DC's The Penguin (Colin Farrell)

[Osprey]

I enjoyed Episode 3. Not much plot development, but a lot of character development. Oz is turning into a father figure for Vic... the scary, abusive father that he never had. It warms the heart.

Farrell is gonna win an Emmy for this... if it can be proven that it's actually him under there.

Spoiler

Sofia: "I don't know how to trust you."
Oz: "How 'bout I keep showing you how?"

One minute later...

Vic: "What about Sofia?"
Oz: "Leave her!"

 

[Raekwon]

absolutely fantastic show.
Victor backstory was great.
What needs to be said about Farrell guy is killing it

 

[AtlantaWhaler]

Is this at all comparable to the Gotham series that was on FOX? I loved that show.

 

[Hivemind]

Felt episode 3 was the weakest so far. I just don't care about Vic, so an episode focused on his backstory really didn't spark my interest.

 

[Neil Racki]

7/10 range on my range-o-meter

 

[Osprey]

Felt episode 3 was the weakest so far. I just don't care about Vic, so an episode focused on his backstory really didn't spark my interest.

I had those thoughts while watching it, too, but appreciated by the end why they showed those scenes. I didn't care about Vic before, either, but I warmed up to him this episode as I saw what he lost and gave up. It also helped establish his motivations for working for Oz. It's not just that he has nowhere else to go and it's better than stealing hub caps for a living. He seems to crave the mentorship. It seems like how you mentor a kid to keep him off of the street, except that Oz isn't exactly the best mentor or step up from a gang.

I'd agree that it wasn't quite as strong as the first two episodes, but I still found it very enjoyable. Superb writing and acting go a long way.

 

[Raekwon]

Is this at all comparable to the Gotham series that was on FOX? I loved that show.

Way different tone and style. But well worth the watch

 

[Rodgerwilco]

Is this at all comparable to the Gotham series that was on FOX? I loved that show.

Like Raekwon said, it's definitely a different style, but not in a bad way.

The Penguin is almost like Sopranos meets Batman. Definitely a mob-show so far set in Gotham. It picks up where Matt Reeves' 2022 The Batman leaves off, so it's got that sort of style and exists in that timeline.

 

[StreetHawk]

Like Raekwon said, it's definitely a different style, but not in a bad way.

The Penguin is almost like Sopranos meets Batman. Definitely a mob-show so far set in Gotham. It picks up where Matt Reeves' 2022 The Batman leaves off, so it's got that sort of style and exists in that timeline.

I would agree. Shows Penguin in a gritter light than how he is normally portrayed in the comics. A lot more street. But, ties into the movie character.

 

[Felidae]

I actually thought episode 3 was the best one yet. Really made me feel for Vic, and they've already done such a good job fleshing out The Penguin's character.

 

[Rodgerwilco]

On a hardcore Batman kick right now thanks to this show. I restarted Gotham so I can get my fix in between episodes of The Penguin.

I just gotta say, goddamn Robin Lord Taylor is amazing in the role as The Penguin.

 

[Osprey]

I guess that one good backstory deserves another.

Spoiler

I was a little disappointed that she was actually innocent and not a mass murderer, but she became one, anyways, so it worked out in the end. She's now sympathetic in addition to being ruthless. It was also good to see exactly how Oz "betrayed" her.

Like the last episode, I think that this one was important for fleshing out a character's past and motivations. Hopefully, we're done with the flashbacks, though, and things will now move forward and ramp up. It's hard to believe that we're already at the halfway point.

 

[Ol' Jase]

I guess that one good backstory deserves another.

Spoiler

I was a little disappointed that she was actually innocent and not a mass murderer, but she became one, anyways, so it worked out in the end. She's now sympathetic in addition to being ruthless. It was also good to see exactly how Oz "betrayed" her.

Like the last episode, I think that this one was important for fleshing out a character's past and motivations. Hopefully, we're done with the flashbacks, though, and things will now move forward and ramp up. It's hard to believe that we're already at the halfway point.

Oz’s backstory is likely going to be an episode, I would think.

Another amazing episode. This show just delivers at every turn.

 

[Blender]

Another great episode. The show is really good so far.

 

[Felidae]

Most of the time i forget this is a batman show tbh, and that's a good thing imo.

 

[Neil Racki]

Ep 4 was great

 

[SirPaste]

this show rules

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

This show is gonna be an award show behemoth

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Episode 4 was the best one yet. Top notch writing

 

[ManwithNoIdentity]

I can’t believe this is the same actress that played the mother in himym

 

[HanSolo]

I can’t believe this is the same actress that played the mother in himym

Cristin Milioti is underrated.

 

[Osprey]

That last half hour of Episode 5 was something else. Wow.

BTW, I read this yesterday. Not surprising at all, but good to hear.

‘The Penguin’ Viewership Is Doing Something Rather Stunning For HBO

The Penguin is obviously a big hit for Max under its still-existing HBO banner, and the service keeps proudly reporting viewership for good reason.

www.forbes.com

 

[Blender]

The show is a certified banger.

 

[PeteWorrell]

I can’t believe this is the same actress that played the mother in himym

It's criminal how underutilized she was on the show. She was great with the limited screen time she got.

Whoever cast her on this show knew that there was more to her.

 

[trojansoilers]

It's criminal how underutilized she was on the show. She was great with the limited screen time she got.

Whoever cast her on this show knew that there was more to her.

I remember when she guest starred on 30 Rock as this fake ditzy blonde, I thought she'd make a decent Harley Quinn.
Turns out she could go way darker and crazier than that.