Series Review: The Penguin

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When WB announced a TV series dedicated to Colin Farrell's Penguin from the Batman franchise, I wasn't sure what to think. Of course I would be watching it, but it just felt like a strange way to go. Now it turns out this is one of the best limited series I've seen all year. As always, here are some likes, dislikes, and what to look forward to. 

LIKES
* They really made you feel the weight of the destruction the Riddler caused in The Batman. Seeing the flooding from Vic's point of view really raised the stakes and made you feel the devastation in a way that you couldn't fully grasp when we saw Batman handle it in the movie. 
* Cristin Milioti, you will always be famous.
* This was a great way to view an antagonist. Never at one point did I root for The Penguin, per say, but I did find it amusing when he's come out on top. 
* I was on Sofia's side though...
* The ending. Wow, that was sad. I wasn't expecting to feel sad at the end of this series.

DISLIKES
* Sofia's haircut in the later episodes
* Some silly decisions made every now and then for plot purposes, but honestly there is not  much to harp on this at all. It was great. 
* I suppose putting Farrell under all the makeup IS a crime. 

WHAT'S NEXT
* I highly doubt we'll get a second season of this. There really doesn't need to be. But I look forward to seeing Farrell again in The Batman's sequel. I'd much rather continue to follow Penguin then getting yet another Joker varient. 

Comments

  1. keith71_98November 24, 2024 at 1:04 PM

    I've waited until the entire season is done before checking it out. Looking forward to diving in really soon.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamNovember 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM

      It's worth it! Really excellent work all around and compliments the movie well.

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  2. thevoid99November 24, 2024 at 5:40 PM

    I haven't seen the series though I really do want as I am already thinking about getting that Disney+/Hulu/Max bundle for next year.

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    1. Brittani BurnhamNovember 25, 2024 at 2:52 PM

      I need to check out the bundle price. I Keep Max and Disney+ year round already, and Hulu is one I cancel/bring back often.

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  3. RuthNovember 24, 2024 at 7:44 PM

    What Colin Farrell did as The Penguin is incredible!! I still need to watch the series, been too busy with FYC movies and finishing up SLOW HORSES (which is also excellent). Surprised to see Cristin Milioti casting as I've only known her as a commediene but I've been hearing good things!

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    1. Brittani BurnhamNovember 25, 2024 at 2:51 PM

      I just got Apple TV back and Slow Horses is something I plan on watching! Cristin is so good in this. If she doesn't get an Emmy nomination, I will cry.

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