"The city will be his."
The Penguin - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
America’s a hustle. Not that I’m complainin’.
— Oz Cobb
Context:
Spoken in Episode 1, "After Hours," as Oz explains his worldview to Victor while disposing of Alberto’s body.
Meaning:
The series' thesis statement regarding the predatory nature of the social and economic system Oz inhabits.
F*** me?! F*** the goddamn world!
— Oz Cobb
Context:
A heated response to Victor in Episode 3, "Bliss," when the teenager considers leaving the criminal life.
Meaning:
A nihilistic outburst expressing Oz's rejection of all social and moral constraints.
Whatever woman you become, you deserve much better than what this family could have offered.
— Sofia Falcone
Context:
Spoken to her cousin’s daughter, Gia, in Arkham during Episode 7.
Meaning:
Reveals Sofia's remaining shred of empathy and her awareness of her family's toxicity.
It’s your strength, it drives you. But f*** if it don’t make you weak, too. And I can’t have that no more.
— Oz Cobb
Context:
The series finale, Episode 8, shortly before Oz strangles Victor on a park bench.
Meaning:
The chilling justification for Oz's decision to kill Victor, prioritizing power over love.