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HBO Exec Explains Why The Penguin Season 2 is Taking Its Time, & Her Comments Give Us Hope
Despite the success of The Penguin, there has been no word about Season 2, and an HBO executive explains why while providing a glimmer of hope.

The Penguin Season Finale Review: Oz Cobb Wins His War, but Loses Everything
The finale of The Penguin on HBO brings Oz Cobb's battle for Gotham to a close, but the cost of his victory takes everything from him except the lies.

DC Reveals the True Horror Behind One of Batman’s Most Iconic Enemies
One of the most iconic Batman villains of all time has just revealed the true extent of his cruelty, and it is absolutely heartbreaking.

The Penguin Episode 7 Review: The Series’ Most Twisted Episode Yet Changes Everything
The Penguin Episode 7, "Top Hat," brings the war between Oz Cobb, Sal Maroni, and Sofia Falcone Gigante to a violent climax in the HBO series.

'New Things to Explore': The Penguin Director Craig Zobel on the Show's Visual Language
The Penguin director and executive producer Craig Zobel discusses with CBR how the HBO series brought The Batman's Gotham City down to Earth.

The Penguin Episode 6 Review: 'The Gold Summit' Showcases Oz's Rise to Power
The Penguin Episode 6, "The Gold Summit," revolves around family - criminal and otherwise - as the HBO series puts Oz Cobb closer to his dreams.

Why The Penguin's Breakout Villain Murdered Their Family
Episode 4 of The Penguin on HBO, 'Cent'Anni' ends with the shocking murder of one breakout villain's entire family, and it's exactly the right choice.

The Penguin Episode 4 Review: Sofia Falcone Dominates an Already Excellent Episode
After a harrowing cliffhanger ending, Episode 4 of The Penguin on HBO 'Cent'Anni' dives into the history of Sofia Falcone and the Hangman killings.

The Penguin Episode 3 Review: For Sofia and Oz, Ignorance Is Bliss
The third episode of HBO's The Penguin introduces Bliss, the new drug Oz Cobb wants to build his kingdom on, while he tries to hang onto his allies.

Who Is Dr. Julian Rush in The Penguin?
In episode two of The Penguin, Theo Rossi is introduced as Dr. Julian Rush, taking on an ambiguous role destined to shake things up this season.

The Penguin Episode 2 Review: Oz Cobb Has to Survive the Hunt for the Inside Man
The second episode of HBO's The Penguin series, "Inside Man" highlights why Oz Cobb is so good at what he does while exploring the Falcone family.

'I Was Glad to Be Done': HBO's The Penguin’s Press Conference Reveals Cast (Mostly) Had Fun With the Dark Crime Series
A press conference for HBO's The Penguin revealed how much fun the cast full of Batman fans had making the show, except for one major player.

'I Don't Like Pretty Boys': The Penguin's Deirdre O'Connell Says She Prefers 'Oz' Over Colin Farrell
Deirdre O'Connell plays Francis Cobb in HBO's The Penguin, but the actor likes her fictional son Oz 'better' than 'pretty man' Colin Farrell.

This Penguin's Cristin Milioti Used to Pretend to Be Another Major Batman Villain as a Kid
The Penguin actor Cristin Milioti may play Sofia Falcone in HBO's The Penguin series, but as a kid she played a much different Batman rogue.

Colin Farrell Reveals Friendly Rivalry With Former Penguin Actor Danny DeVito
When asked at a press conference if other actors who've played The Penguin inspired him, Colin Farrell revealed a friendly rivalry with a beloved one.

'I'm Done': Colin Farrell Was Glad to Stop Playing Oz After The Penguin Filmed
Despite Matt Reeves offering assurances the Penguin will be in The Batman Part II, actor Colin Farrell might have had enough of playing Oz Cobb.

The Penguin Series Premiere Review: A Prestige Crime Drama That Doesn't Need Batman
While technically a sequel to The Batman, HBO's The Penguin series starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb is a prestige crime drama that stands on its own.

'She's Properly Evil': Minnie Driver Teases Her Version of Penguin in Batman: Caped Crusader
Minnie Driver explains why she was eager to take on the role of a female incarnation of The Penguin in Batman: Caped Crusader.

'It's Incredibly Violent': Colin Farrell Says The Penguin Series Is Really Dark
The Penguin star Colin Farrell reveals plot details for The Batman's spinoff series, which won't be for the squeamish.

Who Is DC's Black Spider, Explained
Now that Black Spider has joined The Penguin's newest gang, it's time to dive into the sometimes confusing history of the obscure DC villain.