I just finished The Penguin tonight, and I have to say, it was a pretty good show overall. From beginning to end, it was entertaining, with a lot going on. It kind of felt like Game of Thrones but set in Gotham. This was a really solid continuation of The Batman film, and they did an excellent job with the spinoff. Sometimes, spinoffs end up being even better than the movies they’re based on.

Some characters in the show are quite dark and ruthless, and The Penguin is definitely one of the most complex and morally challenging. He’s someone who looks out mostly for himself and isn’t hesitant to take extreme measures to get what he wants. If you’ve ever watched a classic villain in professional wrestling, then you know the kind of antagonist I’m describing. Even his little smile when he’s involved in questionable actions really adds to that feeling.

Colin Farrell, along with the makeup and costume team, did a phenomenal job transforming him. I couldn’t even recognize him! The show also brought in some talented actors I hadn’t seen before, and they did an amazing job. The storyline was really strong. If you haven’t seen the show yet, you should definitely check it out. It’s incredible from start to finish, and you’ll see exactly what I mean when I say the Penguin is a compelling and formidable character.

I actually feel sympathetic toward Sophia Gigante. They made her out to be tough and a little flawed, but she also showed kindness and forgiveness at times. Her father betrayed her and had her placed in Arkham Asylum because she knew what he was doing. Her whole family turned on her, and she just faced a really tough situation. I found myself rooting for her throughout the show because she seemed to deserve better. It was a difficult road for her character. Honestly, I would have liked it more if she had played a bigger role in her father’s downfall. That would have added some satisfying closure to her storyline.