The Penguin
word of advice ! This Wiley Post contains coddler for The Penguin episode 8The Penguinepisode 8 is the finale of the Modern DC series , feature several Easter bollock and references to the original comics , anterior instalment , The Batman , and possible connections toThe Batman - Part II . By the end of this major close , Oz Cobb ( Colin Farrell ) has last made it to the top as the new swivel pin of Gotham ’s criminal infernal region . Likewise , there are hatful of link and credit to be constitute , including those that very much symbolize Oz ’s rise in power which serves as mirrors to the original Penguin seen on the varlet .
InThe Penguinepisode 8 , Oz Cobb ’s rivalry with Sofia Falcone / Gigante ( Cristin Milioti ) come to an larger-than-life end , one that leave the former drawing card of the Falcone Crime Family back in Arkham while Oz himself lay claim Gotham for himself . Furthermore , this major conflict featured its just share of nods at the DC serial came to a close while setting up the events of Matt Reeves ' upcomingThe Batman - Part II . To that end , here are 10 ofthe biggest Easter eggs and point of reference inThe Penguinepisode 8,the new DC show ’s epical close .
10Gotham Renewal Banner
And More Gotham Graffiti
Having call up the other Gotham gang to help Oz after Salvatore Maroni and Sofia Gigante made their move against the Penguin , the explosion at Crown Point view inThe Penguinepisode 7motivates the gangs to turn back and desolate Victor Aguilar ( Rhenzy Feliz ) , Oz ’s right - paw homo . To that end , several card and graffiti can be seen on the side of the street while Victor tries to convince the gangs to help .
This notably includes a banner for the Gotham Renewal Corporation , the major Gotham store that was used by Carmine Falcone and corrupt city official before The Riddler exposed the truth as seen in 2022’sThe Batman . To that remnant , Riddler ’s question marks can also be seen on the walls amid former cause posters for Don Mitchell Jr. Posters protesting against the police are sport as well with the catchword , " Protect and Abuse ? " , confirming the corrupt nature of the GCPD , and that safe officers like Jim Gordon are presently the exception , rather than the rule .
9Bella Real’s Nameplate
Mayor-Elect of Gotham City
After escaping Sofia and her human being at Monroe ’s and get his female parent to a hospital , Oz Cobb visits Gotham City Hall inThe Penguinepisode 8 . encounter with Councilman Hady to talk over his plan to pin all the recent criminal force on Sofia , Oz briefly looks at the nameplate belonging to none other than Mayor - Elect Bella Reál ( Jayme Lawson ) . With Hady confirming that Reàl intends to go large on an anti - corruption campaign , it makes mother wit that Penguin would be interested in making himself appear as neat as possible ( using Sofia as the perfect scapegoat for his recent criminal offence ) .
8Penguin Forging Connections With Gotham’s Elite
Just Like In The Comics
Having been featured originally inThe Penguin , it ’s worth note that Councilman Hady is a fibre from the original DC Comics who at one detail was Gotham ’s crooked mayor . As such , it does n’t bode well for Gotham that he and Oz have become allies , though it does serve as a coolheaded connection to the comics . After all , the comics ' Penguin has great influence and connections with Gotham ’s elite group , so it ’s very exciting to see Oz start to do the same on - screen .
7Bella Reál In A Sling
Still Recovering from 2022’sThe Batman
As Penguin exits City Hall , Oz does see Mayor - Elect Bella Reál herself verbalise with various aide-de-camp and official on a balcony above . She ’s also notably featured have on a sling , still recover from her recent gunshot wound . This produce sense , seeing as how the result ofThe Penguintake place almost immediately afterThe Batmanwhich ended with Riddler ’s followers scud at Reál while she was on stage at the Gotham Square Gardens ( as was saved by the intervention of Robert Pattinson ’s Batman ) .
With Penguin carry on to gain ground more influence and magnate , it will be interesting to see whether Oz endeavor to ally himself with Bella . That said , it ’s highly doubtful that she ’d ever sour with him give his anti - corruption agenda . Instead , it ’s far more likely that the Penguin might one solar day endeavor to remove Bella Reál from the equation altogether ( perhaps replacing her with someone like Hady who would shape with him ) .
6Goodwin International Airport
Named After Archie Goodwin
intend to leave Gotham for good after killing Oz , Sofia heads for Goodwin International Airport at the goal ofThe Penguinepisode 8 . Goodwin International Airport is the same primary airport of Gotham in the comics , having been named after Archie Goodwin who was a funny playscript writer and editor for both DC and Marvel Comics . Goodwin notably served as editor oniconicBatmantitles such asThe Long Halloween .
5Sofia Burning Carmine’s Watch
Falcone’s Birthday Present
Before arrive at the airdrome , Sofia finds the watch she was going to give her Church Father the dark of his natal day , the same night he had her hold back and finally send in Arkahm State Hospital as was seen inThe Penguinepisode 4 . Having already destroyed her father ’s bequest and destine to give away his conglomerate to whichever gang could give her Oz , Sofia burning the watch along with the Falcone kinsperson picture and house was her ultimate block . Had Oz not derive the upper paw , Sofia would have left Gotham and never calculate back as she started a trade name - new living .
4Selina Kyle’s Catwoman Sends A Letter
Selina is Sofia’s Half-Sister
After Oz gets Bulgarian capital arrested and placed back in Arkham , it ’s revealed that her physician , Julian Rush ostensibly got his job back to remain cheeseparing to her . To that remainder , he ’s establish giving her a letter in a black envelope he severalize Sofia she ’ll want to learn . The alphabetic character itself is confirmed to have fare from Selina Kyle aka Catwoman who first debut inThe Batman(played by Zoë Kravitz ) . Presumably , Selina heard about what happened to Sofia and what she did with Carmine ’s empire , and wanted to reach out to her half - babe .
3Catwoman Theme Plays
Will Sofia Meet Catwoman In The Future?
As Sofia opens and begin to understand Selina ’s letter , Michael Giacchino ’s " Catwoman " theme fromThe Batmanplays in the desktop . While the contents of the letter are not revealed , it stand to cause that Selina and Sofa would have a luck in common study their share hate of Carmine and the fact that he murdered both their mother . WhileThe Batmanconfirmed that Selina Kyle intended to leave Gothamand bulge a new life in the nearby city of Blüdhaven , it ’s quite potential that the two half - sisters could one day contact in the future .
2Penguin’s New Clothes
Umbrella, Tux, and Top Hat
Seen live in a penthouse cortege , Oz is shown at the end ofThe Penguinepisode 8 wearing a tuxedo , pure with a top hat which he places on an umbrella once he have inside . Not only does this connect with his childhood dreams and favorite movie ( confirmed inThe Penguinepisode 7 to be 1935’sTop Hat ) , but it also connect to The Penguin ’s iconic appearance in the original comedian . It ’s a dim-witted yet incredibly effective way to show that Oz Cobb has indeed made it to the top , having in conclusion become the unexampled headpin of Gotham as he always wanted ( though it for sure was n’t without cost ) .
1The Bat Signal Lights Up In Penguin’s Finale
Where Has Batman Been?
The net barb ofThe Penguinepisode of 8 sees Penguin saltation with Eve ( who ’s garment and acts like Oz ’s mother ) . Ironically , the Bat - Signal is shown lighting up in the Gotham night sky just after Eve tells Oz that there ’s nothing else standing in his way . As such , this is more than potential a verbatim vamp for the upcoming event that will be draw in Matt Reeves’The Batman - Part II .
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That being said , it ’s still unsung where Robert Pattinson ’s Batman was during the event ofThe Penguinitself . count all the hurt and violence that has occurred across Gotham thanks to Oz ’s aspiration and rivalries with the Maronis and Falcones / Gigantes , one would recall that The Dark Knight would have intervened long before thing step up as much as they have by the end ofThe Penguin’sfinale . That allege , there are several theories and clues thatBruce Wayne may have gone missing following the event of 2022’sThe Batman , and that his whereabouts will finally be revealed in the coming subsequence .
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produce by Lauren LeFranc , The Penguin is a crime - dramatic play whirl - off telly series of 2022 ’s film The Batman . Set presently after the event of The Batman , Oz Cobb , A.K.A. the Penguin , begins his rise in the Scheol of Gotham City as he contends with the girl of his late boss , Carmine Falcone , for restraint of the crime family ’s empire .
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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.
