The death of Carmine Falcone and a post-flood crime wave motivates Oz Cobb to fill the power vacuum left in the criminal underworld of Gotham City, while Falcone's children attempt to keep t... Read allThe death of Carmine Falcone and a post-flood crime wave motivates Oz Cobb to fill the power vacuum left in the criminal underworld of Gotham City, while Falcone's children attempt to keep their family together.The death of Carmine Falcone and a post-flood crime wave motivates Oz Cobb to fill the power vacuum left in the criminal underworld of Gotham City, while Falcone's children attempt to keep their family together.
- Castillo
- (as Berto Colón)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaTwo previous Penguin actors are referenced in shop signs:
- "Burgess Jewelry Design and Repair" is named after Burgess Meredith who played the Penguin in Batman (1966) and its spin-off movies
- "Danny's Roofing Corp" is named after Danny DeVito who played the Penguin in Batman Returns (1992).
- GoofsIt seems unlikely that the massive flood of seawater would be completely drained from Gotham streets in just one week.
- Quotes
Alberto Falcone: You think I could be as good as him? Get his kinda respect?
Oz Cobb: Your father? Sure, boss. If you want. But there are different kinds of power. When I was kid, there was a gangster, real old-school type, Rex Calabrese. He was a big deal. Yeah. At least, in my neighborhood. He helped people. When someone in your family was sick, he'd find you a doctor. Short on rent, front you the cash. Knew everyone's names, too. I don't know how he kept them all in his head, but... He saw you on the street, he'd call out to you, ask how you were. Felt like he meant it, too. When I'm 14 or something, he has a heart attack and dies, still holding his cigar. In my neighborhood, they throw a parade in his honor. A friggin' parade. I mean, it wasn't fancy, but it was the gesture... the show of love... of what he meant. Can you imagine? To be remembered like that? Revered?
Alberto Falcone: What is this? You want me to be like some small-time asshole?
Oz Cobb: Nah, that ain't what...
Alberto Falcone: For what? Would that make it easier for you to take what's mine? Or is this you? What you want?
Oz Cobb: No.
Alberto Falcone: [laughs] Holy shit, it is! This is your dream. It's so sweet, too! And so pathetic. You really think people would make a float of your dumb face and march it down the street chanting your goddamn name? "Oh, oh, Oswald Cobb! Remember him? What a guy!" What a little bitch.
[Oz shoots Alberto and laughs, then realizes what he's done]
Oz Cobb: Aw, fu..!
What really stands out in The Penguin is the sharpness of the dialogue. Every conversation feels charged with tension and meaning, adding layers to the characters and the unfolding drama. The show doesn't shy away from the raw, unfiltered reality of its world, with moments of intensity balanced by more subtle explorations of power and personal vulnerability.
Overall, this first episode sets the stage for what promises to be a modern crime classic. If you enjoy stories about the intricate dynamics of power, loyalty, and betrayal, The Penguin is shaping up to be a must-watch series with depth and drama to keep you hooked.
- lovemichaeljordan
- Sep 19, 2024
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- Release date
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- Filming locations
- 12th Avenue & 134th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(Exterior, night: Oz shoots at kids stealing his rims.)
- Production companies
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- Runtime1 hour 7 minutes
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- Sound mix