The HBO Max show "The Penguin" is off to a good start. This crime-drama series came after "The Batman" which captivated audiences as Oz Cobb looks to be a powerful force.
A Review Of The Penguin's Third Episode
The third episode titled "Bliss" comes after the premiere! The show is setting itself up for some amazing, dark, and action-packed twists!
Fans were worried it might get a bit too caught up in DC Comics lore, and how to create an origin story from a character that's so well-established, especially in the context of "Batman," but it turns out those fears weren't necessary as this third episode continued to show just how impressive it is!
Character Development
As the show continues, the producers, writers and cast give audiences something really special by delving deeply into the characters!
- We get more time with Victor who has been one of the standout stars for audiences since the series premiered, giving him a new and interesting perspective as he develops into an exciting character!
- The series explores the relationship between Oz and Sofia.
- What's more important is how Sofia is a big part of the main villain's backstory. It gives us a clue, maybe even a major tease! We have this strong, powerful, figure in Sofia, who, as an incredibly memorable character, might be heading towards Arkham, Gotham's famous Asylum.
This series might be able to offer one of the best insights as to how Oz Cobb has the abilities to manage all of Gotham’s criminal elements.
The Impact Of Sofia Falcone
Even with all those interesting characters and storylines, Sofia still remains one of those characters who captures attention, even though some might think she has all the right pieces to step up to her father's mantle Carmine Falcone.!
- Fans get an inside look into her powerful and memorable style in the third episode and audiences may wonder how she made it to Arkham, which is just an added twist that only gives viewers more to watch and look forward to!
One of the best parts, is how "The Penguin" is set to offer the biggest battles. There's also some of the most memorable storylines ever, bringing to light just how powerful Sofia Falcone is! You get to experience her attitude, a really great and dramatic demeanor with a strong glare that will make fans look forward to see her get into the driver's seat of this whole series!
Victor's Growth
It appears there's a great deal going on for Victor as well!
It really seemed as if the third episode really gave him his own chance to shine, creating a dynamic between him and "Oz" that brings back to those iconic duos we've seen for years. This was shown from the get-go! In fact, his presence throughout this "The Penguin" has allowed audiences to get to know more about this super cool character. There's so much to be excited about!
Victor seems to have become one of the most impressive characters in "The Penguin", creating a sense of awe and an unforgettable character that audiences will certainly appreciate. Victor's journey continues!
A Great Storyline
Fans will also be drawn into the incredible moments. "The Penguin" gives a real sense of how these moments have unfolded from those scenes in the past! For the third episode, the writers decided to bring up how "The Batman" movie was about the Riddler's impact on Gotham!
One of the other moments from The Penguin show is what really makes this so compelling. In the previous installment. "Oz" made Victor his righthand man! Now viewers get to see why, this incredible show takes those complex relationships and elevates them!
It’s great to have some great, relatable and fun personalities to add to the mix, and with those big, darker elements, Victor really does an incredible job at playing someone who gives a real human perspective in this criminal world.
A Major Showdown
The Penguin was built to deliver and that means bringing more and more incredible content to the fore. Audiences can expect so much, particularly in those dramatic twists.
You get to see how "Oz" struggles to make a name for himself. While at the same time, getting audiences interested as the show develops some great power struggles as those closest to him seem like they could bring "Oz" down at any moment. This gives viewers even more incentive to make sure to watch. And who could be at the top to create a massive event! Fans will be really curious to find out what's going to happen and see how they play their next card.
If you have been hooked into this great HBO show and the "Batman" franchise! This is truly a special show that fans will truly appreciate and "The Penguin" has a great opportunity to create a memorable season filled with lots of unexpected moments and storylines!
Make sure to tune into see what happens! And also look at some of the incredible talents that will help bring "The Penguin" to life and it is guaranteed to be something extraordinary!
