Why was this man in jail?
The Riddler, also known as Edward Nashton, is a serial killer and domestic terrorist in the 2022 film The Batman. He is a former forensic accountant who seeks to expose corruption within Gotham’s elite and upper class. His vendetta against Gotham puts him in conflict with Bruce Wayne due to his ties to the Wayne Family.
The Riddler’s modus operandi involves leaving clues and puzzles for Batman to solve, hinting at his plans to assassinate corrupt officials, including Mayor Don Mitchell Jr., Pete Savage, Gil Colson, and Carmine Falcone. He uses live streams to reveal hidden secrets of corruption within the Gotham police and mayoral officials, ultimately killing them and leaving Batman to unravel the mysteries.
The Riddler is depicted as a complex and calculating individual, driven by a twisted sense of righteousness. He admires Batman and seeks to enlist his help in exposing corruption, but his methods are brutal and violent. After being arrested and placed in Arkham State Hospital, he becomes disillusioned with Batman’s criticism of his actions and eventually befriends the Joker from separate cells.