"The city will be his."
The Penguin - Episode Highlights
Episode Highlights
After Hours
Oz impulsively murders Alberto Falcone, sparking a gang war, and recruits Victor Aguilar as his driver. This episode establishes the grounded, gritty tone of the series.
Sets the entire series in motion and establishes the twisted mentor-mentee dynamic that serves as the show's emotional core.
Bliss
Focuses on the origins of the new psychedelic drug "Bliss" and explores Victor's backstory during the Riddler's flood.
Deepens the world-building by showing the impact of the flood on Gotham's marginalized citizens and introduces the drug that Oz will use to build his empire.
Cent'Anni
A flashback-heavy episode detailing Sofia's time in Arkham and the truth behind her "Hangman" reputation.
Pivotally reframes Sofia as a victim of patriarchal betrayal, making her a more sympathetic and complex adversary for Oz.
Top Hat
Reveals the shocking truth that a young Oz intentionally locked his two brothers in a flooded storm drain, leading to their deaths.
Upturns the sympathetic "underdog" narrative Oz has cultivated, proving he has been a monster since childhood.
A Great or Little Thing
The finale sees Oz defeat Sofia by manipulating the city's gangs and culminate in the cold-blooded murder of Victor.
Cements Oz as an irredeemable villain and sets the stage for his role in The Batman: Part II.