In a finale filled with symbolism and Gotham’s signature blend of grit and grandeur, ‘The Penguin’s story was far from over. Oz Cobb, played by a stunningly transformed Colin Farrell, savors his triumphs. He secured his status as Gotham’s criminal kingpin after a devastating gang war and stood victorious.
However, ‘The Penguin‘ doesn’t just end with Oz’s “delusions”. The iconic Bat Signal is showcased in the Gotham skyline. Now, director Matt Reeves revealed that the show has plans to include Robert Pattinson’s Batman directly.
Robert Pattinson’s Batman Was To Appear Before Vic Aguilar In ‘The Penguin’
Matt Reeves, creator and director of ‘The Batman‘, revealed that discussions were had about Robert Pattinson’s’ Dark Knight appearing directly in ‘The Penguin’. Reeves, while talking to EW, shared that they explored multiple scenarios involving Batman’s potential interactions with ‘The Penguin‘s cast.
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One concept was to have Bruce Wayne appear before Vic Aguilar, the loyal yet conflicted right-hand man of Oz. “We tried a few different ideas conceptually, nothing that was ever written ultimately, but nothing seemed to quite gel in a way that felt earned,” Reeves admitted.
Moreover, ‘The Penguin’ was intentionally structured around its morally complex characters. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc also underscored this point, explaining, “We wanted our characters to be the predominant people that you’re following in this show. Anything that started to detract from that wasn’t servicing the type of show we wanted to do.”
Oz And Vic’s Tragic Conclusion In ‘The Penguin’ Was Planned From The Beginning
Lauren LeFranc revealed that she had a clear vision for ‘The Penguin’s trajectory from the start. “Everything that I put in the first episode, I put purposefully knowing where we were going,” she explained. The main focus of her vision was the ultimate showdown between Oz and Vic.
The final confrontation, where Oz strangles Vic to death on the same park bench where they once shared wholesome moments, is layered with brutal symbolism. Reeves explained, “He’s killing him because he can’t bear the fact that he actually does have that closeness with this kid because that makes him weak. He’s basically trying to strangle his vulnerability.”
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Moreover, the series’ conclusion with the Bat Signal was designed to set the stage for Reeves’ upcoming ‘The Batman‘ sequel. LeFranc concluded, “I very much liked the idea of the Batman undercutting the strange, delusional scenario that Oz created for himself at the end, to merit all of his previous actions and to say, ‘I finally made it.’ And then for us to say, ‘Maybe not. Maybe you haven’t.‘”
This ending does a perfect job of leaving the audience on edge. While it provided somewhat of a conclusion, it definitely made it clear that Oz’s story was far from over. , It also perfectly bridged the brutal world of ‘The Penguin’ with the broader narrative of Gotham that Reeves is building.
