Colin Farrell, Gotham’s latest rent-a-villain, is plotting to hop back into the grimy world of crime as Oz Cobb in “The Penguin,” ensuring our evenings are filled with proper nefarious dealings. This upcoming TV spin-off of “The Batman” is set to unpack the umbrellas in September for US and UK screens, though Australians might need to wait a tad longer or borrow someone’s streaming account. Roll the dark, menacing music and maybe a couple of bats for atmosphere, because things are about to get intense, with multiple trailers already stirring the hype pot.
The trailers have generously dropped clues about Gotham’s worsening tailspin into chaos. Post “The Batman,” Cobb seizes the perfect moment to climb the criminal corporate ladder as Gotham’s power vacuum sucks even harder following crime boss Carmine Falcone’s demise. But forget a snooze fest; this isn’t Cobb’s first rodeo, but his ambitions might be cut short by Sofia Falcone and several other key players gunning for the throne. With all these underworld celebrities backstabbing each other, who needs reality TV?
While our beloved rogue’s rise to power promises to squirrel away some of Gotham’s infamous violence and mayhem, it’s also set to ripple through to “The Batman Part 2.” If Oz plants his flag firmly as Gotham’s new overlord, it doesn’t take a bat-genius to predict his chunky role in any upcoming movies. Farrell’s Penguin waddling into a theater near you could bring more than just a chilly wind; it might just blend the lines between TV and silver screen villainy.
**Hot Take**
Watch out Gotham, Big Bird’s got nothing on this Penguin! With Farrell’s menacing charm, I bet Gotham’s elite are quaking in their posh boots. Maybe it’s time they considered investing in some Penguin repellent, or better yet, tune in this September and witness all the feathery fury unfold. Who knew watching a crime lord waddle his way to power could be so much fun?!
Original Article: https://www.techradar.com/streaming/hbo-max/the-penguin-tv-show-max