The penguin Episode 5 introduces his own version of iconic DC villain and Batman rogue Harley Quinn. When the tension between Oz Cobb, Sofia Falcone and the Falcone and Maroni families culminates in bloodshed, Oz and Sofia come out on top, each on their own. in The penguin At the end of episode 4, Sophia asphyxiates all the Falcons, and in episode 5, Oz kills Sal Maroni’s wife and son, Nadia and Taj. There’s no turning back for anyone involved in this conflict now, so Oz, Sofia and their only allies must keep moving to survive.
Although Matt Reeves The Batman Universe is grounded and gritty, it contains some famous Batman villains such as the Riddler, who executed the terrorist attack that led to Victor Aguilar’s origin story; As well as Catwoman, Margaret Pye aka Magpie, the Penguin, and the Joker. The scene of ​​The Batman and post-credits showed that Batman and the Joker already have a history, although the details about the Joker’s backstory are still unknown, and therefore the existence of Harley Quinn in this universe is also a mystery .
The Penguin Episode 5 makes Julianne Rush the New Harley Queen
Arkham has turned one of its workers into a villain
The penguinFlashbacks to Sofia Falcone’s backstory introduce Arkham State Hospital psychiatric therapist Dr. Julian Rush, who treats Sofia when she is accused of being the “Hangman” serial killer. Julian Rush seems overly fixated on Sofia from the start. Years later , after Sofia kills the Falcone family, Julian Rush reaches out to her and admits that he understands why Sophia has to resort to deadly measures to protect herselfAnd told her that he would also like to feel these “let go” of murder.
Why Julian Rush’s Story Is Better Than Harley Quinn’s Origin
Julian Rush makes the conscious decision to become a villain
Julianne Rush and Harley Quinn are both Arkham psychiatrists who grow obsessed with their respective patients. However, the Joker usually manipulates and mistreats Harley Quinn, and most versions of Harley Quinn’s origin suggest or outright assert that it is Joker’s manipulative tactics that lead Harley to become a villain. Meanwhile, Julian Rush consciously decides to side with Sophia and follow in her footstepswho puts all the blame for the consequences on him.
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Several DC titles have allowed Harley Quinn to move on from her connection with the Joker, and most of the depictions of Harley have started a journey of their own with new goals and even new romantic interests. For example, DC Comics’ Harley has gotten into a romantic relationship with Poison Ivy, and the DCEU’s Harley starred in two movies that didn’t involve the Joker. Julian Rush and Sofia Falcone’s similar dynamic in The penguin Avoid the original problem, because whatever happens between Julian and Sophia will be their own.
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