THE PENGUIN Ep 4 REVIEW - Give Cristin Milioti her Emmy!

[@mandeehess3618]

I started this series, like many people I'm sure, wanting to see the 'rise' of Penguin and how this will bridge The Batman I and II... and now... Now, I want to see the rise of Sophia and hopefully get to see her... progress... and have interactions with Pattinson's Batman in the next movie. I don't know if both Sophia and Oz will make it out of this series, don't know the plans, but hot damn I hope Sophia rises. I was so bummed when Alberto was killed off in Ep1, because I love that actor, but I'm so glad we got to see flashbacks of her relationship with him. I cannot wait for next week! So glad this is a week-to-week series so we can have these great conversations every week. "Put your pants on, Johnny. We need to talk." #teamsophia

[@jackgreenway4679]

This makes Sofias scream at the end of episode 1 even more scary and more tragic. It also recontextualizes the scene with Carla Viiti pulling her kid away at the funeral party for her brother she knows she’s not actually The Hangman but she does know she could be out for vengeance and could hurt her daughter. The way Sofia leans into people thinking she’s The Hangman knowing now she’s just leaning into what other people think of her.

[@munchkin275s]

The Penguin might be the title character, but this episode had me routing for Sofia by the end. She truly was screwed over by everyone around her (except her brother). And seeing Arkham as a villain in itself means I'll never see it the same way in another Batman property again. Fantastic writing from them on that front!

[@nicholasbarrientos2206]

god i love this show. its just so good and "Batman isn't even here and i don't miss him bc we just got a full episode where Arkham was the antagonist" perfectly sums it up. the world building, stakes, character development, action/intensity, everything just so well done. we're all cheering on Sofia right!? lol anyways thanks for the ep review, hope you're doing well!

[@CoyJandreau]

You too! And thanks!

[@boomtoastedgaming3942]

"When you care about the villain and the hero, every punch lands twice" wow that is really good and this show does a great job with that now having explored Sofia's past

[@CoyJandreau]

Glad you’re loving it too!

[@DialloMoore503]

Who’s the hero? It’s more like villains against other villains.

[@VersusSEED]

Never felt like clapping out loud for a character as much as this 😭👏 great story and pay off. Now so conflicted and anticipating the clash between Sofia and Penguin. Fantastic!

[@birck4293]

We don't need a ceremony just give cristin the awards

[@CoyJandreau]

ITS TIME

[@marianaghita5813]

I agree. She's fantastic.

[@withershin]

I think the scene where Cristin Milioti is smoking in the window is a masterclass of everything. The way the camera frames her in the window pane actually made me pause for a moment and think, "well that was an artistic shot"... nope it was part of the story. 100% Emmy.

[@michaeloneill1360]

Cristin Milioti just Kills It in this Role!! GIVE HER AN EMMY!! 'Spin Off Show' are you Kidding me?? People would Die to be Able to Create a Show this GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@lorihagens8329]

Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell need to have their names already etched on next year’s Emmys!! Tonight’s episode was an absolute masterpiece. Love your channel Coy. Can’t wait to hear you guys discuss this episode on Capes and Cowls.

[@_ripVanWinkle_]

ill never forget the name Cristin Milioti The cancelled Arkham show hurts even more now

[@RaheemNelson]

My favorite episode so far. Shocking, heartbreaking and masterfully crafted and acted.

[@lilmilontiktok]

I dont ever want to stop watching Cristin play Sofia

[@bellaliistro]

WB sent me the entire series for review about a month and a half ago and I couldn’t wait for audiences to get to this episode, sofia is the ultimate heart of the show in my opinion. it only gets wilder and more engrossing

[@JoJoJoker]

Does this require certain credentials?

[@bellaliistro]

@@JoJoJoker yes I’m a film journalist

[@DialloMoore503]

What’s your favorite episode? No spoilers.

[@nikolaiquack8548]

I wanna add to something, because I haven't seen this particular element get talked about a lot within in the episode: Alberto just became such a lovable character in retrospect and his loss for Sofia became so much more heartbreaking. I think it's really interesting that Carmine calls him "soft". In episode 1 we get introduced to him as this hedonistic druggie "loser" type of mob character. But actually, if you think about it, his lifestyle and especially his drug abuse makes a lot of sense. I think sensitive people who grow up in these kinds of environments often flee into escapism through any means. Drugs are very attractive to people like that, who wanna drown out the fucked up world they're living in. So what we saw as him being a useless druggie in episode 1, turns out to have just been his coping mechanism for being "soft". He's the only one, who unequivocally stands with Sofia. Notice the detail of how Sofia is only able to get out of Arkham, once her father is dead and Alberto is technically in charge. He couldn't help her sooner, but as soon as he could, he got her the fuck out of there. He seems to have been a really good brother. Maybe not the best person, but out of the entire family, we've never seen him kill anyone. It's totally possible that for all of his supposed failings, he was just a sweet guy who made fun of Oz in the wrong moment. And about that: He must have known that Oz ratted on Sofia, so of course he would be insulting towards him. He was also on drugs. So in retrospect even his murder by Oz just got re-contextualized so much.

[@munchkin275s]

I didn't even think of that, the fact she gets out as soon as dad is dead and her brother is in charge!

[@nikolaiquack8548]

@@munchkin275s Jup. And then he immediately gets taken from her.

[@tsheporabekane4172]

He called Oz a loser and a "little b**ch" and mocked him about his dream... Alberto was anything but a nice guy.

[@nikolaiquack8548]

@@tsheporabekane4172 Again, Oz was responsible for ratting on Sofia. She ended up in Arkham for 10 years, so of course her brother, who loved her dearly, would be super fucking pissed at him. Wouldn't you?

[@ChristineWagenheim]

@@tsheporabekane4172 it's so complicated because on the one hand you understand Oz reacting the way he did and killing him after that, but on the other he's part of the reason Sofia went to Arkham so you get why Alberto would hate him and want to tear him down. which the fact nothing is black and white is part of what makes this show so good IMO.

[@chris5632]

Give Christin and Collin all the Emmys

[@Sir-Fettucini]

Loving this show so far! Getting an inside look of Arkham was incredible, I want a whole show based on that now lol

[@itsmint6530]

Hey Coy, it was great to meet you at NYCC, thanks for taking the time to chat. (the 50yr old guy from Scotland 😁).

[@CoyJandreau]

Dude it was such a pleasure talking with you! And A HAPPY BDAY VERSARY TRIP!

[@miguelfmyers]

Wonderful episode. Arkham felt like such a character. Loved the carmine performance even more than the film. Would love a video of you ranking your favorite gothams cities. Mines is The batman’s . Tim burtons gotham and then the jokers gotham.

[@mikexturtle8414]

This show continues to be a work of art and I love that we continue to dive into this world each week

[@akouri6967]

Love that energy, man! Even if it's a show or movie that you're not so into, your enthusiasm for the source material shines through! Keep up the good work!

[@BRWednesday]

Got dang that was BRUTAL. I've always wanted to see more of Arkham, and what a package we got it in. Master class is right! Bonus Mark Strong too?! Phenomenal episode

[@Justice_Not_Vengeance]

Cristin Milioti was amazing and I was so sad because of her performance and what was done to her. Also insanely attracted to her and grateful for whoever chose her outfits this episode, what a beautiful woman. 10/10 episode as always.

[@Michael.Miles1]

#Justice4Magpie 😭😭

[@ObsessiveGeek]

Sofia having the audacity to say she did nothing wrong and speak about never forgetting victims but not say Magpies name. 🤬 I hope somehow poor Magpie survived, she just wanted a friend. 😰

[@kylecarter1599]

Milioti was so good she made me not realize her father was recast for like two minutes

[@Edstr85]

Rewatching The Batman and Eps 1-3 after this just gives so much more context and layers to this world they've crafted. Truly remarkable. Taking away the fact that it's a DC comics based show, it's still such a fantastically written, shot and acted in crime show. All the awards!! Coy, do you think we'll get a Jimmy Gordon appearance towards end of season? Great job with channel! 🤘🏻

[@mydreaminorbit9297]

I wasn't expecting The Penguin to out do House of the Dragon but it 100% has. This show is a masterclass in how to do a show about the bad guys. If Cristin doesn't win an Emmy, she sure as hell won the audience.

[@heattb8084]

Let’s go!! I was waiting on this . Favorite episode. Definitely a master class!!

[@Edi100]

This is probably one of my favorite performances in TV!

[@dcenthusiast]

It was an awesome episode! This show is really becoming the best dc show in years right alongside Superman and Lois. If you don't mind me asking, what type of camera are you using? The visual looks great!

[@sethsentertainmenttalks]

Dude your breakdown on the episode is spot on!! While I was watching the penguin, I was thinking to myself.. this is a DC show, and it’s phenomenal!! So hyped for next week!! This show is Emmy worthy

[@miguelmontero6144]

Cristin Milioti masterclass! Give her all the awards!

[@Brook11223]

Summer Gleeson from Batman: The Animated Series makes her live action debut. I was just shocked by that debut. So good. Also Sofia Falcone really pulls no punches and carries out her plan of attack in the most smoothest way possible.

[@CoyJandreau]

Cheaaaa

[@Brook11223]

@@CoyJandreau Kinsey the same actor from The Batman arrests Sofia Falcone.

[@bigjsquare1988]

Coy...your passion is showing. 😁

[@SirBillyDorseyJr]

I agree with everything you said. This is Cristin’s Emmy episode.

[@SoloDaddyStories]

Don't forget the Maroni family are after both the Penguin and Sofia also

[@KuriousHeroD]

Magpie was a surprising and welcome pull in did not expect!!

[@CoyJandreau]

Same!

[@alexandrah8570]

Wow that was so amazing, my heart was racing so fast at the end 😮😮

[@davidmanning2859]

Now that she knows it was oz that killed Alberto, I think everyone and anyone close to him is now in imminent danger. The battle of wits between these 2 is gonna be wild. It looks like the next episode is gonna be oz taking on the Marones, and the rest is gonna be the war between Oz and Sofia. I gotta a feeling the chaos and body count is gonna go up 10 fold from here on out, and I predict a full-on snap/going crazy from sofia. I know this episode did a lot of showing she wasn't crazy going into arkham, but her time in arkham and her life experiences I think are gonna push he over the edge. She has done a lot of teetering and playing off the crazy til this point, but I can see her fully losing it at some point before the end. Potential deaths for me are her therapist, oz's girl, his mother, vic and vitti once he is expendable.

[@meanwhilekai]

Camera upgrade??? Keep it up Coy!

[@Nicho213007]

As someone who hasn't been terribly impressed by this show so far this episode was great, hopefully, the show can keep this level of quality until the final episode and absolutely give Milotti all the awards. immediately

[@ed_bouy]

Didn't end so well for that girls mother, whether that was foreshadowed previously , or just another person in the family that put themselves on Sofia's (s)hitlist. Interesting irony there considering what Sofia resorts to at the end and everybody gets it. Very good episode!

[@gr8handsftl]

The writing and acting in this show is just fantastic. It really has me wanting more from this universe. There are so many unexpected twists and turns. When the woman in the next cell said her name was Magpie, I though that would be interesting to bring that character in, but then, well..... I really like where this is going. My cousin Michael plays Johnny Viti and is doing a fantastic job with it. I'm kind interested to see where that part of the story is going as well. Can't wait until episode 5

[@bastitalks]

I really hope that Cristin Milioti gets more lead roles in movies and shows. She career should be up there with Emma Stone. Such an amazing actor

[@ThousanWhite]

It’s hers to lose at this point. As long as the show ends satisfyingly and strong, she’s gonna get it.

[@papapeaceful8713]

Great episode. Nice shirt and review big Coy

[@philrm99]

Yep, this version of Sofia Falcone is more frightening than any of the Batman rogues 😮

[@josephashley4122]

Dayum we should've had a Falcones show about the family vs other mob familes. Great episode

[@Joshcoshbagosh]

Bruh this version of Arkham is some absolute fuckery. This is what I want. Batman's world should be SCARY. I am getting the distinct feeling that the next movie is going to delve deeper into the corruption and history of Arkham, following up on the thread about Martha's family and why she was there...

[@jollyrayda]

Pure gold, top to bottom 🙂

[@katarn101]

Just finished this episode and it was absolutely fantastic! Arkham felt like its own character and I'm now insanely curious what's going to happen next!

[@janechoy2073]

This episode locks her in for an Emmy nom!!!

[@libbyallen2566]

Without a doubt my favourite episode of the series so far!!

[@SydneyPayne87]

I didn’t take Oz as knowing that she was going to Arkham. He ratted on her obviously but I really believe him after this episode and how he reacted towards the cops taking her that he didn’t know what was going down.

[@Dooger13]

My goodness, this show is good. This is how good TV can be. It makes no sense how Star Wars shows can’t (other than Andor) master a more cinematic and drama filled, award-winning, excellent mature writing, etc. flavor like this! I also shake my head after every episode because I know the person who was dating Cristin Milioti right before they started filming this and every week I think to myself, “Dude. You blew it.”

[@doc8013]

Strong was good for the brief second he was in the show but he had nowhere near enough acreen time to believe he's better in the role than Turturro imo. JT was awesome in The Batman. And I think you meant Joker 2. Hope so. The first Joker delivered expertly in building out a Gotham that showed us how Arthur could turn into what he became. This show is friggin amazing.

[@jonnyparr4375]

I hope she makes it through this show because I need to see her in the Batman 2. This episode really makes me want to see her come out on top after seeing what she went through in Arkham, I also think that if they can stick the landing for this series that it’ll probably go down as one of my favorites if not my favorite show of all time. Really enjoying everything about it.

[@Grimbear13]

This was such a great way to throw the show into a tornado. I figured she was setup to some degree. But I did not expect her to be as clean as she was (not totally clean was obviously still protecting her dad knowing what he did). But also how it felt like I could see where Sofia made a mistake and said a few wrong things to Oz to make him more willing to burn the bridge with her. But yeah talk about a show that does such a great job buiding out the world jeez!

[@DizzeeLex91]

This show is brilliant. Cristin Milioti is exquisite. Shit, everybody is incredible in this show.

[@JoshuaGonzalez-sr7xy]

That was great. It's just goes to show how much Falcone had control and Batmans need to stop corruption. This was crazy.

[@pianist150]

The cool thing is out of Vic, Sofia and Oz the only one I know is gonna make it out alive is the one I least want to make it out alive. Vic and Sofia I'm actively rooting for but I know the show is about Penguin's rise to taking over Gotham

[@CoyJandreau]

Yessss

[@rljensen3]

This episode had some really intense almost uncomfortable scenes (booking and Arkham prep) but it just made her performance as the character all the more better. 180% Christin deserves Emmy recognition.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

The really sad part about the treatment of individuals is it’s not the departure from reality you’d hope it is

[@tforest76]

I knew Sofia was set up. Just can’t believe that it didn’t click for me that strangulation was Carmine’s thing. We knew Oz was trying to keep her from being taken advantage of by Summer, but man he clearly had no idea how far Carmine was gonna go to protect himself.

[@masterjedipk1249]

I am enjoying this show best episode yet. Hats of to the writers and the execution of everything is great. Everything is hitting, and i have to say and i know its a different IP, but its excellent just. I wanted to hear that conversation at the end I was ready for it. Give all Departments the Emmy for everything, wardrobe, hair, makeup, cinematography. Emmys for everyone. I am so serious.

[@michaeloneill1360]

You Got That Right!! #Emmys!!!!!

[@CoyJandreau]

GIVE THEM ALL OF THE EMMYS YOU HAVE

[@michaeloneill1360]

@@CoyJandreau YES PLEASE!!!

[@Vic717]

Coy and Brandon Davis should collab on something. They’re two of the most informed and entertaining individuals in this field. Throw Hector Navaro in there two for some spice 😂.

[@lilmilontiktok]

Yesss Mark String was even better somehow. He needs more recognition for sure and an emmy nomination in my opinion.

[@toneslice989]

Masterpiece. Im loving this show. HBO does it again!

[@SILVER_JP]

I know this is off subject and I apologise! Lol, but I know I’ve watched too much ReelRejects now that I can recognise the work of the same thumbnail creator lol 👏👏

[@lilmilontiktok]

That was one of the best episodes I’ve ever seen. 9.9/10

[@Aussie27Legend]

Off the top, i thought this episode was very good. I must admit I have a tendency to roll my eyes a bit when genre fans who sample... let's say a narrow field jump to "they have to win an oscar for this" (or in this case, emmy) and whilst i admit I still have a little bit of that here (in no way shade to any performers by the way, there is a couple of factors, the most important of which is this is a limited series; *if* DC can resist the urge to announce a second season the limited series category is always the weakest field so there is a realistic chance cristi could get in (she's very good in the role, clearly, the way the emmys works is you submit a standout episode for your character for considering and this is clearly the one you send for ms. milioti). Now, does she compare to say last year's winner Jessica Gunning? That's up to the individual to decide, but i suggest caution in immediately jumping to conclusions (like, people were unironically saying downey should have been nominated for endgame, time mostly shows that hasty declarations are just that).

[@josecardonavlogs6509]

This show is so Damn good!

[@CoyJandreau]

Truly!

[@KalvinPatel]

INCREDIBLEEEE 🔥🔥🔥

[@loganv20]

Thoughts on Theo Rossi becoming the Scarecrow?

[@CoyJandreau]

Fuuuuuuuuck I love that

[@loganv20]

Looking at his office the artwork…. It’s all dark or maybe another villain

[@dougheyes]

I adore this show. Every aspect is on point and everyone is delivering their A-game. I really hope when award season arrives they get their just due.

[@CoyJandreau]

All in. Agreed!

[@Nate-616]

This episode was AMAZING!!!! Could you see Stjepan šejić‘S Harley Quinn (Harleen) to be the Harley in this universe. That adaptation of Harley Quinn would be AWESOME!!! What would your comic recommendations be to highlight DC Crime Families?

[@JDFLopez]

Definitely the BEST SHOW currently on TV. Also, Ms. Miliotti deserves the Emmy, doubt they'll give it to her - not like the genre gets a lot of Emmy love. Everything in this show is just hitting on all cylinders. Can't wait for this week's episode.

[@AmandaFromWisconsin]

“Doubt they’ll give it to her”. I’ll remember this comment.

[@JDFLopez]

@@AmandaFromWisconsin I pray I'm wrong. Her performance is absolutely astounding !!!

[@ameliacraiig4193]

It's time for someone/anyone to mention Batman now. Even if only a fly-away comment or the Bat signal in the background. The Riddler has been referred to at least twice.

[@skydivingintofiction7532]

We need Hugo Strange in this universe. Not Scarecrow taking his place if they plan for scarecrow

[@trevingsly8050]

I can't believe how much i love this show. I knew it was gonna be good but damn! Not 1 miss so far and it gets better and better weeke to week

[@Traestar]

Emmy mailed to Cristin Milioti's door.

[@Traestar]

By the way, she's also not too far from my hometown in Cherry Hill. So I will definitely be batting for her to get that Emmy.

[@noiisserpmii]

I really hope she isnt killed. Just thinking about the show characters interacting with Batman.

[@NerdsEngage]

Also 100% agree Mark Strong should have been Carmine the whole time. Say what you will about Green Lantern he was a good Sinestro. He's good at being bad.

[@amine15777]

She kill it 🔥🔥🔥

[@lilmilontiktok]

As a content creator myself, I have no idea how you do these videos in one take (for the most part). I can’t even speak for 5 seconds without screwing it up several times.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

The important part is what people see not the process in making it. However with the process it becomes more routine the more you do, and so you grow in confidence that your process gets good results.

[@josephashley4122]

We can have Arkham show now... maybe be like Oz and One who flew over Coo coo nest

[@marcussantos4816]

First off I agree Mark Strong felt more like Carmine to me. Second screw the Falcone’s for betraying Sophie and covering up the monster that is Carmine. But damn Gotham be making monsters. Good episode but boy Oz is Screwed😂.

[@jonnycashh3876]

Nooo u right…this show is 💯💯 ….it was so tense when the lady in jail bang the table I jumped ….and Sofia falcon is Bae

[@Movienerdnation]

I feel the same way that Mark Strong gave a better performance as Carmine Falcone.

[@coreyross9881]

4K Coy!

[@CoyJandreau]

LEVELIN UPPP

[@Godzilla2000Zero]

Team Sofia and Cristin

[@Midaaas]

How did she fall in love with Ted Mosby? 😭

[@BingoLongTravelingAllStar1945]

Let’s go !!!

[@CoyJandreau]

LFG!!!!

[@automaticcreation2271]

Watch them botch the Emmys next year and snub Cristin Milioti and Colin Ferrel and give it to The Acolyte or sum shit

[@harrykatsaros]

Magpie should have been left on the editing room floor. What was the director thinking in telling that actor to play the character that way? You have this amazing HBO quality show and that performance just felt like something out of Nickelodeon’s Tales from the Crypt. Just cringe. Brought the whole episode down because I just couldn’t suspend my disbelief that much. Loved everything about this episode except anything to do with Magpie. The part where she was brutally murdered was not enough to undo the rest of her screen time.

[@Redjack10]

Give it a rest, guy. This takes place in the world of Batman, a character known for zany villains.

[@DamnFineCupOfCoffee]

Agreed. Playing “crazy” is tricky, cause these people aren’t supposed to have any “taste” to the way they operate, but unfortunately it kind of comes off like the old Gotham show

[@Spbatt]

Putting this up at the same time as the reject video is cruel. I can’t watch two videos at once 😭

[@ObsessiveGeek]

I always watch this one then the reaction

[@danielhead8123]

This show is a good cure from the disappointment of joker 2

[@danielhead8123]

Also better than seeing youtubeers saying stop making batman realistic when were gonna be getting two batmen

[@jameshowlett775]

😎

[@iconiccMMM]

It’s interesting how media always praise dc for it’s grittiness but never applaud marvel tv works in that same regard

[@CoyJandreau]

Daredevil? Punisher? Prettay Prettay praised

[@iconiccMMM]

It's great that you praised Cristin for her acting, she really deserves it. However, it would also be wonderful to see more celebration of the artistic talent of actresses in Marvel and their TV work, which is equally impressive. For instance, Elisabeth Olsen's nomination was a pleasant surprise and it would be nice to see more recognition for such performances. Additionally, it's interesting to note that actors from DC seem to receive praise more consistently for the grittiness in their roles. It makes me wonder if the industry tends to favor darker themes when it comes to recognizing exceptional performances. It seems like stories of that caliber are the ones that receive "Emmy-level praise," and it would be great to see a more diverse range of stories and performances being celebrated.

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8448]

If im being honest, I didnt care for this episode at all. It almost killed the show for me. I signed up to watch a gangster show, not psychological torture p*rn. It felt more like a horror movie and that's not a compliment. I've been watching the show with my dad who doesnt care for comic book stuff but has been enjoying this show and he agreed, completely ruined the pacing built up last week. In fact, he doesn't want to watch any more of the show now, and he's not squeamish, he just thinks it was gratuitous and didnt connect at all in the way he did with the first three episodes. If im honest I don't agree re. awards for this episode. I think her performances to date have been incredible. I don't think it takes special skills to do this kind of psychological torture performances, at least to me, it just feels like any performance I've ever seen in any movie or TV set in a similar environment as this episode was set. I didn't see the same subtleness that we had in the first three episode performances until the final few scenes. I appreciate that not everyone will share this opinion but I thought I'd offer a counter point in the comments section in case anyone else may have felt the same.

[@CoyJandreau]

K

[@ludwigvanbeethoven8448]

@@CoyJandreau As ever, my comment is no slight on those who enjoyed this episode as much as the others (nor indeed your review!) If others are loving this episode as much as you im happy for all of you, and just hoping I'll be back feeling the same next week! I do see where you are getting at, I'm just totally on the other side of the fence on this occasion and thought I'd share my reasons to offer a counterpoint view since I happened to starkly disagree on this occasion. Thanks as ever for all the work you put in getting these videos out!