The Penguin Season 1 Review
‘The Penguin’ has charismatic performances but also a lot of gangster cliches. The limited –– so far –– series is spun off from ‘The Batman’ and features Colin Farrell as the club owner/criminal fixer with eyes on running his own empire. Launching on HBO and Max with its first episode on September 19th, ‘The Penguin’ marks the first (and so far only) series to continue the story of Matt Reeves’ 2022 superhero movie ‘The Batman.
’ Switching the focus from the suited vigilante played by Robert Pattinson (who the producers have been at length to point out won’t appear in case you were waiting for the hero to flap in and deliver some “kapow” punches to our wannabe kingpin), the story here is told at street level, with the machinations double-crosses of the criminal world at the forefront.
'The Penguin' Miniseries Videos
Miniseries Episodes
1. After Hours
In the wake of Carmine Falcone's death, Oz attempts to legitimize himself among Gotham's criminal underworld.
2. Inside Man
Sofia works to secure her family's strength, while Oz attempts to play both the Falcone and Maroni families to his advantage.
3. Bliss
Hoping to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, Oz and Sofia must first address the skeletons in their closet. Meanwhile, Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old.
4. Cent'anni
Confronting the events that turned her into "The Hangman" – and led to a decade-long fight to survive in Arkham State Hospital – Sofia makes plans for a more hopeful future.
5. Homecoming
With his nascent operation at stake, Oz makes a desperate move to turn the tables. Meanwhile, Sofia strives to build a new legacy for herself.
6. Gold Summit
Despite his enemies' attempts to smoke him out, Oz seeks to expand his reach in the city. Meanwhile, Victor crosses paths with a former adversary.
7. Top Hat
Oz fights to preserve everything he’s built, while Sofia makes a shocking discovery.
8. A Great or Little Thing
Truths are laid bare as Oz Cobb nears the end of his journey and his power struggle with Sofia comes to a head.
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