Warning! Spoilers for The penguin Episode 3 aheadagainst all odds, The penguin Episode 4 sees Oz Cobb betraying Cristian Milioti's DC villain Sofia Falcone, whose fate is left ambiguous. After Carmine Falcone's death in The Batmans third act, Sofia Falcone seemed to have a clear path to becoming Gotham City's top criminal. However, Oz Cobb's murder of Sophia's brother shook Gotham City's criminal hierarchy, and Oz did not account for Sophia's release from Arkham. As a result, Oz found himself forced to work alongside Sofia in order to protect both himself and the possibility of taking over the Falcones and the Maronis' operations.
in The penguin Episode 3, "Bliss", Oz helps Sofia Falcone blackmail Johnny Vitti in order to keep Sofia on top of the Falcone family's operations, and the two put their differences aside. Apparently, Oz played a key role in the aftermath of Sofia Falcone's "Hangman" killing spree, as he provided the information that sent her to Arkham in exchange for power. These revelations show Oz and Sofia in a different light, and the Falcones' lack of interest in Sofia's well-being is revealed. however, Oz doesn't care too much about Sofia, as he betrayed her right after reconciliation.
What happens to Sofia Falcone at the end of The Penguin episode 3?
Oz Cobb leaves Sophia Falcone to die when the Maronis arrive to kill them
Outside the Iceberg Lounge, Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone address their complicated pasts and present their side of the story. Sophia confronts Oz about his role in being sent to Arkham, while Oz admits his guilt but reveals that he does not regret the fruits of his actions. Oz seems to be very sincere with Sofia, and Sofia seems to bend when she sees Oz tear up. However, everything changes when Nadia Maroni arrives. Once Victor Aguilar arrives to save them, Oz immediately hops into his car and orders Victor to leave without Sofia. Then, several gunshots can be heard.
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Sofia Falcone's fate is not clearly revealed in The penguin Episode 3's ending. The gunshots appear to come from a single weapon, suggesting that Nadia Maroni or one of her goons is shooting Sofia as Victor and Oz drive away. Although Sophia is not in full control of the Falcone family at the moment, killing her could be a big step forward for the Maronis, who need a big blow to the Falcones to take the lead in the drug business and are not too keen on Oz and Sophia's influence on the decisions of both families.
Don't worry, there's more of Sofia to come
Sofia Falcone is still essential for the upcoming episodes of The Penguin
Although it is possible that Nadia and her henchman killed Sofia Falcone off-screen at the end of The penguin Episode 3, Sophia's death is unlikely. After all, trailers for The penguin Include footage of Sofia that hasn't appeared on the show yet. The teaser for The penguin Episode 4 attached at the end of episode 3 has a brief glimpse at the moment Sofia and Oz are threatened by Nadia Maroni's men While Victor Aguilar is heading to help them. Sophia's expression suggests that Oz will reveal something about their complicated past that will make her feel betrayed even after he runs away without her.
The penguin Episodes 4-8 will likely show how Sofia only became a hardened criminal after being sent to Arkham for crimes she didn't actually commit.
Regardless of Sophia's fate yet The penguin Episode 3, the teaser for the upcoming episodes of the series reveals that Sophia's past will soon be explored in depth. The teaser suggests that Sofia's infamous "tailing" crimes aren't entirely her fault, as Carmine Falcone is seemingly shown manipulating her and Oz is shown desperately trying to keep her from being captured. The penguin Episodes 4-8 will likely show how Sophia only became a hardened criminal after being sent to Arkham for crimes she didn't actually commit, lending credence to her words to Oz right before Nadia arrived.
How the penguin cliffhanger sets up the rest of the show
Sophia may not be as evil as everyone thinks, but she may be justified in her actions
Killing Sofia Falcone could bring the Maronis more trouble than it's worth. Oz has already manipulated both families just to save himself after killing Alberto Falcone out of spite. If Nadia kills Sofia similar to how Oz killed Alberto - in an alley outside the Iceberg Lounge on top of him - the Falcones could start a full-blown gang war that would risk the entire business and decision of Gotham's criminal underworld. Nadia is smart enough to realize this. yet, The chaotic circumstances surrounding Nadia's arrival mean that no one involved is thinking with a cool head, and the consequences could be disastrous.
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The penguinThe flashbacks of Sofia's backstory suggest that she will be vindicated, if not in the eyes of Gotham, then at least in the eyes of the audience, as her family may have fabricated her hangman persona to use Sofia as a scapegoat. However, Oz's second betrayal now justifies Sophia's cruelty. Oz has just proven that he cannot be trusted, and Sofia no longer has anyone she can reliably work with. Therefore, the only way Sophia can survive and gain control may be to double down on her hangman shyness and rebuild her family's empire with whoever survives her imminent rampage.
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