The Penguin
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There are still many burning unreciprocated questions that the finale ofThe Penguinneeds to address . Starring Colin Farrell as Oswald " Oz " Cobb , reprising his role from Matt Reeves’The Batmanfrom 2022,The Penguinhas elaborate this darker and coarse-grained DC Elseworlds franchise brilliantly , taking place outside James Gunn and Peter Safran ’s mainstreamDC Universe . While he was boast only as Carmine Falcone ’s lieutenant and the owner of the Iceberg Lounge inThe Batman , The Penguinhas explored Oz Cobb ’s rise to power inGotham City ’s criminal netherworld .
The Penguin’shighly - previse finale , installment 8 , " A Great or Little Thing , " is scheduled to be let go of on November 10 , bringing the acute and dramatic villain - centrical serial to a close beforeMatt reef ' upcomingThe Batman - Part IItakes audiences back to Gotham in October 2026.Even though there ’s only one episode left to release , there are still some huge questions thatThe Penguinneeds to address . Whether look into the yesteryear or the future tense of Gotham City , The Penguin’sfinal episodecould include some incredible and unexpected revealing .
10Will Sofia Gigante Kill Oz Cobb’s Mother?
Sofia Questioned Francis Cobb In The Penguin Episode 7
Sofia Gigante , portrayed expertly by Cristin Milioti , study about the existence of Oz Cobb ’s female parent , Deirdre O’Connell ’s Francis Cobb , inThe Penguinepisode 6 , " Gold Summit , " and she speedily used this cognition to her advantage . Oz had previously informed Sofia that his mother had passed by in an effort to keep his last survive family member safe . Bulgarian capital abducted Francis and questioned her in episode 7 , " Top Hat , " however , and her fate has been allow uncertain following Sofia ’s car - bomb attackon the Penguin ’s Modern base of operations .
The Penguin episode 1 reveals new differences between Colin Farrell ’s Oz Cobb and DC Comics ' iconic Batman scoundrel , especially in his origin fib .
Sofia has a blood feud against Oz , as the latter polish off the former ’s blood brother , Alberto , inThe Penguin’spremiere . This mean it ’s well imaginable that Francis Cobb ’s brain could be on the chopping block , with killing her being the easiest way for Sofia to get retaliation . However , The Penguinhas also proven that Sofia has a easygoing and vulnerable side , which prevailed prior to her falseincarceration in Arkham Asylum . This softer edge could prevent Sofia from toss off Oz ’s ailing mother in cold blood .
9Who Is Doctor Rush Really?
Theo Rossi Plays Dr. Julian Rush In The Penguin
Theo Rossi debuted inThe Penguinepisode 2 , " Inside Man , " asDr . Julian Rush , Sofia Gigante ’s ( then Falcone ) therapist from Arkham Asylum . Rush formed a close bond with Sofia during her stay in Arkham , even foster amorous feelings for the troubled captive , which meant she received preferential handling from him , and he continue to treat her following her sack . InThe Penguinepisode 5 , " Homecoming , " Serdica forms a new crime home with Rush at her side , but the inquiry remain regarding whom this unusual side - character really is .
Comic book series fans may recognise Theo Rossi from Marvel Television’sLuke Cageseries on Netflix , in which he portray Hernan " Shades " Alvarez .
Dr. Julian Rush is an original character created specifically forThe Penguin , with no DC Comics counterpart , but he shares similarity with a number of villains from the comics . Most notably , he shares a name with Green Arrow villain surge , though he has also drawn comparisons to the like of psychologist and scientist Hugo Strange , professor of psychology Dr. Jonathan Crane , a.k.a . Scarecrow , and even Arkham psychologist - turned - supervillainDr . Harleen Quinzel , a.k.a . Harley Quinn . The Penguin’sfinale could reveal Rush ’s true nature .
Created by Lauren LeFranc, The Penguin is a crime-drama spin-off television series of 2022’s film The Batman. Set shortly after the events of The Batman, Oz Cobb, A.K.A. the Penguin, begins his rise in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the daughter of his late boss, Carmine Falcone, for control of the crime family’s empire.
8Will Victor Aguilar Survive?
Victor Aguilar Is Oz Cobb’s Most Trusted Employee In The Penguin
Rhenzy Feliz ’s Victor Aguilar is one of the most interesting character introduced inThe Penguin . Like Rush , Victor is an original fibre inThe Penguin , though his story seems to have taken brainchild from that ofJason Todd , a.k.a . DC Comics ' second Robin . After being fascinate trying to peel the brim from Oz Cobb ’s gondola , Victor has since become Oz ’s most trusted friend , despite his genial anguish about enter the felonious underworld of Gotham City . Despite his sometimes - flagitious actions , Victor is an ingenuous soul , so it would be impactful for him to pass away inThe Penguin’sfinale .
Victor was abducted alongside Francis Cobb inThe Penguinepisode 6 , and while he did n’t seem in instalment 7 , trailers forThe Penguin’supcoming finale have confirmed that Sofia Gigante has n’t yet killed him . Victor ’s death would be enormously emotional , particularly since this would abruptly terminate his inbound battle for ethical motive . It would perhaps be more substantial to haveVictor Aguilar survive the seriesand become a more prevalent presence in the Penguin ’s story as a criminal mastermind run low forward , but only time will tell .
7What Will Happen To Gia Viti?
Gia Viti Could Be Sofia Gigante’s Worst Enemy
At the ending ofThe Penguinepisode 4 , " Cent’Anni , " which was primarily a flashback sequence toSofia Gigante ’s time in Arkham Asylum , hearing saw Sofia vote out almost every fellow member of the Falcone crime family in their sleep . She allow for only Johnny Viti , her cousin , and his new daughter , Gia , awake , hoping to use the former and dispense with the latter . While Johnny Viti later received a bullet to the head , Gia Viti could pose more of a trouble for Sofia inThe Penguin’sfinale , as Sofia learned that Gia intend to get together with the Gotham City Police Department .
The Penguin installment 7 shows how a DC baddie inherits Batman ’s first nickname , which he abandon at the end of Matt Reeves ' The Batman .
Sofia failed to realize that , by preserve Gia Viti but wiping out the rest of her house , this would have the young child some serious injury and emotional hurt . Seeing the pain in the ass she ’d caused Gia caused Sofia to consider taking a peck with Oz Cobb , let go his mother in exchange for his steal drug operation , but it seems she chose another path . The Penguin’sfinale may see a more harden Sofia finish what she initiate , perhaps kill Gia herself , or , indeed , Gia could cooperate with the policeand have Sofia re - incarcerate in Arkham .
6Does Sofia Know About Her Relation To Catwoman?
Selina Kyle Is Also The Daughter Of Carmine Falcone In Matt Reeves' Franchise
The Batmannot only debuted Robert Pattinson as Bruce Wayne ’s Batman , but also introducedZoë Kravitz as Selina Kyle , a.k.a . Catwoman . In a diversion from Catwoman ’s distinctive DC origin story , The Batmanrevealed that she is the daughter of Carmine Falcone , as her mother had worked at the Iceberg Lounge before becoming one of Carmine ’s victim as the Hangman . While Selina Kyle never had a incontrovertible relationship with her father , this transmissible connection could be research further inThe Penguin , as Sofia Gigante is Catwoman ’s half - sis .
Notable Catwoman Actor
Debut Movie
Year
Lee Meriwether
Batman
1966
Michelle Pfeiffer
Batman paying back
1992
Halle Berry
Catwoman
2004
Anne Hathaway
The Dark Knight rise
2012
Zoë Kravitz
The Batman
2022
Sofia Gigante killed off her entire familyinThe Penguin , except for Gia Viti , but she also has a sister in Selina Kyle . It seems she is n’t aware of her familial connection to Catwoman , but learning about this sisterhood could badly alter her motivations in the series and in the franchise ’s future . It ’s very potential Carmine Falcone has fathered many children over the years , as he had a long twine of affairs with employees of the Iceberg Lounge that often culminate in their murders . This intend Sofia ’s family could be far greater than she realizes .
5Will Francis Find Out About Her Sons' Deaths?
The Penguin Episode 7 Revealed That Oz Cobb Killed His Brothers
Thedeaths of Oz Cobb ’s two brothershad been bug throughoutThe Penguin , but instalment 7 confirmed that this account is actually much darker than first suspected . Jealous of his female parent ’s affection for his brothers , the youngOz trapped his vernal and older sib in a sewer burrow during a plot of fell and essay , leaving them there to fail a ho-hum and terrifying dying . Shockingly , he felt no remorse over this horrid human action , and in fact delight in the newfound attention he received from his mother , despite her desperation at her son going omit .
Young Oz Cobb is play by Ryder Allen , while the younger interpretation of his female parent is played by Emily Meade . Oz ’s brother , Jack and Benny , are played by Owen Asztalos and Nico Tirozzi , respectively .
It seems that Oz never revealed the true statement about his comrade ' deaths to his mother , who has been reliving the red ink of her Logos because of her ever - developing dementia . If Sofia Gigante somehow chance upon this information inThe Penguin’sfinale , it ’s very possible that she could reveal the accuracy to Francis , and this could be the thing that soften the Penguin ’s ailing female parent . This would make for an improbably emotional storyline inThe Penguin’sfinale , which could eliminate the one thing forcing Oz Cobb to retain his mankind .
4Will Oz Cobb Truly Become The Penguin?
The Penguin Has Been Exploring Oz Cobb’s Rise To Power
If his female parent foregather her demise inThe Penguin’sfinale , Oz Cobb may completely fall back his more human , vulnerable qualities , which could set his full transformation into the Penguin . Oz has been loth to embrace the title of the Penguin given to him by other criminals in Gotham City , butThe Penguin’sfinale could complete this evolution , go under him up as a significant scourge in the succeeding ofThe Batman’suniverse . ThePenguin is one of Batman ’s most famed and long - go villainsin DC Comics , so it would be great to see this shift nail .
The Penguin exchange Oswald Cobblepot ’s name to Oz Cobb , which may suggest at a private joining to The Batman - Part II ’s possible chief villains .
It sense somewhat far - fetched to imagineColin Farrell ’s version of the Penguindonning the suit , top lid and monocle that his DC Comics vis-a-vis has become synonymous with . Farrell ’s Oz Cobb is a humiliated - class , valet de chambre of the people , though he has been see to get suited and booted on occasion , in particular during his debut inThe Batman . Whether he becomes the " Gentlemen of Crime " or not , it would be wondrous to see Oz Cobb fully embrace his identity as the Penguin in the upcoming series finale .
3Will Other Batman Villains Appear In The Finale?
Many Batman Villains Operate In Gotham City
The Penguin is only one baddie featured in Batman ’s rapscallion gallery from DC Comics , and bothThe BatmanandThe Penguinhave usher in and teased several others . It ’s very possible thatThe Penguin’sfinale could expose even more criminal originator and supervillains residing in Gotham City , perhaps set up a expectant plot line forThe Batman - Part II . The most democratic theory suggest that theCourt of Owls , a unavowed organization of Gotham ’s elite and wealthy , could play a role in the enfranchisement ’s hereafter , so it would be not bad to see this group inThe Penguin’s close .
2022’sThe Batmanfeatured Paul Dano ’s Riddler as its main antagonist .
Matt Reeves has antecedently suggest that he ’d want to introduce the likes of Clayface , Professor Pyg , Scarecrow , Mr. Freeze , Hush , Calendar Man and more asvillains inThe Batman’sfranchise . While it seems unconvincing that all these villain will have major role inThe Penguin’sfinale , given the fact that this will focalize on wrapping up and evolving Oz Cobb ’s level , these antagonists could be teased or even make brief appearances . It would be great for these villains to cameo , flourish the universe two years beforeThe Batman - Part IIhits theaters .
2Where Is Batman?
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Hasn’t Yet Appeared In The Penguin
One of the most relentless mysteries throughoutThe Penguinhas been the whereabouts of Bruce Wayne ’s Batman . Robert Pattinson ’s Dark Knightbattled the Riddler inThe Batmanand helped the residents of Gotham after the seawall was destroyed and the city was oversupply . The Batmanended with the Caped Crusader carry on his supportive efforts and vowing to carry on protecting the city , but he has been absent throughoutThe Penguin , despite the actions of Oz Cobb and Sofia Gigante not exactly being wholly out of the public eye .
Notable Batman Actor
Adam West
Michael Keaton
1989
Val Kilmer
Batman Forever
1995
George Clooney
Batman & Robin
1997
Christian Bale
Batman Begins
2005
Ben Affleck
Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice
2016
Robert Pattinson
There has been a great tidy sum of speculation that Robert Pattinson will make a cameo appearance inThe Penguin’sfinale , particularly after Sofia Gigante ’s railway car - bomb blew a hollow in a Gotham City street . The Penguin ’s hole-and-corner drug operation also used the same system of tunnel that could connect toBruce Wayne ’s Batcave , which is in an undercover system beneath Wayne Tower . Batman ’s visual aspect inThe Penguinwould help to establish continuity between the picture and the spinoff series , and could help to set upThe Batman - Part IIperfectly .
1How Will The Penguin Set Up The Batman - Part II’s Story?
The Penguin’s Finale Could Lead Directly Into The Batman - Part II
Scheduled to be release on October 2 , 2026,The Batman - Part IIis expected to play along on like a shot from the issue ofThe Penguin . It ’s currently unclear how the series finale will set up the effect of the forthcoming movie continuation , however , so episode 8 can answer these motion . Perhaps Oz Cobb will be ground as the primaryantagonist ofThe Batman - Part II , or Sofia Gigante ’s own influence could expand or else , nominate more human threats a danger to Batman in the continuation .
An update has revealed that two of the best possible baddie for The Batman - Part II are unlikely to show up , though a third major foe may arise .
The Penguinseems to have explored a self - contained tale focalize only on the nefarious Oz Cobb and his own rise to power , though he could unearth a greater conspiracy in Gotham City . This supports hypothesis that theCourt of Owls will be featured inThe Batman - Part II , which would tee up a storyline focalize on corruption and governmental influence in Gotham City for the sequel . The finale ofThe Penguincould commute the shape ofThe Batman’suniverse significantly , set up the sequel for a much gloomy story .
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Created by Lauren LeFranc , The Penguin is a criminal offence - dramatic event spin - off TV series of 2022 ’s film The Batman . place shortly after the event of The Batman , Oz Cobb , A.K.A. the Penguin , start his ascent in the underworld of Gotham City as he contends with the girl of his late boss , Carmine Falcone , for ascendence of the crime family ’s empire .
