The Penguin Episode 1 Review: I haven't watched a single episode of Gotham슬롯사이트”apologies for the oversight슬롯사이트”so I have no idea how a show set in Batman's universe would work without The Dark Knight. I슬롯사이트™ve seen plenty of Spider-Man universe films without Spidey that were dreadful, so I had to approach The Penguin with some apprehensions. I shouldn't. With a great cast, a director skilled in crafting good drama, and a solid writing team, you might just forget Batman ever existed in Gotham. So, let슬롯사이트™s talk about the first episode of The Penguin, "After Hours," now streaming on Max and in India on JioCinema.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천Colin Farrell Opens Up About His 슬롯사이트˜Hypnotic슬롯사이트� Experience Playing The Penguin in New Series, Describes It As 슬롯사이트˜Strange슬롯사이트�.

The Penguin picks up immediately after the events of the 2022 film The Batman. With Carmine Falcone killed by The Riddler, the mob family is looking to his children to take over the Falcone empire. Carmine슬롯사이트™s 슬롯사이트˜general슬롯사이트�, Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell), is trying to find his place in the power vacuum, leading him to commit a murder that could have dire consequences if discovered.

The rest of the episode revolves around Cobblepot슬롯사이트™s attempts to cover up his crime. Along the way, he acquires a sidekick in the form of a young carjacker, Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz), whom he enlists to help him hide the body. We also gain insight into Cobblepot슬롯사이트™s character and his standing in the Falcone family, now that Carmine슬롯사이트™s psychopathic daughter, Sofia (Cristin Milioti), is on the scene.

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The first episode of The Penguin is light on action, though there are two murders by gunfire and a man is brutally run down by a school bus. The focus here is more on drama, and if you're a fan of The Sopranos, you슬롯사이트™ll likely enjoy the world-building of the crime-bosses of Gotham. The show is visually striking, with top-notch production design and cinematography.

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It certainly helps that the incredible Colin Farrell (who is long overdue for an Oscar) portrays this universe's Penguin. The grounded nature of his character makes him less cartoonish for a series based on comic books, yet the creators cleverly nod to the original supervillain persona, such as Cobblepot슬롯사이트™s limp evolving into Penguin슬롯사이트™s signature waddle. It슬롯사이트™s remarkable how Farrell manages to convey so much emotion through heavy prosthetics슬롯사이트”credit to the makeup department for their excellent work.슬롯 머신 사이트 추천SDCC 2024: Matt Reeves Confirms Colin Farrell슬롯사이트™s Return as The Penguin in 슬롯사이트˜The Batman Part II슬롯사이트�; Shooting Kicks Off in 2025.

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The first episode explores three key relationships in Cobblepot's life: his role as an unlikely mentor to Victor, his uneasy alliance with Sofia, and his care for his dementia-stricken mother (Deirdre O슬롯사이트™Connell). These dynamics allow us to glimpse the human side of this notorious supervillain while also hinting at why the Falcone family should be wary of this limping man. There's menace, there is fear, there is scheming and there is love, a whole package to unroll here.

Cristin Milioti delivers a sinister performance as the brutal, sadistic Sofia Falcone, and it슬롯사이트™s easy to understand why Cobblepot flinches whenever she슬롯사이트™s near. He gets a taste of her cruelty firsthand at the episode슬롯사이트™s climax, though his cunning saves him, allowing him to live to see another day슬롯사이트”and return for the next episode with his new apprentice.

'The Penguin' Episode 1 Review - Final Thoughts

The Penguin kicks off with a promising blend of gritty drama, character-driven tension, and just enough nods to its comic book roots to keep fans intrigued. Colin Farrell is undoubtedly the show's strongest asset, delivering a nuanced performance that keeps you hooked, even in quieter moments, while Cristin Milioti is plenty menacing as the deranged mob-boss. The first episode of The Penguin is streaming on Max and JioCinema.

 

Rating:3.5

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