The Penguin | Inside The Final Episode | Max

[@Lucas-Corcini]

The best thing about the series? It makes clear that Oz is a VILLAIN. Not an anti-hero, not a victim or a misunderstood guy. A VILLAIN. That's what makes it so freaking good

[@repulser93]

This series is what the Joker duology should have been.

[@ericlingley7951]

@@repulser93 We shouldn't even mention that cake hole.

[@ZERO-X79]

​@@repulser93 Agreed

[@ZERO-X79]

So True now when Batman finally take him down we will not feels bad about The Penguin because he is The Villain! Well Done this show was Amazing i hope they do Scarecrow and Mr Freeze as well!!

[@InfraRizo]

you mean literally what it's supposed to be. Im shocked ty cap obvious!

[@olivergarrick1175]

Oz leaving his mother alive in the vegetative state despite his promise is a perfect characterization of penguin he literally is unable to do anything for anyone but himself.

[@recoil53]

That and he's shown to have betrayed literally everybody he's known.

[@Lugaus042]

he also killed victor

[@leviackerman1799]

Damn. nice catch. I totally forgot that she talked about that to him..

[@alchemyize]

man.. i laugh so hard when Oz calling his ma "she turned into vegetables" 😂

[@resurekt97]

This also mirrors the bird story Sofia was talking about, 2 baby birds are Vic and Oz, mother bird is Francis. Oz kills Vic who Francis saw as another son of hers.

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

DC studios needs to keep Lauren in house. Incredible work in constructing and deconstructing characters. Tapping into the psychology of "why". Bravo to all involved 👏👏

[@recoil53]

If Disney had the insight and actually wants to do quality, they'd throw money at her. There is talk of a Joker series before the third movie.

[@Ajar37]

@@recoil53 It was debunked by Gunn

[@SAVANTI711]

Agreed

[@7142320]

Agreed. I know Gunn is doing his own thing, but sure hope he burrows some elements from the penguin. Primarily the character driven story element.

[@Woozie87]

Lauren needs to direct a Catwoman Movie after Batman 2. Or a Batman movie with Mr Freeze, she would do the Heart of Ice story perfectly.

[@kingklutch1373]

This is one of the darkest endings i’ve seen in a show. They do an amazing job of showing the horrors of human psychopathy

[@Linklex7]

People be forgetting that just cause Penguin isn’t crazy like Joker, doesn’t mean he ain’t evil. Penguin is a petty evil vindictive monster.

[@TheEmotionalPotatoe]

U need to watch more shows

[@mohammadismail7599]

@@TheEmotionalPotatoe such as?

[@TheEmotionalPotatoe]

@@mohammadismail7599 Mr robot. There you go. Enjoy the show its great.

[@Str52849]

@@Linklex7 It's no problem that they showed him to be a villain once again in the finale. The problem is how they did it with Vic. Simply relying on the emotions of the viewer instead of showing the logic of decision-making by a character consistent up to this point - this is suitable for Sofia after Arkham, but not suitable for the rational Penguin.

[@malcolmgardner688]

When that light hits the sky, it's not just a call, it's a warning

[@Victorious416]

I noticed that only after watching this clip. Totally missed it live.

[@MrTony-rx7tk]

To them

[@parsman9914]

@@Victorious416How? 😂

[@Victorious416]

😂 I was hit by a bunch of emotions leading up.

[@inventsable]

If Sofia wanted Vengeance, she should've just used the bat signal

[@JRLeeman]

This is exactly the place they needed to get the story to - take the Penguin from a sympathetic and broken character to a psychotic, evil, comic-book villain, but to do it in a believable way. Fantastic series and I’m glad they didn’t try to equivocate Oz’s evil with the ending.

[@Basstyle1]

He WAS ALWAYS the villain. But you’re right, episodes 1-3 makes you feel sympathetic but episode 4 and onwards makes you realize this is a real slimy POS

[@themadtitan7603]

I never thought he was exactly a sympathetic character but one who at least seemed to have some redeemable & maybe even admirable qualities until the finale shows the selfish, pure depravity underneath.

[@jorkan_22]

The ending on the bench was something I didn't expect at all! If Penguin won't get an Emmy, nothing will.

[@TonyCashHouse]

I was NOT READY!

[@Karlebow571]

Joker already got his academy awards maybe penguin will get one too

[@sixfeetunder0105]

Masterful

[@ericlingley7951]

Don't let The Penguin wrap his arm around you. I knew then. A fantastic Show.

[@Amelia-qf2eq]

@@عمرالعدواني-ظ6ش god fkn knows

[@donnerbohne7695]

The moment when Vik and Oz were sitting on the bench i was crying. This is literally the best Series of this year. im so f*cking hyped for THE BATMAN Part II !!!!!

[@jaylenjayden9305]

Same

[@umairwaseem882]

why he killed victor??

[@SachinYadav-mq1sr]

​@@umairwaseem882vic is the weakness of penguin 🐧😂

[@jumongwu]

Dont cry

[@dantetre]

"This is literally the best Series of this year" Arcane Season 2 has entered the chat. Fallout Season 1 has entered the chat. Star Trek: Prodigy Season 2 has entered the chat.

[@Toobigtogo]

This is how you create a real villain. Just show how disturbing Oz is to every person around him. An absolute masterpiece of a series

[@handsomejack8797]

I loved how Sofia just went "What is wrong with you" when Oz refused to speak the truth even when his mother was getting tortured in front of him.

[@blackalien6873]

​@The realization of pure evil 😂handsomejack8797

[@Str52849]

@@handsomejack8797 Yes, all the actors are just top notch. I was so glad to hear such a phrase from a character who killed all her relatives and made an orphan of a little girl)) Sofia is so funny: from the phrase lunchtime to Ozu: everything is in the past, it’s not your fault, it was my father who sent me to Arkham, daddy is dead to "Oz sent me to Arkham") The fact that the Penguin is a monster does not lessen Sofia's guilt in what she did, no matter how much she constantly tries to justify it)

[@olivergarrick1175]

Seeing that bat signal at the end gave me full body chills.

[@recoil53]

I just wish they didn't have the Bat Signal AND Eve saying before that nothing will stand in Oz's way. Too on the nose after all the great writing we say. Just have Eve say "you made it" and then the Bat Signal. One of two uncharacteristiclly on the nose parts. Vic saying Oz was like family - when we have seen that Oz has killed his family - was a death sentence.

[@irwinsolano6635]

@@recoil53huh?

[@carltune5394]

I didn't catch any surprise from Bat signal .I'm shocked and traumatized by what happened to Vic.

[@iSummonedTay]

@@recoil53 good writing doesn’t always mean subtlety, thank god you’re not a writer

[@karllynch1243]

@@recoil53 that’s the point, they’re acting arrogant about being at the top, when the one thing standing in Oz’s way lights up in the sky.

[@Linklex7]

I love how this series tricks you into feeling sympathy for Oz. Then has to remind you “oh wait, this is still The Penguin, an evil sadistic monster. He’s one of the big 4 Bat-Villains. You weren’t suppose to root for him.”

[@asada61433]

Absolutely right ,we all started to like him but the end was horrifying ☠️

[@diofromava]

who are the big 4 bat villains

[@GenGaara]

Who are you counting as 4th? Joker, Penguin, Two-Face obviously. Catwoman? Ra's? Riddler? Scarecrow?

[@NeonVars]

@@diofromavaIt's more like 5 if you count Catwoman. Based off the original Detective Comics from the early 40s, it'd be Catwoman, Joker, Scarecrow, Penguin, and Two-Face in that order. Riddler came later in 1948.

[@Megilien]

​@@NeonVarsSelina's barely ever been a villain, especially in recent memory. She kept switching between Anti-Villain, Anti-Hero and full-on ~Good Guy ~.

[@jadenmartinez9209]

The Bat Signal at the end showed that Oz's not gonna be untouchable for long😂🦇

[@arthurmussi9897]

the problem of moving up is that everyone can see you now

[@SidPhoenix2211]

Woe, Batarang be upon ye!

[@YeetIsHere]

@@arthurmussi9897yeah

[@abraham2172]

I just hope his whole Empire dont get teared down in one movie. It wouldnt seem fitting to me, after we watched Oz building it a whole season long.

[@nont18411]

Unless HBO is gonna pull a George RR Martin, then Oz will be untouchable forever

[@chiaritaa_]

The writers need a raise

[@hansbendixen5430]

Absolutely and look it is a woman with no activism, no self insert, no woke ideology.... Massive respect.

[@chiaritaa_]

@ yea yea and this is coming from a woman too..

[@IamFirtyDucker]

@@hansbendixen5430man just say well done to her and move on. Incels always inserting their weirdo feelings where it’s not needed

[@killmonger5097]

@@hansbendixen5430she did a little self insert but not to were you would notice like her being half Mexican and wanting Vic to be half Mexican and giving Vic her family name Aguilar

[@nalday2534]

​@@hansbendixen5430 dawg the day you end up alone will be the funniest one ever can't wait

[@alexisreyes_1039]

Thank you Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves and the entire team working on this series, it has been a great journey. Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell great performances and deserved awards. Hype for The Batman Part II

[@richardhenry7756]

Facts

[@Lickzalot]

Dominic Toretto: "family" Oz: I'm sorry, You're a good man, Toretto.

[@Str52849]

Nice one!))

[@TheUnknown313]

I'm in pain. I'm in absolute pain. Loved this series though! Full on 10/10 for me. Wow!

[@sjhwbs]

Shoutout to hbo this easily one of the best seasons in any comic book show. They really outdid themselves this makes the hype for batman part 2 even greater. The actors for oswald and sophia stole the show I hope they have important roles for the next film.

[@TheUnknown313]

@ 1000000%!

[@olivergarrick1175]

RIP Vic , You never stood a chance 🕊.

[@h.c4898]

No spoilers

[@Joshcoshbagosh]

@@h.c4898 my guy its literally a video about the episode

[@gonzalojosegutierrez1317]

Boy vic did not deserve to go out like that at all, still, great series and really cements The Penguin as the demented pos he is. Although loved how poetic it was when Sofia got sent to Arkham, again lmfao

[@Bentrap15]

​@h.c4898 you're literally watching a video breaking down the final episode.

[@MrBmr111]

Vic was my favorite and now I feel devastated after watching that sense can’t get out out of my head 😭

[@Garlicboss19]

This is one of best finale to a solid show I ever seen Colin Farrell and Christin milioti need Emmy’s immediately for their amazing performances.

[@recoil53]

Certainly better than the end of "How I Met Your Mother".

[@BlackRaven0211]

"Nothing standing in your way now" The Batsignal would like to differ on that, Miss Eve

[@hellfish2309]

“🎶…somethin’ in the way… 🎼”

[@recoil53]

Too on the nose. We all know this is the set-up for the next movie. I expected the Signal at the end, but I think it would have been better to leave it at Oz saying he made it.

[@gonzalojosegutierrez1317]

@@recoil53 Lmfao

[@therealmistahjay]

@@recoil53nah. The signal is a perfect remainder that his so called ‘reign’ won’t stand very long.

[@irwinsolano6635]

@@recoil53never write a movie pls

[@sixfeetunder0105]

This was masterful from end to finish. The acting? The twists, the plot, the writing, the dialogues, the psychological aspect of it which is disturbing at times. Thank you for such an INCREDIBLE AND BRILLIANT SHOW. Hope you get all the awards, it would be well deserved.

[@Batemanfilmzjqe]

Fr. I love how they perfectly calculate certain elements and see you as viewer to have many kinds of emotions

[@recoil53]

Series callbacks. Consistent, believable characters, character development. Like a knew for sure Vic would die when the view from the bench reminded me of when Oz told Vic to look at the sunrise. Oz actually being the one to send Sophia to Arkham when she was saying he was the one that did it the first time (it was Carmine). Even the tainted win for Oz totally makes sense.

[@Batemanfilmzjqe]

@recoil53 wow I didn't think of it like that

[@recoil53]

@@Batemanfilmzjqe In retrospect, even Tsai and the other lieutenants taking over is set up. The over arching reason for new criminal leadership is Oz's continual speech about being over looked. In the first meeting with Tsai, he says he was wondering when Oz would make his move. We know now it's because Tsai and the rest were thinking of doing the same. At the time, it looks like Tsai understands Oz more - the Falcones just look down on him, the Maronis think he is just an opportunist, Sofia knows he has ambition, but doesn't realize how much. At the Gold Summit, it is actually Tsai who reacts first when Oz gives his pitch to work together. Tsai gives a look to another lieutenant who returns it. And it is Tsai who is first looking at Zhao expectantly when Zhao is the last leader with an unopened beer. Then in E08, why did Tsai save Vic by punching him in the stomach? Tsai was watching the Irish gang leader's reaction, then broke the tension by punching Vic, with the message to know his place and stay alive. This is the scene that caught my attention. Why save Vic? Because Tsai wanted a messenger to Oz if Oz survived. And more than likely, that would be for his own plot. Of course Vic being at the edge of the group at the airport just gave away that it was a set-up.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

If they don't win all the awards then you know there's something going on..

[@tthhee01]

"Nothing's standing in your way now." -Something in the Way starts to play...

[@EzekielPrellus]

This was a masterfully done series. Oz's descent into true villainy was wonderful to watch. The Penguin wearing the tuxedo at the end and carrying the top hat and yes, the small nod to the umbrella -- if that doesn't put a smile on your face -- don't know what will.

[@beadiestear]

The end be like: it’s not just a call, it’s a warning…

[@somebody9416]

TO THEM!! 🦇

[@ภัทรพลหอมนาน-ว6ท]

I really like the scene with him, his mom and sofia, it highlight that in the end of the day he still a villain, the thing he said he love most that is his mother but it still isn’t enough for him to tell the truth.

[@GabPinto-f6b]

RIP Victor Aguilar, that scene has solidified my hatred for the penguin. But what great acting it’s so well done Jesus this is amazing work. Job well done to all these great actors

[@Str52849]

The scene is beautiful in every way. Apart from the logic of the Penguin's action in it) Victor did not represent any vulnerability for Penguin. Killing because of some abstract potential vulnerability in the future was very illogical for this character. To shock with an illogical twist was a weak move for such a great show. Thank you, we remember that Piguin is a villain, there is no need to remind us of this with such a clumsy move)

[@JohnnyJustice777]

​​@@Str52849That's not the only reason though. You can interpret it in many ways. Oz, for instance, wanted the approval of his mom. He wants his mom(family )to tell him that he did good and now, he can no longer get that. Oz appreciated all of Vic's contributions. Then Victor said that he sees Oz as family. That triggered jealousy in him because Victor got something which he had never gotten in his life: approval. He already relates to victor due to his disability. Funny thing about this episode is that, Victor hardly stuttered. He usually stutters when he is tensed. This guy taunted those mob bosses without stuttering. Ironically, it's penguin who stuttered more in this episode. The major stuttering episode Victor had was when he was trying to say the word family. The same word that led to his death.

[@JohnnyJustice777]

​@@Str52849even the family sentiment makes sense. This guy just had a traumatic psychotherapy involving his mother. So yeah, he sees family as vulnerability based on his present expierience

[@charleyc2501]

So many amazing people involved in this show but Lauren LFranc deserves all the praise you can tell she had a very clear vision start to finish and you really feel that throughout. She doesn't pull any punches.

[@Seeker9904]

You guys had no right making a show this good I'll need a couple weeks to process this level of quality

[@alicedwonderland7733]

I know! I didn't think this level of proficiency was still possible in Hollywood - and I am not being ironic.

[@larrote6467]

People like you are why the wolrd os so screwed up. Stop worshipping actors! This is just a show. A great piece of art, but that is it; jesters and unimportant people entrwtaining

[@noobofalltrades9766]

They are really setting up that Mayor Penguin storyline really well in this series.

[@matiasrocha317]

The Penguin was a complete masterpiece . Oz was very cruel in this episode , and I like that , because he's is the hero and the villian of his own story . I hope this show gets some Emmy nominations , because the entire cast gives strong performances 👏👏👏👏👏 .

[@zevzero]

That ending was haunting. Fantastic show

[@stefanlennartsson9860]

Every scene with Oz's mother Francis is heartbreaking. Deirdre O'Connell was absolutely phenomenal.

[@brendonsmith3080]

I honestly think this show is a perfect mixture of Gotham on Fox and The Sopranos. Have a feeling that this series is going to receive a lot of Emmy nominations 🐧🏆

[@arthursouza9641]

And wins, of course.

[@henrysarson7417]

That ending with Eve playing this mother fantasy role is so sick. How can a character like Oz face justice. Even Batman doesn’t feel like enough for him

[@Linklex7]

I get the feeling Penguin is actually going to win in part 2 and become the Mayor that Batman eventually stops on part 3. Mayor Penguin will take both Batman & Bruce Wayne to stop. They definitely set up that Oz wants to be Mayor.

[@mypersonal8283]

That's whats funny about Gotham I mean Oz has done some cruel things like killing Vic and letting his mom stay in a vegetative state we feel sympathy because it was a close knit series with not many characters but whatever Oz has done pales in comparison to what Riddler has done or what Joker might have done this is the thing which drives me crazy

[@borednerd2100]

First thing I noticed about Eve is that she looked like his mom

[@stallion529]

The last episode kept me on the edge of my seat. I could not take my eyes off the screen. The the last 5 minutes or so gave me chills.

[@Karlebow571]

I’m so ready for The Batman part 2

[@xAwesomeGamers]

@@Karlebow571 have fun waiting 2 years

[@Wolfking99-x4r]

What an ending I was left speechless I can’t wait to see oz again in the Batman part 2

[@Linklex7]

Forget just part 2. I could see Penguin being the overarching villain Batman doesn’t stop until part 3.

[@dylanmcmahon9690]

@@Linklex7 Sadly I think they're only planning 2 fiilms, praying they change their minds after the success of this show though

[@trankien7477]

​@@dylanmcmahon9690 only If they still have the ability to maintain the quality, if not i think more is not always good

[@dylanmcmahon9690]

​@@trankien7477 100% agreed on that, Joker 2 is a great example

[@rupertpupkin2660]

​​​@@dylanmcmahon9690DC needs to really branch this story out as much as they can without over doing it. This series finally put DC over Marvel for the very FIRST TIME in my opinion. They need to continue to ride this wave and really try to build something. So if it takes 3 films & 2 other side series(Joker, Bane etc...) Then soo be it. I love this universe of The Batman. Ending this storyline with just one more film would be a major mistake I believe.

[@Zaza71737]

Give Lauren LeFranc and Matt Reeves everything! What a masterful show, a generational run.

[@13luckylara]

oz throwing vic's ID in the water, floating away, lost to the tide, similar to how vic lost his family in the flood is so brutal

[@Irishrover101]

Episode 1 I said Vic will die. But man I didn't think he die that way. Your sick if you support Ozz after that. This show was done perfectly. Its an award winning show 👏

[@gabrielnovais871]

Vic kinda had that killable character vibe. I could imagine Oz killing him but no way I would've thought that the writers would go this way

[@Linklex7]

It’s crazy to think Vic got killed, but Eve survived, despite selling him out. Though knowing Penguin, he’s going to torture with that mom cosplay

[@maxKKKKKKKKKKKK]

I still like the Penguin, and I'm completely normal. I love villains in TV shows because I know it’s all fiction, and I can root for the bad guys. In real life, I’m just a regular guy who doesn’t break the law or betray anyone every five minutes, so relax it’s just a show, and viewers have the right to like or dislike any character they want.

[@HeshamGamil-c7v]

​@@maxKKKKKKKKKKKKnah bro any normal human will get sick from ozz but some people's are good cause they will get screwed if they become bad remember the director won't love you in real life to make u complete the season

[@lonewolf.4ki]

Yea, I'm fully against Oz now after what he did to Vic 😢

[@javiernarvaez5297]

This is a truly great show. The writers did a great job at portraying the Penguin on the show like he is in the comics: a villain. It’s about the Penguin rising to the top in Gotham’s criminal underworld. I’m happy they stayed true to his villainous nature.

[@Obelix7701]

This is a absolute masterpiece. The acting.writing. clothes they wear and the whole vibe of the show is just perfect. Thank you for making this

[@zongxiong3761]

“Gotham’s yours sweetheart…” Bat signal lights up*

[@dbxniker7484]

this show was excellent marketing for the second movie im so pumped

[@matthodgkinson2003]

Can we talk about how amazing Oz's outfit in the last scene is. Literally a perfectly comic accurate look

[@Yungninja626]

Not even exaggerating that acting from Cristin throughout the series was one of the best performances ever, Sofia felt so real and i actually felt bad for her. Such a sad fate for her

[@bigjoeofthe707]

7:55 you sure about that honey? He’s on the Bat’s radar now. And I think he will have a cat backing him up as she comes to save her sister

[@michaelprinsloo7347]

Sofia burning the house down was sooo well acted as well. Her acting was also on another level, conveying big emotion with small facial expressions. Brilliantly written and brilliantly acted

[@a.k.rundizbeat3212]

The man has officially embraced his Penguin persona with that dance at the end hah

[@66VNB]

Just finished this show and i just wanna say that this is how you make good television 🔥🔥 great job and i’m looking forward to whatever is next from y’all😁😁

[@billydeez25]

I agree, great show start to finish.

[@adamschroeder5842]

A HUGE credit to everyone involved in this show. It was one of the best things I've ever seen.

[@Hannibal217-t5p]

The show was absolutely astounding! Lauren has created a beautiful and brilliant show! I love this side of DC, where they aren't chasing Marvel anymore, instead they're sticking to their true self - dark and twisted stories that they're known for. Also, a massive props to Max to invest in quality shows rather than greenlighting 100 shows at a time, they're definitely a class apart!

[@Eccentric_Charlie]

All in 8 episodes.

[@KingJemnas]

Oz deluded himself and doesn't see anything he's done as being wrong. This whole series was a 10/10 and I had a discussion with my friends where if this ep didn't deliver, it would still be a 10/10 but that final episode just brought everything together nicely. Expected Vic to make it to the next movie/series but instead it was Eve that made it. Just pure genius

[@afnan13122010]

THIS IS THE BEST TV SHOW OF THE YEAR 2024 !!!!!

[@kreyborn7808]

Such a perfect finale, words cannot describe how amazing this series was.

[@jlyaaburnee]

when sophia had that group therapy session, i think thats when she broke oz. she made it that his mom’s last words to him was that she hated him. that he’s the devil. she took his mother’s love from him. truly the best sequence in the show imo, putting oz in the perfect situation to show everyone just how selfish, depraved and monstrous he really is, even to his own mother.

[@alicedwonderland7733]

CONGRATULATIONS for this brilliant series! It had everything, including that ancient Greek tragedy threads that pull you in. I can't believe the series as a whole and the ending in particular were so good. Of course, 'there are two tragedies in life; one is not getting what you want; the other is getting it' - Nicolas Cage in 'The Lord of War'.

[@johnr.7906]

This series was absolutely fantastic from start to finish. Thank you to the team who created this gem....

[@IVIR808]

I’m just glad Sofia made it out. I guess the rumors were true that she will have a bigger role in the next Batman movie. Can’t wait. This was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen!

[@bangbus2350]

What i loved most was that Oz lied to us (the audience) just like he did to everyone else. For the first half season he seems redeemable like an anti hero. Only in the last 2 episodes we see him for who he really is. We bought that robin hood gangster story but it was all for him.

[@frostyj3931]

Rheny feliz (vic) really did a phenomenal job in this series. His screen presence was awesome along with oz in every way. I really hope to see him in other projects in dcu.

[@Victorious416]

My man did Vic dirty in good ol' Penguin fashion. Brilliant series!

[@vitaminkplus]

Absolutely phenomenal series. Every single episode propels forward. There is not one wasted moment, no fluff, no filler, no dumb characters doing dumb things. Compared to Netflix Marvel series which are just bloated for no good reason except to extend runtime. This TV series is epic beyond majority of the series currently streaming or for the past decade.

[@arazduhoki225]

Everything about this masterpiece was brilliant done and written..mad respect to all the crew and minds behind making this...they showed us that at the end OZ was the real villain and manipulator

[@AntiKeK_671]

This was the sickiest Finale I've seen! The best Penguin hands down! Waiting for Batman 2!

[@seanw5944]

Whether you like it or not, this series delivered. 👏

[@vokejaronwoods3050]

I got hype when the bat symbol shined in the sky

[@elizete_]

and that's all I wanted in this world !!!!!!!!

[@elizete_]

"nothing can stop you" and the bat symbol??? PEAK He is the only one who can stop him now.

[@nomadUCL]

Underneath the bridge... 🎵🎶

[@mahdirahman2006]

Now, wait for 2 years for him to come 😂

[@gerarquiaFM]

5:09 I felt so happy to see Victor actor talk for a second it make think that he was still alive

[@jasfx7241]

Soon as Vic said to Oz “you are like a family to me” I knew what was about to happen.

[@dayvjones245]

Lauren LeFranc is definitely on my radar now. First Agents of SHIELD & now helping Matt expand this version of Gotham. Truly sensational work.

[@branconieto9592]

Many people forgot that the penguin is a villain, they got sure we all reminded that in this episode 😂

[@bobstacks8405]

Na we know, bro. It's been evident since the first episode. Doesn't mean we can't be sad about Vic's death.

[@richardhenry7756]

​@bobstacks8405 Agreed

[@SandraMorris51]

The only thing cheering me up is knowing we'll probably see Sofia in the Batman 2. Or at least I really hope so because Cristin Milioti is brilliant!

[@rovosunny1687]

This is the best villain series I have ever seen absolute masterpiece!

[@ernestoreveres8780]

I’m just gonna describe the series in one sentence : breathtaking . Oz is like Michael myers pure and simple evil . The most sad and dark moment is when his mother say to him : I hate you . The fact that your own mother hate you and wants to kill you that’s so hard . This is so far the most gripping and amazing series that’s I’ve seen . I demand a 2 season . 10/10

[@Ash-ji7bq]

The scary part is that there are real guys like Oz out there in the real world.

[@genjicrow]

Thats antisemitic

[@BOBINDUN]

Yeah, they run the country

[@HeshamGamil-c7v]

But always the people who ends up being the victims are the ones who belive rats

[@borednerd2100]

Yeah and the US just elected one as president.

[@jormungandr4690]

@@borednerd2100 Not the party that had PDF speak for them to be elected ?

[@kultaseppa]

I’m just happy that great writing still exists

[@jqhart6957]

Listen, I knew Vic was going to die since episode 1. But when Oz consoled him after killing squid & said “it gets easier” I thought Vic had more killing in his future 😂😂😂 dang.

[@richardhenry7756]

Agreed

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Colin was right. Penguin is indeed hated. 1) he refused to even confess to his mom about his brothers despite her knowing and still lying that he didn’t do anything, 2) he with the help of a politician looking to move up framed his crimes on her along with the exploding to send Sofia to Arkham, 3) poor Vic. I think a combo of Vic being the last bit of family for Penguin and the thought of Vic rising up against since he rallied the underlings to take out their bosses. Penguin beware. The Bat and The Cat are coming for you. We will probably find out later if Catwoman is in the sequel and maybe Sofia.

[@mojaindustries4185]

I was SO hyped when that bat signal went up in the dark cloudy sky, can't wait for batman 2

[@buccaneercat]

We were literally taken for a ride with this series. We got to see all the highs and lows of Penguin’s character. They made him seem so sympathetic until the very last episode, and expertly pulled the rug out from under everyone, to brutally remind us exactly who The Penguin is. Now we’re all excited to see The Batman knock him down a few pegs, and remind him of how vulnerable he still is.

[@bobstacks8405]

That was so cold. Vic told him he was family and he really meant that smh that poor kid did everything for Oz

[@HeshamGamil-c7v]

That's why anyone one loyalty should be for good things only and at the end of the day don't trust a rat even if he rated in a small thing

[@bobstacks8405]

​@@HeshamGamil-c7vHe was young, naive and didn't know any better. He lost his parents and genuinely believed Oz loved him like a brother and was trying to build the city back up. He really looked up to Oz. But it's how alot of innocent people go out, they trust the wrong ones.

[@HeshamGamil-c7v]

@@bobstacks8405 bro i agree with you he even made him kill he is the best talker ever even mobsters struggles with him hopes batman put him in arkham

[@burbankerr44687]

one of the best and most symbolic endings to a show I’ve ever seen, a brilliant look into oz’s psyche. just when you think he’s redeemable, boy do the tables turn…

[@abdelali9279]

I knew Victor was dying this episode because he is the heart of the operation, because unlike Oz, he really believes that you can be the people's hero even if you are part of the underworld, and Victor represented Oz's last ounce of morality, not just because Victor has seen him in his lowest but becuase Oz doesn't need to pretend anymore that he cares, but seeing him turning his hug into a chokehold was truly disturbing, because that's Oz, he reaches to you making believe that he cares just to take you out when you are getting on his way.

[@Str52849]

No, he died because the screenwriter had to clearly show everyone once again that the Penguin is a villain. Thank you, but you showed us this the whole series) When Oz talked about his dream at the beginning of the first episode, he wasn't pretending)

[@tyrantkiller5388]

R.I.P Vic 🙏🏼

[@Garlicboss19]

Now that is how you craft a villain hats off Mr reeves “ there is nothing standing in your way” Batsignal perfect ending.

[@Linklex7]

It seems like ever since Nolan Batman is forever stuck fighting the same 5 villains over and over. Joker, Two-Face, Ra’s Al Ghul, Falcone, and Maroni. However Matt Reeves is about to show everyone why the big 4 (Joker, Penguin, Riddler, and Catwoman) are still important.

[@georgec5541]

Bravo Lauren Lefranc, an utterly amazing show from beginning to end

[@userrr16-h9k]

One of the finest piece of television,and i expected nothing less from HBO and Max produced shows.. Thank you

[@neo06m2003]

What a happy ending. I love this show!

[@AMindfull]

happy ending? uhhhh

[@maxx1mus1041]

This show and it's ending was phenomenal

[@DAFR2849]

Vic was the only thing stopping me from being team Sofia, now that he’s gone…TEAM SOFIA!

[@SamaelTargaryen-v1n]

I dislike oz for what he did to Vic but even if Sofia gets out she is a wanted felon and I doubt Batman would let cat woman break her out of Arkham as she did blow up crown point

[@Str52849]

She poisoned all her relatives and made the little girl an orphan, remember?)

[@Eccentric_Charlie]

She blew up a city block that got civilians killed not just Oz men. If she just left instead of twisting the knife with Oz when she already had exposed Oz mother real opinion of him she would've canlme our on top.

[@HenzoW-cf3mh]

10/10. Absolute masterpiece. The Penguin really got elevated in this new universe and the build up is fantastic. Whether he is in Part 2 or even Part 3 I know Matt Reeves and that other woman will do it justice. I would like to see him take on even more Batman villains like Joker, Two-face, and Bane. Joaquin Felix plays a good Joker despite the atrocious 2nd movie so seeing him against Batman but with good writers would be cool. Seeing them implement all the villains into the franchise would be good.

[@eastsidereviews727]

I knew Vic would not make it long in the game, but man that was heartbreaking, like why didn't you just leave when you had that chance 😭! Oz ain't worth a damn! They have to get a lot of Emmy love cause everybody acted, directed, and produced their behinds off in this show! Can't wait for Batman Part 2!

[@Str52849]

Yes, this was a very illogical move on Penguin's part. I think the writers agreed to this for the sake of Matt Reeves for Batman 2

[@ahmedrasheed6713]

A pure classic show .

[@jaegar2786]

Whenever I had passing moment of “Geez wouldn’t be great if Penguin did this heinous act,” and THEY ACTUALLY DID! It’s beautiful! It’s supervillain you love to see!

[@mianhussain2357]

Colin’s Penguin is right beside Heath’s Joker.

[@internetdinosaur8810]

Lauren LeFranc. Thank you!!

[@toneriggz]

Great show, HBO has a knack for solid limited series. And a true villain, not an antihero. Oz betrays, murders, lies to pretty much everyone. He’s a monster. And Colin brought him to life in a way few actors could.

[@HunterTalksMovies]

A perfect finale. 🐧

[@djnkosi]

To all the creators of this show... congratulations on achieving a jewel of a series. Thank you!

[@gondalasatvarsh5892]

What he did to his mom is messed up. It was the opposite of what she wanted. She wanted to die peacefully, but she is trapped in a vegetative state now. Great series happy to know the ending was very in-line with his character.

[@MARTUNIX]

The writing and acting, music also 10/10

[@ZorchSA]

I could not stand to see Vic get beaten up by the Batman. His in a better place😂

[@Shinjo_Ms]

This is a testimony to everyone saying people dislike female written scripts and stories. People hate BAD WRITING. This is a masterclass in checking boxes for everything I swear. Such a gorgeous finale. Congrats to the whole crew and team for delivering this.