The Penguin

2024 - 11 - 12

Why Did the Penguin Cross the Road? To Bring You the Darkest Finale Ever!

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From shocking betrayals to penguin-sized surprises, discover the hidden gems in 'The Penguin' season finale that left fans gasping for more!

The much-anticipated season finale of 'The Penguin' has finally landed, and boy, did it make waves! Viewers were treated to a rollercoaster of emotions as the series closed with dark family revelations and mind-blowing power grabs by Oz Cobb, played by the charismatic Colin Farrell. As one of the best comic book-inspired shows ever seen, 'The Penguin' has secured its place in the entertainment hall of fame, but the burning question remains: will it return for Season 2? Fans are already clamoring for more!

Despite being initially designed as a miniseries, recent chatter hints at a possible sequel, especially with Farrell expressing his willingness to reprise his role under one condition—the writing must be top-notch. As the finale laid the groundwork for 'The Batman 2', one can’t help but feel intrigued by how the pieces are falling into place. The profound complexities and sheer talent infused into this production have undoubtedly left an impactful legacy that could easily translate into a second season.

And speaking of breaking out and crossing thresholds, let’s switch gears to a fascinating real-life tale! An emperor penguin, found starving on a tourist beach in Australia, swam over 2000 miles from its home in Antarctica. This uninvited guest is now being nursed back to health, proving that even in the animal kingdom, adventure can lead you astray! Coincidentally, ‘The Penguin’ has a flair for the dramatic too—both on-screen and off!

In a world where crime families clash and an actual penguin unexpectedly finds itself sunbathing on an Australian beach, there’s no shortage of thrills. Whether it’s in the realms of Gotham City or the shores of Down Under, expect the unexpected! So, grab your popcorn and stay tuned, because when it comes to 'The Penguin,' it's only a matter of time before the mystery and mayhem unfold further!

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'The Penguin' Season Finale Goes As Dark As Dark Gets (Forbes)

As easily one of the best comic book-based series of all time, viewers were wondering if The Penguin would stick the landing in its season finale.

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Will 'The Penguin' Get A Season 2? There's New Information Post ... (Forbes)

The show is an all-time great comic book series (and honestly, mob/crime series in general), but it was always designed as a miniseries. However.

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The Tragedy and Triumph of 'The Penguin' Finale, Explained (CNET)

The Penguin ended with dark family revelations, political dirty work and Oz Cobb's big power grab.

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach (KFSN-TV)

An emperor penguin found malnourished far from its Antarctic home on the Australian south coast is now being cared for by a wildlife expert.

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Malnourished emperor penguin that swam ashore in Australia 2000 ... (CBS News)

Rescuers are trying to rehabilitate an emperor penguin that came ashore some 2000 miles from its natural habitat, and what comes next is "still being worked ...

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How 'The Penguin' Episode Finale Sets up 'The Batman' Sequel (IndieWire)

Matt Reeves on how a deleted scene from 'The Batman' set up 'The Penguin finale's devasting ending.

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'The Penguin' Finale Explained: How the Series Sets Up 'The ... (Newsweek)

A look at how the massive ending for "The Pengun sets the stage for Matt Reeves' "The Batman 2."

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Colin Farrell unpacks 'The Penguin's' shocking finale: 'It was really ... (CNN)

No one was safe in the final episode of “The Penguin.” And shooting its most harrowing scene had star Colin Farrell all cut up.

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Colin Farrell Addresses The Penguin Season 2 & Reveals The 1 ... (Screen Rant)

Following the finale of the HBO drama, Colin Farrell addresses The Penguin season 2 chances and his one condition to return for the DC TV show.

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The Penguin Episode 8 Recap (esquire.com)

It's been a rough week. To cap it all off, my favourite character on TV betrayed me in the season finale. We knew it was coming. The Batman director Matt Reeves ...

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The Penguin Series Finale Review - Great Ending To A Great Series (LRM Online)

I can report that The Penguin and main writer Lauren LeFranc nailed the landing with this one. We start the show with a feeling of weird empathy towards Oz, but ...

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Colin Farrell expresses willingness to do 'The Penguin' season 2 (ABC News)

The actor discusses the new HBO show and his role as Oz Cobb, aka The Penguin, who seeks to rule the crime world in Gotham following the events of "The Batman.".

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Matt Reeves on Whether 'The Penguin' Will Return and How It ... (Hollywood Reporter)

'The Batman' director talks to The Hollywood Reporter about the HBO hit's season finale and how the show has impacted the film sequel. By James Hibberd.

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'The Penguin' Shocks Fans With Final Episode—Will There Be a ... (Newsweek)

Colin Farrell has said he is open to a second season of the show—but only if the writing is up to the mark.

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'The Penguin' Finale Scores Series High 2.1 Million Viewers (Variety)

"The Penguin" continued its streak of viewership growth the finale episode on Sunday night.

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'The Penguin' U.S. Viewership Up 10% For Finale, Reaching ... (Deadline)

That's another audience high for the DC series, up 50% from its debut night viewership, according to Warner Bros. Discovery. The company didn't disclose those ...

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'The Penguin' Finale Twist: Needless or Necessary? (Pajiba)

Early reviews for HBO's The Penguin were mostly mixed. While Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell were praised for their standout performances, many critics ...

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach (NBC Bay Area)

First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach · An emperor penguin surprised locals on an Australian beach after traveling thousands of ...

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'The Penguin' Season 2: Everything We Know (MarieClaire.com)

Max's 'The Batman' spinoff starring Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti is a brutal mobster thriller—and we're already dying for more.

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The Penguin's Ending Uses Vic to Turn Oz Into a Fully Unforgivable ... (menshealth.com)

'The Penguin' finale features Oz killing Victor Aguilar, a reference to Selina Kyle/Catwoman, and sets lots of things up for The Batman Part II.

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach (Voice of America)

Malnourished male adult male was found about 3500 kilometers north of the icy waters off the Antarctic coast, according to Western Australia state ...

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The Penguin Season 1 finale review: Colin Farrell finds the wizard in ... (The Hindu)

A bravura performance by Colin Farrell ably supported by a brightly brittle Cristin Milioti, powers this epic crime saga.

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Emperor penguin found on Australian beach, thousands of miles ... (The Washington Post)

The emperor penguin was found on an Australian beach near the coastal town of Denmark, more than 2200 miles from its Antarctic habitat.

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Emperor penguin found malnourished on Australia tourist beach (NBC News)

A malnourished emperor penguin that was found more than 2000 miles from its icy Antarctic home is being taken care of by a wildlife expert, the Australian ...

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Emperor penguin travels over 2000 miles from Antarctica to ... (USA TODAY)

The penguin appeared Nov. 1 on Ocean Beach in Denmark, a town in western Australia, and was spotted by a beachgoer, according to a statement provided to USA ...

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How 'The Penguin' Succeeds as a Comic Book Adaptation in an Era ... (Hollywood Reporter)

HBO, Max series The Penguin, which just aired its season finale, created a compelling vision of one of Batman's most iconic villains.

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'The Penguin' And 'The Batman' Share The Same Theme (Forbes)

HBO's 'The Penguin' (starring Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti and Rhenzy Feliz) is a cocktail of wealth inequality, narcissism and misplaced rage, ...

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'The Penguin' Viewership Did Something Rather Stunning For HBO (Forbes)

Want to know why The Penguin is considering a season 2, after previously planning to just be a miniseries?

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Colin Farrell on Filming the Shocking 'Penguin' Finale (Variety)

This was the night Farrell filmed the show's shocking finale, which sees his character Oswald Cobb murder beloved mentee Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz). Related ...

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First emperor penguin known to reach Australia found on tourist beach (WSYM-TV)

University of Western Australia research fellow Belinda Cannell said the largest penguin species has never been reported in Australia before.

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