Spectrum On Demand
HBO MaxWith the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."
Gritty Atmosphere and Tone In terms of atmosphere, The Penguin maintains the same gritty and rainy aesthetic that fans loved in The Batman. The dark, crime-ridden streets of Gotham are beautifully shot, with an emphasis on realism over comic book extravagance.
Watching The Penguin gives me an emotional release because watching this show is a practice that allows me to hold more than one thing in my mind at a time. The Penguin also enables viewers to practice feeling empathy for people without agreeing with the horrible actions of these people.As I watched The Penguin, the world around me was immersed in the United States of America’s 2024 Presidential election. Due to the poignant writing and spectacular acting, The Penguin made Sunday night bearable.
