The DC Studios logo is set in a rainy Gotham alley
Story
Following the events of The Batman (2022), Oz Cobb, aka the Penguin, is playing a game to take over the criminal underworld of Gotham. Aside from a bat signal in the final shot of the season finale, we never got our Robert Pattinson cameo in “The Penguin.” In this short video, IMDb attempts to answer: Where the hell was Batman? Colin Farrell fought hard to get his version of the Penguin in The Batman (2022), but he didn’t succeed. For his own series, however, the character is portrayed as a casual tobacco user who prefers cigars. An umbrella falls and the logo changes to the Warner Bros.
Featured in Graham Norton and more: Lady Gaga/Demi Moore/Colin Farrell/Richard Ayoade/Jack Savoretti (2024)
logo. HBO’s new show The Penguin, a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman (2022), is a thrilling dive into the criminal underworld of Gotham City. Led by Colin Farrell as the titular character Oswald Cobblepot, aka The Penguin, the series expands on the gritty, gritty tone set by the film, offering fans a fresh yet familiar take on the Batman universe. Unlike most superhero content, The Penguin focuses on the darker, more human elements of Gotham’s criminals, moving away from the caped crusader to highlight the rise of one of Batman’s most notorious foes. Set immediately after the events of The Batman, the series explores Penguin’s journey to fill the power vacuum left in Gotham’s criminal empire.
Colin Farrell’s portrayal of the Penguin is nothing short of remarkable
With Carmine Falcone dead and Gotham’s infrastructure in chaos, Penguin seizes the opportunity to rise to the top, determined to take control of the city’s crime syndicates. The primary focus is his transformation from underling to master criminal, giving The Penguin the feel of a mob drama that feels more like The Sopranos than a traditional superhero show. The show cleverly avoids relying too heavily on Batman’s shadow, allowing Penguin to truly shine as the lead. Without the overbearing presence of Gotham’s protector, it creates a new and interesting dynamic where Oswald can operate freely in a morally ambiguous space. This narrative shift feels fresh for the genre, adding depth to Gotham’s criminal underworld without being too focused on the superhero show.
Farrell brings layers to the character that transcend the stereotypical villain depiction
Farrell, physically unrecognizable in his prosthetic makeup, completely inhabits the character with a subtle performance that balances the mob boss’ brutality with the insecurities and ambitions that drive him. The Penguin is no longer just a caricature of a deformed umbrella-wielding villain; instead, he’s portrayed as a ruthless, calculating player in Gotham’s criminal hierarchy, making him both terrifying and oddly likable. His Oswald Cobblepot is quick-witted, manipulative, and ready to break bones, but he’s also a man driven by a deep-seated inferiority complex and a desire for respect. Watching him navigate the treacherous waters of Gotham’s criminal underworld is compelling, and provides a character-based approach that makes The Penguin a fascinating character study. Gritty Atmosphere and Tone In terms of atmosphere, The Penguin maintains the same gritty, rainy aesthetic that fans loved in The Batman.
The tone of the show is dark, violent, and suspenseful, reminiscent of neo-noir crime thrillers
The dark, crime-ridden streets of Gotham are beautifully shot, with an emphasis on realism over comic book extravagance. Every scene is steeped in the doom and gloom of Gotham, and danger seems to lurk in every shadow. The production design is top-notch, with sets that feel like a natural extension of Reeves’ Gotham City.
Leave A Comment