Trust a mother to get her kid’s head on straight — and that’s exactly what sets everything in motion on The Penguin Season 1, Episode 1 . With a little maternal nudge, Oswald “Oz” Cobb embarks on his tangled journey to claim Gotham’s underworld as his own. What a wild, twisty ride! I’m all about the villains , and if the rest of the series keeps this up, Oz might just be my new favorite! The opening episode of HBO’s The Penguin, set right after the events of the 2022 film The Batman, pulls us back into Gotham’s dark, brooding world, but this time it’s all about Oz.
While it bridges the gap between The Batman and its upcoming sequel, The Penguin keeps that gritty vibe but adds its own flair. But let’s be real — The Batman was dark and downright depressing. The Penguin? Still dark, but with way more spice.
Gritty With An Edge The show dives deep into Oz’s character, giving us a more personal look than we’ve ever had before. Sure, the pacing might feel slow initially, but trust me, it’s all building to something huge. When Oz finally goes all-in, the payoff is totally worth it — and this is just the beginning! Oz doesn’t start out with dreams of ruling Gotham ’s underworld.
At first, he’s more shaken by the chaos and destruction, worrying about how it’s going to affect his piece of the criminal pie. The idea that he could actually become Gotham’s kingpin? That’s a slow burn. This episode nails the balance between The Batman film and th.