Set right after the events of The Batman, The Penguin has arrived on HBO and Max with the premiere episode, “After Hours,” and we’re recapping it all on our podcast. In the premiere, Gotham City has flooded after The Riddler’s attack in the climax of The Batman. And with Gotham in ruins, and Carmine Falcone dead, Oswald Cobb is ready to make his move up the ladder of the underworld. But when he kills the heir apparent in a fit of rage, will that be the end of him? Or the beginning of something new? Plus, Sofia Falcone returns from Arkham Asylum, and she has vengeance on her mind…
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The Penguin, Episode 1: “After Hours” Synopsis
Written by Lauren LeFranc; Directed by Craig Zobel
In the wake of Carmine Falcone’s death, Oz attempts to legitimize himself among Gotham’s criminal underworld.
The Penguin Official Synopsis:
Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka “The Penguin”), the eight-episode DC Studios series continues filmmaker Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” epic crime saga that began with Warner Bros. Pictures’ global blockbuster “The Batman.” Developed by showrunner Lauren LeFranc, the series centers on the character played by Farrell in the film.
Cast: Colin Farrell (Oz Cobb), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar), Michael Kelly (Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (Francis Cobb), Clancy Brown (Salvatore Maroni), James Madio (Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (Eve Karlo), Theo Rossi (Dr. Julian Rush).
Credits: The series is executive produced by Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Lauren LeFranc, who writes and serves as showrunner, Craig Zobel, who directs the first three episodes, and Bill Carraro. Based on characters created for DC by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, THE PENGUIN is produced by Reeves’ 6th & Idaho Productions and Dylan Clark Productions in association with Warner Bros Television, where Reeves and 6th & Idaho are under an overall deal, and DC Studios. Daniel Pipski also serves as executive producer.