Ep 19. A Secret Kept from All the Rest

Kate Kane is the cousin of billionaire Bruce Wayne and she is also an army veteran. After Batman goes missing, Kate decides to pick up his mantle and become Gotham's new protector, Batwoman. In season 1 episode 19, entitled "A Secret Kept from All the Rest," Kate discovers a shocking secret about her family.

Kate is still reeling from the events of the previous episode, where she was forced to team up with her estranged mother, who turned out to be the villainous leader of a deadly underground organization. While Kate managed to defeat her mother, she is left with more questions than answers. As she tries to unravel the mystery behind her mother's involvement in the organization, Kate stumbles upon a secret that has been kept from her for her entire life.

As Batwoman, Kate is investigating a series of break-ins at Wayne Enterprises and begins to suspect that her father, Jacob Kane, might be involved. She enlists the help of Luke Fox, Bruce Wayne's former tech expert, and together they search for evidence to prove her theory. Along the way, they discover a hidden room that contains clues to Kate's past.

The episode also explores the strained relationship between Kate and her stepmother, Catherine Hamilton-Kane. As the CEO of Hamilton Dynamics, Catherine is used to getting what she wants and is not above using her power and influence to get it. Kate suspects that Catherine might be involved in the break-ins at Wayne Enterprises and tries to confront her about it, but Catherine denies any involvement.

Meanwhile, Mary, Kate's step-sister, is struggling with her own issues. After discovering that her biological father is alive and living in Gotham, she is torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire to meet her father. With the help of her friend, Sophie, Mary tries to navigate this delicate situation.

As the episode progresses, Kate begins to unravel the mystery behind her family's hidden secrets. She discovers that her mother had been working undercover for a government agency and was tasked with infiltrating the very organization that she ended up leading. Kate also learns the truth about her father's involvement in the break-ins at Wayne Enterprises and is left reeling by the revelation.

In the end, "A Secret Kept from All the Rest" sets up the season finale with a shocking twist that leaves Kate and her family facing an uncertain future. As Batwoman, Kate must use all of her skills and resources to protect Gotham from the forces that seek to destroy it. With the help of her allies, she will stop at nothing to ensure that justice prevails.