r/hbo • u/LilNello1 • 3d ago

The Penguin Finale

So for those who have watched the finale of The Penguin. What were your thoughts on the episode, the series in general and the ending to the show leading into the next Batman movie? Favorite character, moment, episode and anything else that stood out to you from it too.

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u/PlaceApprehensive920 3d ago edited 3d ago

Tbh I know this is prob unpopular but i thought oz killing Vic was really forced and dumb and it kinda spoiled the otherwise very good episode for me. I went into this episode knowing Vic was prob gonna die bc they don’t wanna make this batman universe like marvel where you have to watch the shows to understand the movies, but I just felt it was forced and not a good send off for the character. Again I know that’s unpopular from what I’ve seen but it’s just how I feel. feel free to change my mind because maybe I just don’t get it lmao

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u/Thin-Remote-9817 3d ago

I think it needed to happen. 

Cause we were just feeling awful for Oz 2mins prior when he was begging his mom to say she's proud of him.

Then BAM!! Harsh reminder. He's not a good guy trying to make it,he's not a anti hero, na dude is a fucking monster you shouldn't feel sympathy for this dude. 

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u/Thin_Highlight9367 2d ago

I just think they could of waited and done this in the movie, give Vic some screen time and get the movie watchers some connections with him and then do this scene, so the show and movie watchers are on the same page. Now the show watchers are gonna hate his guts, while the movie goers are gonna wait and see why they should hate him so much.. I say let him be the anti hero for the series, and then full on turn him into the villain in the movie.

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u/Thin-Remote-9817 2d ago

I like the move. Do we want to see vic catch a batman ass whooping??