FIRST TIME WATCHING: The Penguin S1E8

Its so cool the way he gradually becomes 'The Penguin' as we know him with his clothing. Then at the end, he has his hat and Umbrella and an orange waistcoat - like an 'Emporer' penguin which is really smart symbolism if intentional.

you forgot to add this episode to the playlist for The Penguin

Nat's face when he started choking Victor was priceless. Sophia's inability to see the betrayal at the end coming is because Oz is right. She has suffered personally, and terribly, but her frame of reference is from generationally wealthy upbringing.

Why would you want Sofia to have a happy ending when she literally killed a bunch of innocent ppl with a bomb under crown point. She knew what would happen and didn't care. What's wrong with you lol

Its no wonder Colin Farrell was okay with no one recognizing him in all that make up. His character is the epitome of evil. I would recommend In Bruges, Banshees of Inesherin, or The Gentlemen

Alright, you were right Nat! I gave the show a chance after your last livestream, even though Im burned out from all the Superhero Movies and Properties, this shit was pretty great. My rage when I saw The Penguin murder Vic was seething, but thats what made it great to see that he is truly the villain in the story. Thanks for the reactions as always!

Definitely enjoyed watching this show along with you Nat. Makes me want to watch the batman all over again. Also Selina Kyle is Catwoman from the movie! And would definitely like to see you continue Peaky Blinders!

Also penguin sitting at the mayors seat was fun and looking up at her was cool. You are bang on the money about his ambition because Penguin running for mayor is a reoccurring thing in adaptation I think every previous live action version has run for mayor at some point lol. Also if you want to get to know more Colin Farrell films I’d recommend In Bruges and The Banshees of Inisherin both written and directed by Irish playwright Martin McDonagh and the later of which earn Farrel and Oscar Nomination.

If you’re looking another show with powerful performances from actors playing characters you love to hate and hate to love Interview with the Vampire finished adapting the first book in the vampire chronicles series by Annie rice.

Just wondering if you're about to watch Squid Game S02 in near future, would love to do first watch with your commentary

Matt Reeves said Pattinson as Bruce or Batman was gonna show up and probably run into Vic but they wanted a potential Batman scene to feel perfect...he didn't want a forced cameo in this show focused on The Penguin.

The show definitely succeeded at the goal of making the audience hate Oz so when they see him again they will root hard against him while being super interested in him and the story...great work by Colin and the team. First comic book project with a real villain as the lead other than maybe Joaquin's Joker but in that film he's not close to as bad as Penguin here.

The Batman Part II releases on October 2, 2026...Penguin is in it, who knows Sofia might be in it...and Matt Reeves said there are talks with the showrunner Lauren LeFranc about a Season 2 so that story could come after the sequel...this is the best shared universe right now with elite filmmaking that transcends the superhero/comic book genre, DC is on top again...it's what these characters deserve...Colin and Cristin better win all the awards, the whole team, Rhenzy and Deirdre...the makeup on Oz is once again amazing and should have won the Oscar for the film, probably will for the show and sequel.

There's probably not gonna have a Season 2. Most likely, next series in this Universe is gonna be Catwoman. Same format, she's gong to start the series as Selina Kyle, cat burglar and finish as Catwoman.

Dune Prophecy goes hard too, and it’s a merciful 6 episodes.

"Gotham's yours sweetheart. Nothin's standin' in your way now..." Me: There might be somethin' standing in your way, Oz. Like a 6'2 bat-- (bat signal) That's a bingo. 😁

I will say, as an Agatha voter, I ate this show up and it paid off, Cristin Milioti absolutely killed this role, she deserves the Emmy!!!! I always appreciate when a villains story makes clear, and stays consistent with the fact that we’re looking at a VILLAIN. It was fun to root for Oz for a lot of the show, but that just made the revelation about his brothers and then Vic hit harder 😭

I like how even though they made us empathize with Oz, killing Victor cemented that yes he is the villian and they even had people making videos of playing the Batman games just to beat up Oz lol

Victor was left alive to tell Oz what happened.

This was my first time joining the Patreon to see the full reaction to this series and I have to say....I was not ready for Natalie to be cursing like this!! Hahaha threw me off for a second.

Family have just gone home after a great Christmas dinner, think I'll watch this after a little nap. Hope you all had a great day whatever you were doing...

I think the The High Evolutionary from Guardians 3 and Penguin are the few comic book villains in recent memory that are just terrible people throughout, rotten to the core and not a "sympathetic" villain, or "misguided but with some moral righteousness and using the wrong methods" villain like we've seen so many times before.

My favorite part is that along with all the other good things and thematic threads in the series the main one is the most macro and that this is a VILLAIN. And empathy and likeability aside the primordial use of a villain is to make you hate them and face justice, and justice is Batman. The end with the bat-signal gave me the same visceral reaction as a pro wrestling fan when the villain (heel in wrestling jargon) is in the ring doing something reprehensible and the crowd is livid and booing and at the moment the heel feels invincible the good guy (babyface) music hits and he comes down the ramp and the crowd goes wild. Whether it's in The Batman 2 (most likely) or The Penguin season 2 (less likely) I now want to see Batman punch the crap out of the penguin so much and throw him in jail, maybe then Julian can forge something to have penguin then sent to arkham instead of prison and then penguin season 2 starts with both him and Sofia in there together

Catwoman, Nat!!! hahah that's who Selina Kyle is. In The Batman movie remember it was revealed that Falcone r-worded Selina's mom and that he's her father. So Sofia and Selina are half-sisters. So lots of people are hoping that Selina will either rescue Sofia or be like how Alberto was to her since Selina hated Falcone just as much as Sofia. Also, Merry Christmas!!! <3

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you Nat and to all here in this amazing community. Hope you are having a relaxing day. Thanks for this awesome Christmas present Nat 🎅 Looking forward to watching it later on 💛 Watching your reaction in the final hour of Christmas Day really did end the day in a powerful way. Thank you Nat. It was an emotional watch the first time, but watching it with you again really hit hard. Oz only cares about himself and uses everybody then throws them away. He is a monster.

Meowy Kissmouse and Happy Chewbacca to you too Nat!

If the rest of the episodes haven't made watchers feel that Oz was that villainous, this episode definitely did it. It's good to see they didn't go the route of trying to make him an anti-hero. The Penguin was great at establishing that there's a reason why he's one of Batman's villains. One of the best series this year. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah and Happy Holidays Nat!