As someone who’s been through the dark alleys of Gotham City more times than I can count, I have to say that The Penguin has left me feeling quite… penguin-ated. For a moment there, I was swayed by Colin Farrell’s charming performance and the tantalizing hint of an antihero in Oswald Cobb. But alas, the finale served up a cold, hard truth: Oz is as cold and hard as a block of ice in the Arctic.
In several instalments, the character The Penguin explored the concept of Oswald Cobblepot, portrayed by Colin Farrell, as an antihero. After all, he appeared to be a blue-collar worker, ready to challenge the norm for the residents of Crown Point. However, this was merely an act, and The Penguin’s finale skillfully revealed Oz’s true villainous nature.
The Penguin’s Altruism Was Always a Sham
Straightforwardly speaking, Oz isn’t a trustworthy character. When he finds himself in difficult predicaments, he doesn’t hesitate to sacrifice others to maintain his smooth sailing. Essentially, Oz’s compulsive dishonesty makes his lofty speeches about unity merely a ruse to amass more influence within Gotham City’s criminal network.
Despite Oz’s tough exterior, hints suggest that there’s a tender heart hidden beneath his prosthetic layers. Furthermore, Oz’s feelings towards his mother, Francis (Deirdre O’Connell), and his apprentice, Victor (Rhenzy Feliz), appear sincere. These emotional bonds help depict a character who is harsh due to the brutalizing effects of Gotham City’s unforgiving social inequality but is still prepared to make extraordinary efforts for those he cherishes.
In “The Penguin” Episode 7, I was blown away when they unmasked Oz as the one behind his brothers’ demise. This revelation wasn’t just about his twisted actions; it delved into why – a deep-seated longing for his mother’s love that drove him to unspeakable acts. But that wasn’t enough to solidify Oz as the ruthless villain we all knew he was. The series needed to tear down any remaining shreds of humanity from Oz, and boy did it deliver! The finale nailed it by striking a nerve – Vic and Francis.
Francis’ Fate Shows Oz’s Sociopathy
In Episode 6 of “The Penguin”, one particularly poignant moment occurs as Oz discovers his mother, Francis, frozen in a bathtub due to dementia-induced immobility. This tragic incident left her submerged in cold water for the entire night. Wrapped in a towel and sitting on the chilly floor tiles, a visibly distressed Francis expresses her deepest fear – that of turning into an invalid. She implores Oz to take her away when the time arrives. Moved by his mother’s request, Oz accepts this challenging responsibility, vowing to uphold her wishes.
In the last episode of “The Penguin,” Francis suffered a stroke after being kidnapped by Sofia and compelled to revisit the loss of her sons. This left her unable to speak or move on her own. With time running out, Oswald was duty-bound to grant Francis the peaceful death she desired. However, rather than doing so, Oz confined her to a hospital bed in a penthouse where she could overlook Gotham City. The single tear trickling down her face suggests that Francis, despite being imprisoned within her own body for the rest of her life, has some understanding of her predicament.
From a certain perspective, it could be said that Francis is receiving her just retribution. She manipulated Oz to secure a life of opulence as a sort of compensation for the loss of her sons. However, Oswald’s decision to keep his mother alive suggests that he never truly valued her as a person. Instead, Oz seems to be obsessed with praise and validation from others, including his mother. To him, she’s not a living, breathing individual with unique needs and feelings, but merely an object used to validate his self-centered fantasies. This is why Eve, in the role of Francis, continues to flatter Oz and tell him how wonderful he is.
An Autonomous Victor Is a Threat
In the gripping world of “The Penguin,” I can’t help but feel a profound sense of sorrow for the character of Vic. As we journeyed through the series, we witnessed Vic’s downfall as he was lured into a life of criminality, driven by the deceptive narratives about class difference spun by Oz. The moment he took a life coldly to shield Oz’s clandestine Bliss lab from exposure was a turning point from which there was no return for Vic. However, it’s the finale that truly solidifies his transformation, as he orchestrates a coup that eliminates all the gang leaders and installs their deputies in their places instead.
In essence, Vic’s shrewd action ends up preserving Oz’s life. This act not only highlights Vic’s brilliance but also underscores the fine line between genius and peril in the young man. It’s no surprise that Oswald chooses to strangle Vic physically. Since the moment Vic demonstrated he was more than just a faithful dog to command, he became a potential risk to Oz’s criminal network. Vic’s deep respect for Oz and viewing him as family set expectations high for the mobster. With both of them now aware of each other’s capabilities, Oswald can’t afford to have Vic around, challenging his decisions, especially at this critical juncture.
Oz attempts to justify the murder by claiming it was eliminating a weakness, but this is simply another deception in his cunning schemes. The Penguin is undeniably a villain, and those who thought he could ever change were merely fooled by his empty promises. Watching Batman brutally defeat him in The Batman: Part II will now be all the more enjoyable.
The Penguin is now streaming on Max.
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2024-11-11 22:39