The Penguin (The Batman) limited series | HBO Max

[Cap'n Cook]

Interesting:

 

[ironwez20]

OOOOO they implemented the glove from Arkham Universe. Hated the nolan interpretation. Just some guy in a mask and a suit and we barely ever saw him live up to his villianous role.

 

[Wor-Gar]

the glove from Arkham Universe.

You mean the Freddy Kruger glove?

 

[Khev]

Interesting:

Interesting indeed!

Esquire magazine: "What could this mask that looks like a scarecrow mean? A brand new villain in Gotham City?"

 

[Buttmunch]

They could have been relics from another patient Rush kept. The whole Bliss drug angle of the show did make me think it would lead to Scarecrow. Still could I suppose. Wish they had just committed to Scarecrow rather than maybe Rush being Scarecrow or Hugo Strange or Calendar Man or whoever they intended for him to be. Not being someone would feel a waste when there are so many DC characters they could utilize.

 

[intothevoid]

Interesting:

Yeah I saw that - wondering why they would backtrack after putting in such obvious clues

Or are they just trying to throw us off the trail? Also I’m not a fan of changing all the names around

 

[ironwez20]

You mean the Freddy Kruger glove?

Yup. Pretty damn cool

 

[The Buffinator]

They went out with a bang all right, and IMO dethroned Netflix DD as the best comic book series ever.

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I loved this show, but I'm not sure I would even categorize it as a comic book series. It's seems almost too grounded to qualify, plus maybe I'm forgetting something but I can't think of a single fantastical element typical of a comic book movie or series that took place.

 

[Luisenigma1]

Besides Magpie being in the show for a brief moment only for Sofia to kill her.

 

[The Buffinator]

Besides Magpie being in the show for a brief moment only for Sofia to kill her.

But her character was reimagined for this show and there didn’t seem to be anything special about her. She was just psychotic lol.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I loved this show, but I'm not sure I would even categorize it as a comic book series. It's seems almost too grounded to qualify, plus maybe I'm forgetting something but I can't think of a single fantastical element typical of a comic book movie or series that took place.

That's why it was so good.

They literally made a great gangster show using Batman IP labels to get it made.

It's the future. That, and Jake Paul fights.

 

[Nick D]

I’d like to see a Scarecrow besides him,
in The Batman II, that guy is much too annoying to me. I don’t like the thought of them leading with this Joker either. Penguin, Scarecrow and a little hint of Joker would do it imo. Is Colin Farrell done with it after this sequel?

 

[Prime Clone]

I loved this show, but I'm not sure I would even categorize it as a comic book series. It's seems almost too grounded to qualify, plus maybe I'm forgetting something but I can't think of a single fantastical element typical of a comic book movie or series that took place.

I've tried explaining that to my CBM-hating but Godfather-loving co-workers, but they still won't give it a shot. Sharing its continuity with (the equally grounded) TB is a dealbreaker.

 

[ZE_501]

It's the future.

Wor-Gar's catchphrase.

 

[Prime Clone]

Spoiler

Someone tell me Oz would have whacked Vic regardless of whether he uttered the F-word... please?

Well, if not then, it probably would have happened later.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Just a perfect ending.


And next... Oz Cobb for Mayor.

 

[Buttmunch]

I’d like to see a Scarecrow besides him,
in The Batman II, that guy is much too annoying to me. I don’t like the thought of them leading with this Joker either. Penguin, Scarecrow and a little hint of Joker would do it imo. Is Colin Farrell done with it after this sequel?

No, he signed on for all three of the Batman trilogy and is open to the idea of another season of Penguin. Though, understandably, he wants a bit of a break from the long hours in the make up chair so he’s not necessarily wanting to jump right into another season right away. He’s in 4-6 scenes in The Batman 2 he thinks.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Scarecrow makes sense to be working with Penguin on generating fear in order to get Penguin elected to the most powerful post in Gotham.

Of course, I suppose any villain can create an atmosphere of 'fear' -- Joker, Bane, Freeze, etc...