The Penguin: 5 facts you should know

In this series, Batman's iconic enemy is presented in an unexpected light, revealing facets that could make him more understandable and even likable. From MFC, we share 5 facts about 'The Penguin,' the new production you can enjoy weekly on streaming.

Compared to the legendary Tony Soprano, facing the two most powerful mafias in Gotham, and having a peculiar relationship with his mother, ‘The Penguin’ has generated much discussion in recent weeks. From MFC, we bring you five facts you can’t miss about this series that everyone is talking about.

Humanizing one of Batman’s greatest villains

Oficial trailer

As seen in The Batman (2022), this Penguin has not yet become the feared crime chief of Gotham City that we know from the comics. Oz Cobb is initially a low-level subordinate of Carmine Falcone, but after his boss’s murder, he sees an opportunity to rise in the criminal underworld. Following the path of characters like Tony Soprano or Walter White, The Penguin aims to make viewers connect with his human side while he climbs to power.

Oz’s “twisted relationship” with his mother

Oz Cobb has a complex and dark relationship with his mother, Francis (played by Deirdre O’Connell), leaving a deep emotional scar on him. This aspect, which alters his comic origins, is key to giving a more human and three-dimensional approach to the character in the series.

The Penguin gets a Robin

Throughout much of the series, Oz finds a loyal accomplice in Victor Aguilar (played by Rhenzy Feliz), a streetwise teenager from Gotham.Victor becomes his protégé, assisting him in his ambitious mission to take control of Gotham’s underworld.

The Penguin uncovered

The series reveals that Oz Cobb was born with a clubfoot, requiring him to use a brace to walk, giving him his iconic limp. This detail adds a new layer of vulnerability to the character, exposing his physical fragility.

Similarities to Tony Soprano

The resemblance between Oz and Tony Soprano goes beyond the physical. Like the protagonist of The Sopranos, Oz has a complicated relationship with his mother, an intimidating personality, and a commanding presence that resonates both in his speech and in his interactions with his environment.