The Penguin Episode 4 Recap & Ending Explained

Warning! This post contains spoilers for The Penguin Episode 4The penguin Episode 4 features a shocking ending as the series kicks into high gear for Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti). As seen in the new Max series with Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb, the penguin managed to form an alliance with Sofia in the episodes released so far. However, it seems as if their partnership has already fallen apart after major revelations related to Sofia’s past and a bold decision made by the daughter of Carmine Falcone.

In episodes of The penguin Until now, Oz Cobb has been trying to claim more power in Gotham’s underworld, with an ambition that is matched only by Sofia Falcone herself. While the two worked together to overthrow the Falcones, Oz’s secret dealings with the Maronis finally catch up to him at the beginning of The penguin Episode 4. Sophia now sees who and what Oz really is as this episode explores not only her past in Arkham, but also her future. With that in mind, here’s our recap of The penguin Episode 4 and its shocking ending explained.

The Penguin Episode 4 Spoilers and Key Story

• The Maronis confront Oz and Sofia outside the Triad Club.

• Sofia learns the truth about Oz killing Alberto, calls Doctor Julien Rush.

• A flashback reveals how Sofia found herself in Arkham 10 years earlier.

• Sofia is confronted by a reporter who draws connections between her mother Isabella’s alleged suicide by hanging and seven women who have been hanged and worked for Carmine Falcone’s businesses.

• Carmine wants Sofia to run the family business.

• Sophia begins to inquire about her mother’s death, and meets with the reporter.

• Sofia remembers key details, confirming Carmine killed Isabella.

• Sofia’s driver (Oz) rats Sofia to Carmine.

• Carmine has Sofia arrested, and the family testifies to his daughter’s mental illness.

• Sophia was sent to Arkham for six months for psychological experiments and evaluation.

• Sophia’s lawsuit is denied, motivating Sophia to kill Magpie. Dr. Julien Rush pleaded not guilty.

• In the present, Julien saves Sofia and brings her to his home.

• Sofia arrives at the Falcones’ family dinner, claiming she is leaving Italy.

• Sophia kills the entire Falcone family with gas, but keeps Johnny and Gia Vitti alive.

Why Sophia killed the Falcones

Claiming revenge for the last 10 years

After being saved by Doctor Julien Rush (who treats her in Arkham), Sophia realizes that she is not the one who is broken at the end of The penguin Episode 4, because she was framed for murders she didn’t commit and made to think she was certified insane for the past 10 years. Returning to the Falcone mansion, Sofia crashes dinner because the rest of the family wants her gone and out of Gotham.. This is why she claims that she intends to leave for Italy to make the whole family at ease.

However, it’s all a sad thing, seeing as Carmine has the family sign affidavits claiming that Sofia suffers from mental illness. The Falcones completely and utterly betrayed her as Sofia involuntarily took the blame for Carmine’s murder.. It is because of her family that Sophia became known as the Hangman, seen as nothing more than a crazed serial killer.

Having been tormented and psychologically tortured for 10 years in Arkham, Sofia wants revenge on the family, especially after they try to push her after her exoneration, rather than asking for forgiveness or trying to reconcile now that Carmine is dead. Having nothing less than the top seat she was always meant to have, Sophia murdering almost the entire Falcone family with gas is pure revenge. It also ensures that she will likely have no more problems taking over the Falcone empire going forward.

Why Sofia keeps Johnny and Gia Vitti alive

Two very different reasons

In Johnny Viti’s case, Sofia keeping him alive is likely strategic. Being an underboss, Johnny will likely be the key to securing all the resources and loyalties Sofia needs to keep the Falcone empire going into the future. After all, Sofia trying to claim the top spot on her own without an established authority to legitimize her leadership would likely be quite challenging.

In the case of Gia Viti, sparing the young girl implies that Sophia is not completely heartless, despite the incredibly dark series of actions in The penguin Episode 4. Taking her to the mansion’s greenhouse, Sophia didn’t want Gia to see all the deaths at such a young age like she did when she found her mother hanged by her father.. Although it is not yet known what will happen to Gaia going forward, it is possible that Sophia will adopt the girl, and she will live with her as she stakes her claim on the Falcon Empire, although she may also try and use her as leverage to compel Johnny’s cooperation.

What will Sofia Falcone do next in The Penguin

Claim the family business for yourself (plus revenge on Penguin)

First and foremost, the bodies and a convincing alibi will have to be created for Sophia to completely get away with her mass family murder. That said, she more than likely has a plan to deal with them. Furthermore, Sofia will also have to find a way to enlist Johnny’s help when it comes to securing her new position with the family business. In any case, IIt’s likely that revenge on Oz will be a big priority for Sofia as well The penguin Keep goingEspecially now that her treacherous family was concerned.

When he learned the truth at the beginning of the episode that Oz was the one who killed Alberto Falcone, There is probably no way that Oz and Sofia will be able to repair their partnership. It’s a miracle it was as far as it was considering what he did to her in the past. Alberto was the only one who remained faithful to Sofia. As such, it’s almost a guarantee that Sofia will be looking to further her revenge in future episodes of The penguin.

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