I like this thing they've done, where the closer the villains edge to true "villain" status (gimmicks, weird tech, strange powers, unstable personalities) the greater their impact is on the show and the city. Nice progression.
My only issue with Bruce going out in the mask this early is that Alfred (especially this Alfred) would be absolutely against it this soon. A couple of boxing lessons does not make a 120 lb kid able to fight crime. I realize they need to get Bruce doing more to keep people interested in the show and not have him just doing passive detective work every episode, but it just seems so wrong to do this so early.
Man, I already love Scarecrow. And this will really turn weird but as I said before, I am here for the crazy ride. And boy, this will definitly be a crazy ride.