The Penguin

2024 - 11 - 12

Will The Penguin Soar Again? Season 2 Buzz Is in the Air!

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As 'The Penguin' delivers a thrilling season finale, fans are left buzzing about a possible Season 2. What's next for our favorite Gotham villain?

It seems the world is still obsessed with all things Gotham, and HBO's latest hit series "The Penguin" has reached new heights with its gripping storytelling. After concluding its miniseries run, fans are now frothing at the mouth for more, particularly following the dark and mesmerizing season finale that left viewers both astonished and craving for more. The finale struck home with an impressive 2.1 million viewers tuning in, making it a triumphant conclusion that solidified its position as one of the best comic book-inspired series out there. The blend of mobster thriller elements and character depth truly had people glued to their screens.

In the thrilling finale, the character Oz Cobb—played masterfully by Colin Farrell—takes a significant, dark turn after killing Victor Aguilar, a nod to the infamous Selina Kyle, aka Catwoman. This intense moment left many wondering if the arc truly paints Oz as irredeemable or if there is a hidden layer yet to be explored. Matt Reeves, the director behind "The Batman," hinted at potential new directions for Oz Cobb, igniting speculation about whether there will be a second season or if these developments will impact future films. As Colin Farrell himself expressed excitement about possibly returning, the desire for "The Penguin" Season 2 couldn’t be stronger!

But what do the critics have to say? With rave reviews pouring in for both the wrap-up and the overall series, praise for the show’s writing—especially by Lauren LeFranc—has been nothing short of glowing. The series expertly melds humor, heart, and horror, pushing the envelope on what we expect from comic book adaptations. Viewers are left with not just a sense of closure but an eagerness to see how these characters will evolve—or devolve—in the gritty world of Gotham.

In looking ahead, fans speculate on how the series could dovetail with "The Batman Part II," ensuring their favorite characters remain at the forefront of the narrative. While Season 1 echoes a brilliant finale, it also sets the stage for potential battlegrounds that could arise in the sequel. Did you know that Colin Farrell turned into a total method actor for his role? He even got a little cut up during those intense filming sequences! Stay tuned, Gotham enthusiasts! The echoes of crime in the shadows of the city may just be getting started!

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Will 'The Penguin' Get A Season 2? There's New Information Post ... (Forbes)

The show is an all-time great comic book series (and honestly, mob/crime series in general), but it was always designed as a miniseries. However.

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'The Penguin' Season Finale Goes As Dark As Dark Gets (Forbes)

As easily one of the best comic book-based series of all time, viewers were wondering if The Penguin would stick the landing in its season finale.

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'The Penguin' Finale Scores Series High 2.1 Million Viewers (Variety)

"The Penguin" continued its streak of viewership growth the finale episode on Sunday night.

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The Penguin's Ending Uses Vic to Turn Oz Into a Fully Unforgivable ... (menshealth.com)

'The Penguin' finale features Oz killing Victor Aguilar, a reference to Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and sets lots of things up for The Batman Part II.

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The Penguin Series Finale Review - Great Ending To A Great Series (LRM Online)

I can report that The Penguin and main writer Lauren LeFranc nailed the landing with this one. We start the show with a feeling of weird empathy towards Oz, but ...

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'The Penguin' U.S. Viewership Up 10% For Finale, Reaching ... (Deadline)

Besides Farrell, the series stars Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Theo Rossi, Michael Kelly, Clancy Brown and Shohreh Aghdashloo. Read More About: HBO · The ...

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Matt Reeves on Whether 'The Penguin' Will Return and How It ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Will there be a The Pengiun season 2 after that finale? 'The Batman' director on the HBO hit and the future of Oz Cobb and Sofia, plus Batman 2 scoop.

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'The Penguin' Season 2: Everything We Know (MarieClaire.com)

Max's 'The Batman' spinoff starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti is a brutal mobster thriller—and we're already dying for more.

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'The Penguin' Episode 8: How Series Finale Sets up 'The Batman ... (IndieWire)

Matt Reeves on how a deleted scene from 'The Batman' set up 'The Penguin finale's devasting ending.

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Colin Farrell expresses willingness to do 'The Penguin' season 2 (ABC News)

The actor discusses the new HBO show and his role as Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin, who seeks to rule the crime world in Gotham following the events of "The Batman.".

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The Twisted Ending Of 'The Penguin,' Explained (Forbes)

The season finale of HBO's The Penguin shows Oz Cobb finally becoming a crime boss and brutal Batman villain, cementing himself as an irredeemable monster.

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Colin Farrell unpacks 'The Penguin's' shocking finale: 'It was really ... (CNN)

No one was safe in the final episode of “The Penguin.” And shooting its most harrowing scene had star Colin Farrell all cut up.

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The Penguin Season 1 finale review: Colin Farrell finds the wizard in ... (The Hindu)

A bravura performance by Colin Farrell ably supported by a brightly brittle Cristin Milioti, powers this epic crime saga.

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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles ... (The Washington Post)

The emperor penguin was found on an Australian beach near the coastal town of Denmark, more than 2200 miles from its Antarctic habitat.

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Emperor penguin found malnourished on Australia tourist beach (NBC News)

A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian ...

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Emperor penguin travels over 2000 miles from Antarctica to ... (USA TODAY)

The penguin appeared Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach in Denmark, a town in western Australia, and was spotted by a beachgoer, according to a statement provided to USA ...

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How 'The Penguin' Succeeds as a Comic Book Adaptation in an Era ... (Hollywood Reporter)

HBO, Max series The Penguin, which just aired its season finale, created a compelling vision of one of Batman's most iconic villains.

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A penguin finds itself on an Australian beach, after travelling more ... (The Business Times)

Standing there on the beach in the small town of Denmark in Western Australia on Friday (Nov 8) afternoon was a male emperor penguin, about 3,380 kilometres ...

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'The Penguin' And 'The Batman' Share The Same Theme (Forbes)

HBO's 'The Penguin' (starring Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti and Rhenzy Feliz) is a cocktail of wealth inequality, narcissism and misplaced rage, ...

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'The Penguin' Viewership Did Something Rather Stunning For HBO (Forbes)

Want to know why The Penguin is considering a season 2, after previously planning to just be a miniseries?

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Colin Farrell on Filming the Shocking 'Penguin' Finale (Variety)

This was the night Farrell filmed the show's shocking finale, which sees his character Oswald Cobb murder beloved mentee Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz). Related ...

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach (WSYM-TV)

University of Western Australia research fellow Belinda Cannell said the largest penguin species has never been reported in Australia before.

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The Penguin Shows the Major Flaw in Matt Reeves' The Batman ... (Den of Geek)

The Penguin and The Batman run the risk of making superheroes something they were never meant to be: realistic.

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Oswald Cobb, The Absolute Penguin (DC Comics)

In rebuilding the Penguin from his foundations, producer Matt Reeves, showrunner Lauren LeFranc and lead actor Colin Farrell have achieved what few other Batman ...

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