THE PENGUIN Episode 1 REACTION!! The Batman | 1x01 Breakdown & Review | Colin Farell | DCU | HBO

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[@TheRealZOLO1]

I legit just finished the episode. This was freaking amazing! The acting, the environment, the characters. Matt Reeves knows how to make Gotham feel like it should be. Victor is an interesting side character, and Collin just outdoes himself. And that ending wow, that was crazy. Can't wait to see more! Dang, I love this Batman universe!

[@TheRealZOLO1]

I should know you guys coordinate when these upload to when people finish watching it 😂

[@MindOfJigsaw1]

hell ya, felt like i was watching the batman 2

[@TheRealZOLO1]

@MindOfJigsaw1 Dude fr man, it was so cool. Love seeing so many new characters. There's so much presence in Sophia and it was cool seeing Sal after hearing about him in the movie

[@jaylenjayden9305]

Agreed

[@reynaldolorenzo8409]

He didn't direct or write anything from this show, he was only a producer.

[@justingreen7984]

"they don't even know what they have because they've always had it, never hungry... born full" that was the best line in the first episode

[@montelhelem8707]

That was a hard line fr fr

[@bidsole2808]

100%

[@dasrikk]

For me it was “It does not matter kid, its just a scapegoat”

[@justingreen7984]

@@dasrikk yeh I think that is going to be foreshadowing for Vik's character

[@williamsargent1139]

Ep. 1 was absolute perfection. The way they set up Oz's insecurities could not have been handled better. Oz was so smart and after this episode I could see him being the main antagonist in a Batman film.

[@abdishakoorabdulahe208]

Yh like that shot where victor is climbing the stairs behind him and sees his leg and when he’s on the train and he avoids the disabled seats 👌 perfect

[@williamsargent1139]

@@abdishakoorabdulahe208 such an amazing detail

[@abdishakoorabdulahe208]

@@williamsargent1139 this would be so good as a Mini-series , I hope it is.

[@ascenciopictures]

I jokingly predicted the Oz was gonna kill Alberto. When he actually did I was like "bro, I was just kidding". Alberto was the kind of character you'd expect to get screen time; so it was pleasant surprise.

[@mickyjoe97]

Me too haha. Then just before he fully realised what he'd done I thought to myself you sorta acted irrationally there dude huh?

[@richtang4946]

Penguin and Victor playing 4 dimensional chess

[@Thisguy2532]

Not gonna lie that even when oz was taken being tortured and then the car shows up with the brother dead and his finger cut off was honestly really good

[@clintevans1921]

OMG! The dinner scene was amazing! You could literally feel the tension between Oz and Sofia. Incredible!!!

[@beantownbrandon302]

The Penguin is the BEST Pilot I've seen all year. Phenomenal hour of television. The story is fantastic and intense. Matt reeves is a master of his craft. Oh and Collin Farrel and Criston Milioti EMMY Frontrunners‼️ Bravo HBO 👏 🔥

[@believeume122]

Sooo good!

[@iRoboticGaming]

After Shogun

[@masterbeast-sz1yq]

True

[@masterbeast-sz1yq]

​@@iRoboticGaming I respect your opinion

[@judybelanger2176]

This pilot was the best I've seen and it's tied for me with Tulsa King's premiere this year. Really, this is just the first episode of Penguin, I can't wait to see what they have in store for the rest of the season. It's been a long time since I was excited about a show coming out weekly that I'm waiting in anticipation for, other than The Boys, of course

[@kennethanderson2204]

I love how the ring has 3 different meanings. 1 to make feel like Oz wants it for power. 2 to use it to win back Sals trust. 3 to set up Sal and his crew for the murder of Sophie’s brother. Master class writing 👏👏

[@Brook11223]

It's literally A Bronx Tale as well between Oswald Cobblepot and his ward Victor. You have someone looking up to a person by wanting to emulate him, be respected, revered.

[@Brook11223]

The subtle plum, purple color is a nice homage to The Penguin's look from the Batman 66 series portrayed by Burgess Meredith whose costume is part purple.

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

There was a Burgess Jewelers too

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

Did tou notice Burgess Jewelers as well?

[@Brook11223]

@@Deepthoughtsabound Yes I did notice it.

[@Deepthoughtsabound]

@@Brook11223 I hope it can keep it's momentum up

[@SSD_Penumbra]

He also wears a plum tux in The Batman too.

[@mattquinn2215]

Absolutely loved the first episode. Colin Farrell is great as usual but Cristin Milioti as Sophia Falcone was terrifying

[@ChrisSmith-tu9bu]

Yeah Damn she does unhinged frighteningly eell

[@RamboA17]

Something in the eyes for me. The way she just stares you down can be chilling

[@unxprienced9548]

Fun Fact: The mobster Penguin mentions (Rex Calabrese) is Catwoman's father in the comics and is nicknamed "The Lion" because his name is Leo Leone and for his brutal method of killing. He has fang dentures he can use to rip through flesh. (The relation to Catwoman may have changed since comics are just like that).

[@xclusiive8397]

That’s crazy I totally forgot about that

[@Theredeyedjedi]

Didn't know that 🤔

[@farmerproductions9869]

They definitely changed it as falcone is definitely selina’s father in this verse

[@unxprienced9548]

@@farmerproductions9869 i just meant the canon may have changed in the comics, falcone is def her father in this verse

[@jormungandr8704]

Not in every literation only in some, usually Carmine is Catwoman's father

[@jasonmarbach]

Just give Cristin Milioti her Emmy now. My GOD

[@shahilhassan9415]

Yeah shes scary

[@gabrielcarrasco9078]

Honestly. Ferrell and Miloti deserve praise. And give the make up artists a word. You can't even tell it's Collin Farrell.

[@anngo4140]

Eh.... her pitch to Zhao was a little dry on the delivery, I dunno. Maybe that was deliberate. I still like the performance though, good balance so far.

[@demigod_tl]

wow this episode was so good, this was more rated r than the batman movie, gotham is just a big mess

[@Lucascabron]

It's HBO, mate

[@andrewrussell9653]

It's HBO, we got penis

[@KillCompilations]

Yeah well The Batman was PG-13 and this is TV-MA so I would think so

[@SteakNPatatoes]

While Batman was fighting Riddler, there was a whole f-ing gangwar going on 🤣

[@Thisguy2532]

It really does show how Fucked Gotham is in this timeline

[@cameronnking]

STRONG first episode. Im with Coy, this one had me by the balls from beginning to end. Im invested.

[@ObsessiveGeek]

The QR code leads to ‘Gothams True Face” aka The Riddler site rataalada used for The Batman, now updated to include a few extras for this episode (I assume it’ll be regularly updated for each episode) the main one being a link to the Gotham Gazette article “Crime Pays Well” that we see briefly in the episode - this allows you to read the full article.

[@thedarkknight2221]

I haven’t been this hooked from a pilot episode for a crime drama since Breaking Bad!

[@christineoshea-xs1he]

😂 Colin plus Tony Suprano plus the penguin equals Emmy. So great my favorite since hotd. Looking forward to every episode. Yes yes yes!!!

[@corpsebride42]

ITS PEAK!!!!!!!!! WE ARE SO BACK!!!!!!!!

[@drsavage3262]

I'm insanely impressed with how this show has started! I can't wait for the rest of season 1

[@Thisguy2532]

Definitely started strong

[@TheGamer_MJ]

The First Car Scene with Vic and Oz and the scene with Sofia and Oz at dinner were my favourite because they were so tense and i was literally sitting there so immersed

[@Knight93King]

I got 20 minutes left of episode one and I’m LOVING THIS SHIT! 🔥🔥🔥

[@SarcasticEnchilada]

They nailed the feel of Gotham, it reminds me of the Arkham games. The city feels like it’s underneath a bunch of colossal bridges, and it’s always dark, wet, and foggy, so good

[@KingKhupacabra]

Literally just finished it now. Omg it’s soo good to be back in Matt Reeves’ Gotham. That ep was amazing. Loved it. Colin killed it

[@LeonNeith8965]

Man saying goodbye to this Batman universe because of the DCU is gonna be so freakin difficult. It's just perfect. This Gotham and these characters are freakin perfect and the best possible adaptation of these characters into live action. Matt Reeves has the STUFF man.

[@himum3429]

It's gonna continue alongside it lol.

[@mattquinn2215]

This ain't going anywhere bro

[@awsomeman350]

Why would this stuff leave? This was never apart of the DCU

[@LeonNeith8965]

@@mattquinn2215 I don't know if James Gunn is gonna allow this to continue if we are also going to get a Batman in the DCU. I think all Matt Reeves is gonna get is a sequel and that's it.

[@shainewhite2781]

GIVE COLIN FARRELL AN OSCAR, PLEASE!

[@antoniochasten3192]

It would have to be an Emmy or Golden Globe since the Oscars are for films.

[@carbinecryo30716]

No damn way they're making The Penguin up there with Scarecrow as my favorite Batman villains. For the longest time, it was just Scarecrow and then everyone else. Now, it seems to be becoming Scarecrow AND Penguin, and then everyone else.

[@Thebraveandthebold2130]

Even the Batman had a F bomb when Peter savage said to Batman: happy fucking Halloween

[@geordiemc4571]

The word sh*t is used alot too

[@muhammadfaisal5Y5]

​@geordiemc4571 In retrospect, The Batman was not as gruesome as we assumed it would be. It was brutal at times. Gothic might be a good way to put it. The fact that Batman does not kill and he is a hero may have made it more PG-13 and that is not a bad thing. At the end of the day, it was about hunting down a serial killer. Batman is seen as a symbol of justice and hope. A kid can watch the movie.

[@geordiemc4571]

@@muhammadfaisal5Y5 nah not really. My little brother couldn’t watch it and he certainly wouldn’t have been able to comprehend it. I see grown adults in comments that can’t even understand riddlers tricky word play.

[@TheatreJG25]

I can't think of the last season premiere of a show that had my eyes glued to the screen from beginning to end, no hyperbole. First off excellent writing by Lauren LeFranc with vivid dialogue and intense scenes. Secondly, the acting is masterclass especially from Colin Farrell who completely disappears once again as Oz but in a much significant role and Cristan Miloti is a pure unapologetic scene stealer. Finally, the atmosphere is so connected to the Matt Reeves Batmanverse that you can watch the 2022 film and this series right after, it just flows perfectly. If I had 3 arms I'd give it 3 Thumbs Way Up, and can't wait for more.

[@KalvinPatel]

Oh yea, that’s how you start off a show. This about to be a banger season!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@jakebate1533]

Oswald Cobblepot and Vic were watching a movie called "Gilda" (1946). The movie was even added to the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically or aesthetically significant" in 2013.

[@Thisguy2532]

This is honestly my new favorite show right now my only complaint was I didn’t have more to watch

[@DanV900]

Sofi calling herself the Hangman is a great Easter egg for Dark Victory.

[@raymondterry1937]

I googled it and there's an actual "Robbinsville" in New Jersey.

[@lloyd777]

DC studios won tv this week imo 🤷‍♂️the penguin so far was amazing

[@daviswiltonbader4807]

Colin Farrell deserves an Emmy for this

[@thedarkknight2221]

I’ve always wanted a serious, dark, gritty, realistic crime thriller series set in Gotham and this show finally gave it to me!

[@ambrosialyra1365]

This was so good. We already know Colin Farrell is a great actor, but this was amazing! I was so enthralled the whole time and completely understand the glee on Coy's face the entire time. The rest of the cast too, the atmosphere, the delivery, my God. This is the kind of work that's great for scene study and analysis. Bravo! Bravo!👏👏

[@philrm99]

Yeah, I love how manipulative Penguin was in this episode 😊

[@jeremybarnes3698]

Nah, this is dope! I honestly was kinda expecting to be disappointed, but I’m happy I’m not!

[@Brook11223]

I really thought Alberto Falcone would've have lasted at least like 4 episodes.

[@Phizzo4real]

They foiled me. I thought he was going to die at the end of the episode, but when he first showed up and I saw Penguin trying to play him and use him as the man behind the man, I thought that is where the series was headed. Boy was I wrong, and happy to be wrong 😂😂😂

[@burnt-croissants]

Give Cristin Milioti her emmy already, Sofia Falcone was so quietly menacing it made me feel so uneasy. Totally bought that there was something unhinged lurking just under the surface that may leap out any second.

[@Snaphoo]

@34:14 maybe Robinsville is a reference to Robin Lord-Taylor, who played the Penguin in Gotham. Fits with the Burgess Meredith reference.

[@thenerdywave2007]

This episode was great! So excited to see the rest of the show! 👍

[@scottrowe5033]

1st episode blew my mind

[@fearnloathingingeneral]

That was phenomenal! How was that so good!? I don't know what will happen with the rest of the season but that was a fantastic first episode. That made me genuinely happy. I love this world.

[@deadshot7062]

I’m late on this but this episode was surprisingly good. Honestly the whole crime and mob esthetics makes me want to watch more shows like this. Everyone is pulling an amazing performance especially the actress for Sophia, she immediately made her self known as someone you do not cross.

[@djofortunato5799]

My hometown buddy Mike Zegen plays Alberto Falcone in the pilot episode & I couldn't be more proud of him. I messaged him on fb and immediately had to follow up - " Oops - guess I spoke too soon. lol Well you were excellent in a memorable opening scene! "

[@parsman9914]

Colin Farrell is just incredible.

[@gabrielcarrasco9078]

Exactly I feel the underrated part of this episode was the mom. She drives his whole change. Wanted to escape to now realizing hes actually built to run things. Hes right the old heads have no more ambition. He effectively set up the gang war on his own. Salvatore is too prideful now that he has his ring to rat out Oswald. The old heads are too blinded by Oswald's demeanor to see hes a threat. And Sphia is now likely thrown off his tail. Hes played all sides effectively. Victor is his ally. But hes crafted his entire loyalty as such that now hes complicit in all the plans Oswald has carried out. So no way Victor betrays him now. Victor unknowingly made enemies with both crime families.

[@krisr4285]

33:53 I think the fact that they aren’t even worried about the Batman really shows how Bruce was so focused on smaller crime and how he needs to start focusing on the larger scope of things

[@PetSymmetry]

Riddler even told him at one point that he needs to think bigger

[@ChrisSmith-tu9bu]

I mean in the last movie he was just starting so depending on how long Reeves writes and directs these projects Im sure Batman will become increasingly more proactive.

[@matt8743]

I think the cops and overall the city is more busy dealing with the flood at the moment maybe later on it will be a problem

[@scottmiles824]

I find it ironic that riddlers plan was to get revenge on the rich and corrupt yet the flood affected the poor and struggling the most

[@chrismcfetridge620]

This could be as good as Ozark, i will be honest i never watched Breaking Bad, seen a few soprano episodes. But definitely a strong start, You actually forget that it's Colin Farrell, he does such a great job, Sofia looks like she's going to be a worthy adversary.. curious to see who else we might get a glimpse of in this series..Good comments, good reaction.

[@palpalonpalpalon]

THIS IS A MEGA MASTERPIECE THE QUALITY IS INSANEEEEEE THE ACTING IS INSANEEEE THE ENVIRONMENT AND STORY IS ALSO INSANEEEEE I CANNOT WAIT A SINGLE SECOND FOR THE NEXT EPISODE HELP AS A GUY WHO'S FAVORITE CHARACTER IS THE PENGUIN, THIS IS HEAVEN! 10/10

[@gentity8589]

"I asked for extra pickles, they give me two. So what? The normal amount of pickels is one?"

[@InterstellarInerstate]

This first episode held my attention from beginning to end! my eyes never left the screen to look at my phone, brilliant writing I loved this. I can't wait till next week! Thanks for the reaction guys!

[@MindofMike35]

I loved this!!! One episode in, and I'm already so sucked in. The dialog, the atmosphere, and the tension in every single conversation are just "Chef's Kiss" I can't wait til episode two!!! Cristin Milioti is deliciously intimidating!!! I'd almost rather go up against Oz than her!!! Fantastic episode!!! 👏👏👏

[@BoomorBust]

The best part about this show is that once I found myself sucked into the environment I realized how truly terrifying it would be if I ran into Batman if I lived in Gotham.

[@MavvyMaloneTV]

I haven’t seen Cristin Milioti since that final season of How I Met Your Mother… she is KILLING IT here! This is definitely the best pilot episode of television I’ve seen all year💯

[@ChrisBurns-x9g]

LET REEVES COOK!!! This right here is the future for Gotham and Batman. 🦇🐧❓🤡

[@TheFilmSpace1]

Amazing first episode !!! When he put the ring on the table at the jail!! That was gold

[@elijahdrake9113]

Coys the goat only one who knows what’s actually happening at all times.

[@diegoluna2549]

I was stunned by this first episode, and now I can't stop getting impatient as each week the start of a great war between families in Gotham, becomes more and more sinister!!! And doing what the Penguin, has been in the comics and in their adaptations in video games or series. He is someone who should not be underestimated. And they show a dark and brazen side to him.💀 Colin Farrell really does an amazing job in his performance.👏 And I really liked Victor, he's great!

[@muhammadhabibieamiro3639]

Agatha and the penguin nice

[@ProtagonisTeneT]

Agatha is garbage LMFAO

[@Thisguy2532]

The penguin is better watched both I liked Agatha thought it wasn’t bad but the penguin I actually loved, Disney needs to get rid of the 25min episodes HBO spend and hour plus and really shows you the best

[@overhalled]

@@ProtagonisTeneTNah Agatha is dope. And I wasn’t looking forward to it at all. I’m an MCU hater post endgame like all the other shitty fans of the MCU too.

[@ProtagonisTeneT]

@@overhalled Lol man I don't see it. Agatha is nowhere near dope.

[@siphosethumbaba7559]

Stay away from the Agatha show man stick to The Penguin, we'll watch both and enjoy them Agatha isn't gritty like this show they're aren't the same. ​@@ProtagonisTeneT

[@hessu275]

This was such a great first episode. Colin Farrell is such a versatile actor, he shines so much here. Cristin Milioti became one of my favorite actresses, I already liked her in Palm Springs and she's nailing it here

[@skxlter5747]

Cristin milioti was everything in this

[@ethanstechworld207]

This episode was just so beautiful. This is exactly what I wanted and hoped for!! Can't wait for the next one!!!

[@dylancahill6522]

Going into this, my main worry was that it will just be gothom tv show over again seeing oswald becoming the penguin crime boss and his relationship with sofia. And while there are elements of that, it has a diffrent spin on it which makes it more worth while.

[@theodore9668]

The comedy in this show is perfect

[@slackstarfish8133]

I love how there’s an actual reason why he waddles, and in the context of a mob boss it would actually make sense for someone like that to become known as the penguin. I’m just so damn happy this universe exists because it’s exactly what I want from these characters. If the next movies are as good as the first, I could easily see it becoming my favorite super trilogy.

[@Outpost31Research]

As a fan of the batman universe and mob movies/shows....this was fucking amazing.

[@funkysam1345]

What a solid episode of television. Ppl complaining about this particular take on the characters, we need to be open minded and understand that these characters should be available to interpretation by different creators. The Reeves verse is inspired from very grounded real world elements while stil managing to maintain the essence of the characters. And I'm completely fine with that. Plus, year 1 Batman had such kind of grounded villains.

[@Iyiouseismouse]

When Oz said he drank suicides it really brought back memories. I even put iced tea and lemonade in 😂

[@GlennShook]

She’s great in one of the middle Fargo seasons. Awesome in this already!

[@adultishbambino7296]

Well, the show is called The Penguin not Gotham or The Batman show…with respect.

[@chrisgarcia5283]

Here first, fantastic opening episode and opener in general! Can definitely see that while keeping to the world and feel of the Batman movie, it’s definitely still going for its own tone which I’m all for!

[@hessu275]

I loved everything about this episode. Cristin Milioti seems to be outstanding as Sofia

[@robwright8949]

Colin Ferrell is to the Penguin what Heath Ledger was to the Joker

[@Tac0maAr0ma]

This episode was incredible, HBO did it again!

[@fredo7540]

Such a amazing show I can’t wait to see where it goes 😮‍💨

[@GalaxyGeeks]

This show is absolutely incredible! I knew I was gonna love it but really had no idea I was gonna love so much! Awesome reaction this was a fun one!

[@ThatZenDude]

wow just great dialogue what a novel idea and colin farell is just KILLING IT so looking forward to more

[@richtang4946]

I just love every minute of this episode

[@elijahrace955]

THIS WAS SO GOOD, IM 1000% hooked

[@RoyCyberPunk]

Collin Ferrell is unrecognizable as the Penguin. Its insane but he owns the character in this show

[@tribunegalleo6454]

I didn't saw this as a comedy. I need to rewatch it.

[@jollyrayda]

it never occurred to me that Oswald could be lonely... and that there would be something inherently sad about watching him. It's brilliant...

[@auroraboracat26]

Both Oz and Sofia characters are great!

[@warren286]

I knew Penguin is going to pit the two mobs against each other as soon as he gave over the ring.

[@TiredMoonRabbit]

Wasn't sure I would be watching this show, but seeing a cast member from HIMYM with a major role, and it's the mother of all people? I'm in. She's so good at her job.

[@Tokyo_Joey]

Seemed like a couple of nods to The Bronx Tale, with Oz's similar speech about the local gangster, and Donnie Brasco with him being "called in" by the heads of the family.

[@almogdov]

Agatha and Penguin back to back, we are eating good in the next few months.

[@siphosethumbaba7559]

Thank you! Finally someone who isn't the shows about which is better, but choosing to just enjoy them both.

[@Oncewasacco]

Don’t forget arcane coming out soon

[@almogdov]

@@Oncewasacco Oh, Arcane is coming around my birthday, don't worry, I didn't forget :D

[@ChrisSmith-tu9bu]

Amen its a nice Palate cleanse after that monstrosity Acolyte too...yikes...I know some people don't like the streak model of television but when its good its really good and is kind of set up perfect for holiday shows like Agatha and more adult dramas like the Penguin.

[@heckedur]

I LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH ALREADY

[@dr.Arkham77]

Just as Jason Todd was caught by Batman stealing the tires from the Batmobile and became the second Robin, Vic was caught stealing the tires from Penguin's car and became his pupil. The place where Oz lives is called Burgess, a reference to the actor Burgess Meredith who played the Penguin in the 60s series and movie.

[@bloodzerox20]

I knew I recognized that kid. As soon as you said "the kid from Runaways," it clicked! 😅😅

[@MarioBario]

Robinsville is robinsville because bludhaven does exist in this universe already. Thats where catwoman said she might head to at the end of The Batman

[@brettdiving2744]

Y'all can we just talk about Cristin Milioti for a sec? I was not familiar with her past work, have no idea what kind of actress she is, had no idea what to expect from her in this role as Sophia but holy shit, she stole this pilot for me. Colin was phenomenal once again, but Cristin left me stunned. She's not visually or physically intimidating, but my god she carries this amazing aura. She's this relatively soft-spoken, seemingly innocent little girl of Carmine (as innocent as any member of that family can be at least) but she seems like she can just SNAP at any moment. Incredible performance from Cristin. Really looking forward to her and Oswald's "chess match" for the rest of the season.

[@Joenah5]

Robbinsville is a comics location, it's not named after the character Robin, it's named after the artist Frank Robbins. A lot of locations in Gotham are named after writers and artists (like Robinson Park named after Jerry Robinson, Dixon Docks named after Chuck Dixon, Vincefinkel Memorial Bridge based on the names of Jordan B. Gorfinkel and Darren Vincenzo, etc)