THE PENGUIN 1x5 | Homecoming | Reaction | Review | Discussion

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These are reaction highlights from the episode. For full-length and extended reactions check out our Patreon: ➡Extended Reaction: www.patreon.com/posts/114434723 ➡Full Watch-Along: www.patreon.com/posts/114423010

[@samueljones4285]

Can we get a Terrifier 3 movie reaction?

[@jhonmiths1344]

@@samueljones4285😅

[@jaysondixon923]

The fact there were 3 different storylines going on in this episode and they come together at the end is wild

[@sand_niqqa925]

The funny thing is a Man dressed as a Bat is gonna kick his ass in the coming years lol

[@breakbones47]

Reeves said this show will lead directly to Batman 2 so I’m gonna predict that the movie will be based on the No Man’s Land storyline

[@WalkBesideMe]

When Taj and Nadia are being lit on fire, my legit first thought was "STOP DROP AND ROLL WTF?!" Then it cuts to a shot of a Stop Drops sign. This show is amazing lol

[@jonnybarrera3355]

An absolutely beautiful episode… I can’t even say more by far my favorite… back to them Penguin roots 🥲🙏🏼

[@Nicobruhhh17]

This is PEAK cinema

[@LittleGalaxyBoy]

I hope by the end of the show, Penguin gets what he wants: his very own penthouse, nightclub, and maybe even a design that reflects his high-class comic book appearance. A top hat, long classic coat with fur trim. Something that really elevates him as the iconic crime lord he's known to be. So by the events of The Batman 2 we'll see a Penguin who's closer to his comic counterpart.

[@Nichole-1989]

Maybe even a parade in his honor, like Rex Calabrese? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@LittleGalaxyBoy]

I also like the theory that Rex Calabrese wore an outfit similar to the Penguin from the comics, which could explain why Oz may adopt that style. Growing up, he might have been inspired by the gangster he looked up to as a child. Episode 7, according to the list, is titled "Top Hat," so maybe we'll explore this aspect in a flashback. I feel like the writers have got to include a lore reason for why this Penguin would wear a top hat other than it being iconic to the character in the comics.

[@MrFredstt]

@@LittleGalaxyBoy That would work

[@sidraiz22]

Episode 7 is called top hat :)

[@danielrosales2098]

I loved the house cat making a cameo

[@user-vz5lw2pu8t]

Her therapist joining her family simply to try to please her is real af

[@selenarodgers5667]

Fr☝️🤣😂

[@vernontk]

He said, "I noticed you became a fully swagged out batman villain and that's really working for me"

[@MrFredstt]

@@vernontk Lmfao that's too good

[@vinsanity40k]

unless he's her way to keep getting more of the "bliss" drug from arkham asylum, he seems pretty useless so far. 😄

[@davidgeldner2167]

I felt it was a truly terrible speech and the dialogue is so bad that I don’t buy it tbh

[@charleslee8313]

"Get your 'Jon Snow' lookin'-ass down!" I laughed LOUD at that line. 16:55 -- the EXACT reaction I was waiting for, when Sofia did that.

[@fuzzy__dunlop]

This is the upload I look forward to most after each episode.

[@FeliciaWilliams1908]

I ain’t worried about Penguin, he gonna be ok. I am rooting for Sophia.

[@meC916]

Facts!!!!

[@artry93]

Same here. I hope the showrunner and writers don't kill her off in the couple of episodes.

[@LokiturnedmeintoaFrog]

How do we know that Pengwin won't be killed off? This is Matt Reeves' universe

[@bigjoeofthe707]

@@LokiturnedmeintoaFrogcause he will be in The Batman 2. It’s been said he’s in it. Penguin is an established villain to Batman. This Batman is just in his 2nd year and Penguin was an underling.

[@SUPERCHARGERS61904]

This show just gets better

[@tmac731]

It’s crazy how the three main characters are all the villain but they are justified

[@aaronhuff2813]

you guys are awesome. Sophia made a huge mistake not going to the Triads. She left them hanging on the Bliss deal. Oz is going to spin that as her trying to cut them out and that's exactly what it looks like. He'll say he took the Bliss to make good with them aka a show of loyalty. He's got so many connections from running the Falcones drops operations for years. Now it looks like the old families are going after the Triads? #ThePenguin☔

[@iceastone]

It won't get a S2. However, if they wanted, they could make more limited series as an ongoing thing. Almost like an anthology where we see different perspectives of Gotham. A focused series on a particular character but only if it makes sense in the context of the main story and developing that character. I honestly wouldn't have a problem w/that. Show the films from Batman's pov and the series from the villains/antagonists or supporting characters pov. Just a suggestion.

[@TruthisHere78]

Brilliant suggestion. They really struck oil with this series. Incredible show.

[@breakbones47]

Totally makes sense. Like next season, could be Ra’s Al Ghul origin story or introducing Mr Freeze

[@iceastone]

@@breakbones47 Doubtful Reeves will touch on fantastical villains since his Batverse is more grounded. However, I can see those characters being used in the shared DCVerse. TBH, I'm ready for more villains/antagonists that haven't been explored yet. If Batman has 1 of the best rogues gallery, then show that. I'm tired of the same overused villains. There's a lot of characters to play with. I'm really hoping Reeves touches on Court of Owls since we haven't seen them on film. A door was left open on the Waynes' backstory in The Batman so, I'm hoping it leads down that path, but we'll see. 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@timothyflynn2738]

If the Riddler took inspiration from the Zodiac killer, then I could see Reeves’ take on Mr. Freeze being inspired by the very real, terrifying ‘Iceman’ hitman.

[@bigjoeofthe707]

I think that’s what the plan is. They had a plan for shows within GCPD and Arkham respectively. The GCPD show would’ve taken place before The Batman following a cop who teeters on that line of good cop and corrupt cop. It is said there may be more spin-offs from characters in this universe.

[@kenyattacoleman7284]

that's the agatha kick!!!!!!! had me doubled over stomach hurt laughin hahahahahaha

[@markgarcia1187]

Never thought I'd see so many 😮 faces out of these two. 😂

[@carterforthewin1]

17:01 the audible gasp I gave when I watched was so loud haha I was not expecting that

[@EdwardSanchezProductions]

I love this show so much

[@diegoluna2549]

The best series of all Max has done with a great cast. Victor, Oz, Sofia.

[@jasfx7241]

You two are my fav reactors, discovered yall in 2021 thru short horror films since then been watching forever i even still go back and watch the short horror films reactions they are hilarious

[@GorilaZinDaMizT]

This show is tremendous. I mean i loved Gotham but this is sensational 👏

[@TruthisHere78]

Gotham was a mess lol. It had it's moments though. Colin is a big upgrade from Robin.

[@spaceace9103]

Was waiting for this love your reactions

[@mercedesmcgee89]

This episode was good ❤ I hope u both are u having good day, today.

[@JohnSilverHawkins]

I think the idea that Sofia was a "really good person" before she was framed for the Hangman murders seems a bit inaccurate. She seemed quite pleased with the idea of taking over the Falcone family from her father, whom she had helped prop up and assist with political connections and legitimacy. Her father also commended her toughness, which seems very indicative to me given Carmine's own sensibilities. After all, what kind of person would Carmine, of all people, regard as "hard" like himself? Likely not someone we would generally perceive as "good".

[@michaelhicks585]

I don't want nor need a season 2 I want a new character story just as good. Scarecrow or Ivy

[@WilliamLamont82]

Or Catwoman aka Sophia's half-sister 😂

[@enter4none]

"the truth is... I am Iron Man" == "I gassed the family".

[@scottboswell6406]

Before this is over, I want to see Sophia GET that former Arkham doctor!!! Is there a way she could survive? Maybe move to Metropolis?

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Or maybe Bludhaven. Nightwing doesn’t exist yet. So maybe there.

[@MarioBario]

​@@bigjoeofthe707where Catwoman went, right?

[@bigjoeofthe707]

@@MarioBario yep. Maybe she bumps into Sofia there if Sofia were to relocate

[@bri4498]

Every episode is good. IGN gave this show a total rating of 5/10 LOL, ridiculous

[@WatchallH]

IGN does that for a reason. While everyone is praising something IGN does the opposite for the attention. That’s all they are after the attention.

[@TruthisHere78]

​@@WatchallH Exactly. IGN is a bunch of weirdos.

[@Nabneet1507]

IGN gave she hulk a 9 out of 10. That says a lot about those retards.

[@eloisecole3579]

and they spoild the ending I found the finale extremely disappointing and misguided. The acts of mimicry reach their lowest point here, with a betrayal that recalls but can’t quite conjure the quiet devastation of character deaths from The Sopranos and Breaking Bad. It’s jaw-dropping for all the wrong reasons. To the bitter end, Oswald Cobb’s ambitions get the better of him. Perhaps he’ll fare better when someone else’s spinning plates are at the center of the picture.

[@JohnnyK-tf6ig]

Sit your Jon Snow lookin ass down, LMAO that got me. Seriously though you guys have the best react channel for this show.

[@Devondavis-fm2dz]

This episode was good

[@anthonythebold1161]

14:05 the faces of pure shock 🤣

[@The-Last-1-Left]

Jonni Viti gets donkey of the day with his big mouth. Homie could've had it all if he wasn't so damn dumb.

[@selenarodgers5667]

Right….he should have stayed quiet ☝️

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you two are having an great and awesome day ❤

DIDNT SEE YOU GUYS AT NYC COMIC CON,

[@MeandMumzyReacts]

I just had a thought , the only way I can see penguin getting Squid to work for him is if he tells him Sofia killed his cousin Calvin which is the place Vic took penguins mom , that's prob why squid was looking , thinking " who's going into my cousin's home " squid prob gonna be hostile at first but penguin will win him over and get him to help push the new drug as his a dealer anyway

[@iordaniskaravasilis]

Enjoy this season and that's it don't hope for a second season because then we're going to be comparing and saying that season one was better . Some of us didn't want a sequel to the Joker and look at what happened there

[@SRowntree]

Calling it now: Oz kills his mom by the end of the show

[@CrazyWerewolf444]

I didn't even think about this. I was mostly going with Penguin killing Vic but damn this take would be dark as hell if this does end up happening as Collin said we will hate him in the finale.

[@MrFredstt]

@@CrazyWerewolf444 Oh, Colin said we were going to hate Penguin?

[@CrazyWerewolf444]

@MrFredstt Yeah I remember one his interviews he said that Penguin does something unforgivable by the end, pushing him towards the Penguin we know him as. Look up the video "Colin Farrel: 'Scenes in The Penguin Are Pretty Brutal'". Interesting what he talks about.

[@MrFredstt]

@@CrazyWerewolf444 Well shit that definitely says a lot about what's going to happen. Either Vic or his mom

[@CrazyWerewolf444]

@MrFredstt Yep that's why I'm trying hard not to get attached to his mom and definitely Vic. But it's hard because Vic is such a relatable character.

[@jsav9006]

Maronies don’t recognize Oz speaks Spanish. He really be playing dumb!

[@bigjoeofthe707]

I think that was Farsi. If I recall in the behind the scenes stuff shown every post episode that Sal’s wife was Iranian.

[@dihboas]

Sofia said “not while I’m talking, no”

[@maquillamelily212]

The show is so good I find the episodes shorter and shorter each time. I do not care that Batman isn’t here

[@danielrosales2098]

This is the best interpretation of Gotham since the 90’s animated Batman series

[@a_real_one2000]

This was such a good eps completing the circuit. The prodigal son returned to hood. That rex calabrese story may be coming true just not exactly as he planned

[@sawkevinnoel7954]

The lighting is crisp.

[@jimellis5631]

New show new channel what's up guys I'm so addicted to this it is not funny I want to see Sophia more and more

[@TylerRieckhoff]

I'm asking myself where Batman he must be on vacation.

[@fortheloveofcyberpunkandsc6343]

At the end of the movie, he said he would concentrate more on helping people survive the flood. Reeves said that you will see what Batman was doing in the next movie

[@josesalinas1235]

You know is what would be lit in this show, if they once in a while they show the Batman signal . And people reacting to it

[@osatoharuna]

crazy episode but the whole time i was thinking someone needs to get officer bock a glass of water

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Some actually believe Sofia wasn’t truly good to start with. Like they forget that she believed her dad did good things and all that was said were lies cause he was a top man. She treated Penguin kindly. She joked with him about him being her driver and admitted it was a crappy job. Alberto called him “Penguin” and she told him to not call him that. We saw her reaction to how she was when she realized her dad unalived 6 women and her mom (Summer Gleason becoming the newest victim). She was in denial when realizing who her dad is. And when Alberto even tried to tell Sofia that there’s no proof to that she yelled at him to wise up cause those women are the ones she was being framed for. Sofia was good even she associated with criminals but we can see she didn’t truly know. We’ve seen it in mob movies when the wife realizes her husband isn’t who she thought

[@lilliananderson4808]

Other 🔥 episode

[@miersdelika5016]

I bet Squid will eff things up by hurting Oz' mom.

[@rednihilist]

Idk how much it means to you guys, but sooo many people (both reactors & irl folks) seemed to completely miss the point of Sofia’s ep & even said some gross things. You didn’t. So I came here first after watching. Y’all are great! Thank you for posting!!

[@viewmaster617]

So I haven't watched the show just yet ,but from watching clips of Vic, is this Vic supposedly end up growing up to be Gotham's notorious hitman Victor Zsasz???

[@bigjoeofthe707]

Sofia is that boss. I’m with her

[@beboutbidness9616]

Every episode feels like a season finale for other shows.

[@MADBD619]

Could Oz really be able to rule the city with so many dangerous wolves that after his hyde right about now?

[@darkknightshaun]

Hell yea nigga it’s The Penguin. There’s just gonna be sacrifices along the way…those sacrifices who know 🤷🏿‍♂️ might be Vic or his Dukes.

[@abrimfulofasha]

Yeah, he's the kingpin of Gotham. Like my man said above, he will sacrifice things to get there. I have a feeling his mum dies, and that also sends him on a path to destruction and glory.

[@bkr0118]

yall forgot he was a villain huh ? LOL

[@MarioBario]

I'm just here hoping to see Roxy again

[@donniebell7887]

Ill be the one to say it. If batman shows up it would ruin the show

[@xFearcampaignx]

If they decide to cancel The Batman 3 as rumored now if Superman does well I don't see a season 2 coming

[@WilliamLamont82]

If The Batman 2 is successful why would they cancel part 3 just because Superman is successful?

[@xFearcampaignx]

@@WilliamLamont82 like I said that's what been rumored. Probably to focus more on the DCU since it's not part of it this is else worlds

[@WilliamLamont82]

@@xFearcampaignx all that matters to the studio is $$$....If The Batman 2 is a financial success there will be a Batman 3 regardless of how successful Superman is.

[@xFearcampaignx]

@@WilliamLamont82 That's not always the case

[@churchjones1758]

Where's that Smile 2 review? 😂

[@CCARL11]

The doctor julian is creepy as hell, he just suddenly appears in her dressing room while she's dressing. Anybody else wondering if this guy is real or he just exists in Sofia's mind.

[@lestwins8114]

You might be into something... I also think this mofo is not real

[@smartwise_Sam]

Well he is Shades lol that’s his character (Luke Cage)

[@beethewizard]

I hoped when Danny DeVito got the role they would have him play it more like this even if a bit more campy. Penguin is a gangster point black. I see this version become the new template.

[@Xzenoblade101]

Can't be an imagination cause one of they guys opened the door for him to walk in Sofia's room

[@MarioBario]

This is a show about gotham done right. You hear that fox/disney? And this has been leagues better than the mcu shows too

[@yourkillercustomscom]

I wonder if they didn't drop the garage doors on Oz if he still would have lit them on fire?

[@abinator3651]

u guys gonna react to the CREATURE COMMANDOS Trailer?

[@ItsMrs.Marston]

FIRST LOVE YALL❤❤

[@Mr.Hollywood001]

Where’s reaction to smile 2

[@dodecatemoria]

oz woman is going to become catwoman. she has a michelle pfeiffer appeal.