The Penguin
The Penguin
With 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."
Kraine Opasen reviewedJune 20, 2025
Colin Farrell disappears into the shadows — and redefines Gotham's underworld.
The Penguin is a gritty, atmospheric descent into the criminal underbelly of Gotham — and Colin Farrell steals every frame. His performance is nothing short of transformative — layered, volatile, and magnetic. This isn’t just makeup and prosthetics; it’s a masterclass in character work.
Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot is equal parts tragic and terrifying — a man clawing his way through blood and betrayal toward power. You feel every ounce of his ambition, his bitterness, his vulnerability. He’s not just playing the Penguin — he becomes him.
The world-building is rich, the pacing deliberate, and the tension never lets go. Moody cinematography and noir sensibilities give the show a cinematic feel, elevating it beyond a typical spin-off. If this is the future of Gotham storytelling, we’re in for something extraordinary.