Yeah. Sure I read that the next movie follows directly on from the first, so he's going to be tied up dealing with something else while this is going on.
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Yeah. Sure I read that the next movie follows directly on from the first, so he's going to be tied up dealing with something else while this is going on.
Had a feeling that was the case. On one hand I think it was great they avoided putting in any hints at all that he was around (apart from that final scene) but at times was he conspicuous by his absence especially with the drug lab explosion
This series follows directly on from the first film.
Also it's a very early incarnation of Batman isn't it? Only 2 years in so probably still finding his feet. I do think he would've shown up at that ground explosion though and maybe the Falcone poisoning so it was a bit odd but obviously the show was not about Batman so I can see why he wasn't.
Aargh good to know. Sort of assumed the second movie would follow on from this series and the penguin would be the main antagonist.
But yeah, i really enjoyed this show. I thought it was excellent.
That has been a constant from the very beginning and one of my major gripes with the show (see my earlier posts in this thread). Too many last second escapes for Ozzy Oz. The acting and the setting of the show is good. The plot and the story not so much.
Farrell signed on for 3 movies apparently.
Oh, that's good news. He's played the character perfectly. I like this DC "world". They should create a few other limited series as well.
Think the events in the show happen within 6 weeks of where the film left off. Or so I read somewhere.
Which leaves us around Christmas time and ready for a good freeze.
I thought it got worse and worse as it went on, I had to fast forward when he wouldnt stop shouting 'ma'
This leads up to Batman 2 and apparently, as per Farrel, he has 5-6 scenes in the movie. I think Batman will get rid of him fairly quickly.Yeah I'm not sure that I bought the whole second in commands turning on their boss scene but it didn't ruin anything for me.
I doubt there will be a second series as there's no redemption for this character whatsoever.
Sets him up perfectly as a villain for the next movie or two though.
I don't think they wanted to focus on Batman in this at all.
Bats has little interest in daytime crimes.
Plus, at the very end of the last episode the batsignal can be seen in the sky, so, he's present in Gotham.
I genuinely didn't see that twist coming in the last 10 minutes. What a way to round off an excellent season.
I've always liked Colin Farrell. In Bruges is one of my all time favourite movies. He showed another side to his acting ability in The Penguin that I didn't know he had in him.
I've always liked Colin Farrell. In Bruges is one of my all time favourite movies. He showed another side to his acting ability in The Penguin that I didn't know he had in him.
Brilliant finale, they saved the best til last.
Does the final scene mean he was always having his girl dress up as his ma when they... did stuff?
Does the final scene mean he was always having his girl dress up as his ma when they... did stuff?
Jeez, the finale quickly reminded us that The Penguin is actually a villain and we shouldn’t have been rooting for him for a second.
Plenty of implausible stuff throughout, but all in all a very enjoyable series.
Plenty of implausible stuff throughout, but all in all a very enjoyable series.
He's punishing his mum at the end isn't he? Because of what he said to Vic when he was talking to him at the end, the part about family giving you strength but it being a weakness too. Because of what his mum said to him before she stabbed him and because he saw the tear roll down her cheek right?
I think he is still obsessed by her and contantly trying to win her approval
Yeah I don't think he's punishing her at all. He's got severe mummy issues and him keeping her around in a vegetative state is just another nod to what a lowlife he is after promising not to leave her like that if it came to it.
I think he's just living his delusion at the end with his mother, what she said with Sophia didnt align with it so he pushed it to one side and carried on like it never happened. Very good show, just far too much havoc happens without fear, mention or an appearance of Batman.
This show exceeded my expectations in a big way. You try and root for him and he just let’s you down in a big way. The last episode reminded me when Tony Soprano snuffed Chris in car. Very good show.
As with every show, it’s not going to be perfect in every episode and there’s always going to be logical flaws. Overall i thought they nailed it
Only one episode 1 and I already think this fully cements it for me that Colin Farell is one of the greatest actors of his generation. But this one is the one where I would have likely never guessed it was him at first if I didn't know beforehand.
Very good. They should do more with other villains.
I like this Reeves Batmanverse, it’s dark and gritty, noirish, more on the “realistic” side but it still has a comic book feel to it.
I like this Reeves Batmanverse, it’s dark and gritty, noirish, more on the “realistic” side but it still has a comic book feel to it.
Just finished watching this. Really enjoyed it. Colin Farrell is very good.
Don't know Oz backstory from the comics. These shows seem to be based around parent/child dynamic. Which is of course why you have Batman. Feel they need a new "reason" why the villain is the villain.
Don't know Oz backstory from the comics. These shows seem to be based around parent/child dynamic. Which is of course why you have Batman. Feel they need a new "reason" why the villain is the villain.
Really, really good and thoroughly enjoyed it. They could definitely go with less last seconds escapes from Oz as he managed to do it around 200 times, but performances from Farell and Milioti is what manages to keep this show at the highest level. Milioti for me was on the same level if not even better in some episodes (episode 4 with her story and no Penguin is actually my favorite one).
It was ok - definitely watchable (and I'll certainly check out future seasons) but it was let down by some lazy writing (ex. Penguin's constantly being able to escape certain-death situations.)
Yea i have went through three episodes and i noticed this - he seems to get out of all tricky situations.
Still very good though.
And he gets out of them without any particular level of cunning or creativity. Just kind of lucks out every time.
The Liverpool of villains.
Or perhaps the Sam Allardyce
A top TV Show.
Overall I'd give it an 8/10
Overall I'd give it an 8/10
Just starting this. I hope its better than the Dune (zzzzz) series.
Finished it yesterday. Thought it was decent, but the over-egged New York accent was a little cartoonish.
Cristin Milioti, though. Damn.
Cristin Milioti, though. Damn.