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Video Review – HBO’s The Penguin shows the darkest side of Gotham

September 12, 2024 by EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno reviews The Penguin…

Get ready for pure mafioso madness in what turned out to be one of the best shows of 2024. The Penguin returns us to the world of Matt Reeves’ The Batman but gives us a look at crime and corruption like never before.

The new series is set to hit HBO and will give longtime fans a look at what Gotham can be when the mob families are let loose. It’s hard-hitting and gripping, filled with some of the best DC acting performances. Join critic EJ Moreno for a look at what Colin Ferrell and the crew cooked up. 

Check out the review below, and be sure to follow us on YouTube for more reviews, exclusive interviews, and other video content…

SEE ALSO: Matt Reeves rules out “fantastical” villains for The Batman Part II, talks The Penguin connections

Taking place one week following the events of The Batman, the series explores the rise to power of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot/Penguin in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.

Featuring in the cast of The Penguin are Colin Farrell (Oswald Cobblepot), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Clancy Brown (Salvatore Maroni), James Madio (Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (Eve Karlo), Theo Rossi (Dr. Julian Rush).

The Penguin is set to premiere on Max on September 19th.

 

Filed Under: EJ Moreno, Flickering Myth TV, Reviews, Television Tagged With: Batman, Colin Farrell, DC, dc studios, Matt Reeves, The Batman, The Penguin

About EJ Moreno

EJ Moreno is a film and television critic and entertainment writer who joined the pop culture website Flickering Myth in 2018 and now serves as the executive producer of Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With over a decade of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic who is also part of the Critics Choice Association and GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.

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