The first episode of HBO The penguin has already greatly expanded the universe of Matt Reeves’ Gotham City, filling in some of the details that were blurred by the original film. reeves The Batman Provided one of the most starkly realistic and down-to-earth versions of the Batman mythos yet – a low-tech, crime-ridden city that feels lived in and genuinely dangerous. The spin-off series focusing on Collin Farrell’s Oz Cobb Continued to build the world, forever changing The Batman.
took place only a week after the tumultuous ending of The Batman, The Penguin Centers on Oswald Cobb’s journey to take his place amid the swirling power vacuum in Gotham’s criminal underworld following the death of mob boss Carmine Falcone. During his escapades in the first episode, The series surreptitiously reveals some key details surrounding the history and current events of Gotham City In the wake of the Riddler’s terrorist attack. Through the point of view of Oz, a lot is unveiled about how the universe of The Batman operates.
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The Batman now has a new nickname
Batman seems to have a long way to go in the public eye
A great subject of The Batman Is the Caped Crusader slowly turning from a symbol of vengeance to be feared by ordinary criminals to a bright beacon of hope that shines for his law-abiding citizens to follow. This is exemplified in the final scene in which Batman leads the relief effort for the victims of the bomb attacks, literally lighting the way forward with a brilliant way flare. Despite the turning of his new page, it seems Batman still has a lot of negative publicity to work against in the Gotham public eye.
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The only time Batman is mentioned is in episode 1 of The penguin Is there a short news report that we catch a piece of, what refers to the Dark Knight as “The Batman vigilante.” The emphasis on Batman’s status as an actor not bound by the common laws of the people brings with it a negative connotation, although the reporter gives credit to Batman’s actions in the relief effort. It remains to be seen if this nickname will stick around in the future as Batman’s PR improves.
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Carmine Falcone has more kids than just Catwoman
Catwoman is far from Carmine’s only child
in the batman, It is revealed that Selina Kyle, aka the Burglar Catwoman, is actually the illegitimate daughter of mob kingpin Carmine Falcone and waitress Maria Kyle. Although Carmine never knew of Selina’s existenceThe young girl who would grow up to become Catwoman blamed her father for his lack of presence in her and her mother’s lives.
This must have been made more painful by the fact that Carmine apparently has two legitimate children, Sofia and Alberto. Alberto gets a shockingly short amount of screen time, depicted as a drug addict struggling with an affinity for Gotham’s signature street drug, referred to as drops.
After insulting Oz, he catches some bullets for his trouble, making him a short-lived successor to his father. Meanwhile, his sister Sofia Falcone, released from Arkham Asylum, took a place back at the head of Falcone family operations. Just like in the comics, Sophia Falcone’s backstory is explained to be a serial killer, institutionalized for years due to her murderous rampage.
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Gotham is broken, but the elite remain rich and prosperous
The inequality gap is alive and well in Gotham
One thing The penguin Has been done quite effectively is showing the extreme gap in disparity between Gotham’s elite higher disgust and its poorest residents. The same newscast at the beginning recaps the destruction caused by the Riddler’s sea wave bombs, causing water from Gotham’s bay to enter the local exile.
It seems the wealthiest neighborhoods were largely spared the damage. Sure enough, the Falcones’ manor and the upper-crust community it’s nestled within seem quite pristine when Oz and Vic come to visit.
Meanwhile, The destruction caused by the Riddler is quite clear during Oz and Vic’s many escapades Over Gotham’s poor areas. Oz doesn’t mind opening fire on petty criminals in the streets, and the surrounding environment of such areas looks like it has been hit by a hurricane. Vic even has a personal stake in the destruction, having lost his home (and possibly family) to the raging flood waters.
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Arkham can make its prisoners more dangerous
Matt Reeves’ Arkham is just as brutal as any interpretation
In most Batman stories, Arkham Asylum has far from a great track record when it comes to the effective rehabilitation of the supervillains interned there. It seems that the emergency psychiatric facility has no better reputation in Matt Reeves’ the batman, Which almost featured a deleted scene showcasing the Joker’s cell there. while torturing Oz, Sofia must deal with her own abusive treatment at the hands of Arkham’s staffSomething she had to endure for years before being released.
Sophia remembers how she was “Stretched out naked“Every dayDehumanized and made to feel like more of an object than a person. It seems like this sort of “rehabilitation” isn’t very effective in curbing Sophia’s homicidal tendencies. If anything, she is just as wild as ever, eating like a hungry animal and mercilessly gunning down the true carjacker of the night of Alberto’s murder.
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Carmine Falcone knew that Penguin was disloyal
Oz wasn’t as sneaky as he thought
Go in the penguin, It seems like though Oz has already established quite a reputation for himself among Gotham’s criminal underbelly Like a smart opportunist. This shines through in essentially every interaction he has with the leadership of the Falcons, who seem tired of his antics the moment he walks through the door. However, it was Oz’s blatant theft of Carmine that may have contributed to the Falcons’ less-than-favorable perception of him.
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Alberto reveals that Oz was “Skimming off the top“ Of what was meant to be Carmine’s profits, something Carmine himself was aware of. Although Alberto is not too upset about this, recognizing that Oz is not too greedy and was at least smart about his criminal embezzlement, he calls Oz out for his ultimate disloyalty. This comes as a shock to Oz, who seems to have thought he was much more sneaky about his theft than he actually was.
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The Riddler’s Gang are still active
Edward Nygma’s influence seems to persist after his arrest
in the batman, Paul Dano’s The Riddler is the primary antagonist, despite the fact that he is captured relatively early. Even from a cell in Arkham Asylum, the plans Edward Nygma set in motion persist, with his bombs finally going off in the film’s climax to cause widespread panic. His actions may have been thanks to the loyalty and dedication of his dangerous cult of terrorists. One week later, the gang seems to be quite an active presence throughout Gotham City.
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Wearing one of the group’s signature winterized combat masks modeled after the Riddler’s own, A member of the gang raises awareness for their goals on the subwayAsking readers to scan a QR code to see “The true face of Gotham.” While Oz tells him to lose without any trouble, it seems that the presence of the cult is accepted terribly among the average citizens of Gotham. After all, the terrorist organization can actively recruit in public places like the subway.
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The Penguin worked for the Maronis in the past
Oz is something of a turcoat
Oz’s theft of Falcone’s earnings isn’t the only thing that may have contributed to his taint in the Gotham organized crime scene. at one time, The penguin goes to Blackgate Penitentiary to visit the imprisoned former don, Salvatore Maroni. The Falcone’s rival family in Gotham, the Marnois are somehow removed from the equation, with Sal imprisoned, thanks to some collusion from Oz.
During their conversation, Sal mentions how the penguin once worked for the MaronisHe finally betrayed them when he allowed a massive sting to crash their drug operation, which he was put in charge of. Whether this collusion was with the Feds or the Falcons remains unclear, but either way, Oz seems to have a penchant for betrayal when it suits him. The Falcones may be aware of Oz’s previous lapses in loyalty, which may contribute to their low opinion of him.
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Batman’s fight is bigger than we realized
It’s no wonder Bruce Wayne is looking to wage a one-man war on crime
If there is one thing The Batman Did well, it was establishing just how crime-ridden Matt Reeves’ incarnation of Gotham is. From thieves like Catwoman to dangerous figures like the Riddler and multiple long-standing mafia families, Gotham seems to have no end of dangerous criminals to watch out for. It’s no wonder Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne has taken it upon himself to don the cape and cape in hopes of putting a dent in Gotham’s crime statistics.
The penguin Reveals even more dangerous criminal elements Still to be unexplored, with one of Oz’s men being attacked. There are so many dangerous criminals in Gotham that his fellow men aren’t even sure who the perpetrators might be, with names like the Odessa Gang and the Burnley Town Boys being floated as possibilities. It seems like though The penguin has wasted no time in establishing some possible villain candidates for The Batman 2.
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The penguin is more of an outsider
Oz has little love in Gotham’s criminal underworld
The penguin It is quickly established that, for the Falcone crime syndicate, working with Oz Cobb is a necessary evil that they do not enjoy. While the penguin inevitably makes the family money, his ego, opportunism and ultimate disloyalty combine with his “acquired taste” of a personality to make a disappointed difficult collaborator.
The series seems to imply that, as in the comics, the Penguin has always been something of an outsider. In the secret home of Oz’s mother, Vic notices childhood pictures depicting a young Oz already in a leg brace, implying that his club foot is something he has to live with for the rest of his life.
With no direct relation to anyone in the criminal underworld other than his immediate usefulness, The penguin is undoubtedly an outsider looking in.
In a business like the mafia oriented towards the statement, the disability probably made Oz an outsider, not to mention his possible family history of lost fortune if the comics are any precedent. With no direct relation to anyone in the criminal underworld other than his immediate usefulness, The penguin is undoubtedly an outsider looking in.
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