TV News: The Penguin series coming to HBO Max (a ‘Scarface-Like’ Origin Story) Updates: New Cast additions

[playahaitian]

you still on that ? with the show ending wouldn't they reveal that



vic got the Sopranos Christopher ending treatment

I LOVE that it's still legitimately in doubt

Because he acted like he hadn't seen her in months or longer.

Even when completely alone in her cell.

He disappeared during every single altercation. Never had a weapon. Everything is specifically through Sofia POV.

The only few movements of proof that he MAY be real was the hypnotic machine but even THAT was never talked about again. So SHE could have had it all by herself. The cigar cutter? Again the finger wasn't actually cut off. He ran out the theatre WITH her and disappeared and went BACK TO WORK?

 

[TENT]

I hate to say it but Vic went out like a bitch , didn’t put up much of a fight

Oz kills Vic
Puts Sofia in the place she would rather die than be
Didn’t follow his mothers wishes by killing her when she turn into a vegetable

100% pure scumbag

Aka the penguin

Bro let me tell you. If someone really grabs your neck and has you in a choke hold you ain’t fighting them off. Either they let you go or yo die.

Now I want you to really look at videos of people who where choked to death or choked until they pass out.

The person choking them did it unexpected and really got their neck strong.

The Penguin sneaked Vic. Vic wasn’t expecting a fight. It was MMA style. It was super accurate actually.

It is really really easy to be choked to death. People don’t realize that.

 

[TENT]

I wanna eat the Mayor of Gotham City.

 

[yaBoi]

Completely disagree

why

 

[JustChillin]

You know how they feel about "nerd" stuff like sci fi comic and horror

Not my concern

 

[dtownsfinest]

No real need for that bat signal at the end...

Why you say that?

 

[dtownsfinest]

You know how they feel about "nerd" stuff like sci fi comic and horror

Yeah they moved that Joker shit though.

 

[dtownsfinest]

This shit wild i got so caught up in Collin Farrell’s acting I forgot Penguin is a shit person. Sick fuck. Shit was good I doubt we get another series. Maybe a movie lol.

 

[playahaitian]

Yeah they moved that Joker shit though.

I was about to say that but we were talking television.

And yeah they did and we all know there was BETTER options on TV and film.

Traditionally they don't recognize that genre stuff especially on TV

sidebar: did they show Peacemaker love at the Emmys?

I am going to be curious about how they recognize Penguin in award season.

 

[playahaitian]

Not my concern

but you know its true!

 

[yaBoi]

Completely disagree

Why you say that?

before I answer.. are they casting a Batman to bring to this series ?

 

[playahaitian]

before I answer.. are they casting a Batman to bring to this series ?

Why do you ask?

 

[yaBoi]

Why do you ask?

because showing the bat signal.... if they are not... is basically clickbait.

 

[playahaitian]

because showing the bat signal.... if they are not... is basically clickbait.

The entire series is supposed to be a lead in to The Batman 2.

 

[JustChillin]

before I answer.. are they casting a Batman to bring to this series ?

??????

Did you not watch the 2022 Batman movie?

 

[dtownsfinest]

I was about to say that but we were talking television.

And yeah they did and we all know there was BETTER options on TV and film.

Traditionally they don't recognize that genre stuff especially on TV

sidebar: did they show Peacemaker love at the Emmys?

I am going to be curious about how they recognize Penguin in award season.

It’s gotten such rave reviews I’d be shocked it didn’t. But it would definitely confirm a bias.


Well Watchmen did get some love and it was on HBO.

 

[dtownsfinest]

before I answer.. are they casting a Batman to bring to this series ?

This is labeled as a miniseries as a companion to the film. Like Peacemaker was to Suicide Squad. We will never see Batman on this show I don’t even think we will get another season.

 

[yaBoi]

This is labeled as a miniseries as a companion to the film. Like Peacemaker was to Suicide Squad. We will never see Batman on this show I don’t even think we will get another season.

gotcha i figured they would have another season so that makes sense

 

[JustChillin]

I was about to say that but we were talking television.

And yeah they did and we all know there was BETTER options on TV and film.

Traditionally they don't recognize that genre stuff especially on TV

sidebar: did they show Peacemaker love at the Emmys?

I am going to be curious about how they recognize Penguin in award season.

Peacemaker was a neat, silly show that was fun.

Penguin is on a different level. It’s a masterclass of acting, storytelling, writing. It’s entering the realm of Sorpranos and Breaking Bad to me

 

[playahaitian]

Peacemaker was a neat, silly show that was fun.

Penguin is on a different level. It’s a masterclass of acting, storytelling, writing. It’s entering the realm of Sorpranos and Breaking Bad to me

That is a little reductive.

 

[BenQ]

Vic never had the makings of a varsity athlete anyway
He should have killed oz like others killed their boss
Talking about we Ffffffffffamily

 

[JustChillin]

That is a little reductive.

Ehhh maybe.

Peacemaker was fine. I enjoyed it and thought Cena was good.

Do you think he deserved an Emmy? Or anyone on that show did?

It sounds like hate, but i assure you it’s not.

 

[JustChillin]

My fear is that the show is super popular and they use him too much in the movies cause he’s a fan favorite character

 

[BenQ]

 

[dtownsfinest]

gotcha i figured they would have another season so that makes sense

Yeah that may change I haven’t seen any new news but I see it labeled as a limited series….into like Wandavision we will either see a sequel in the film form or won’t see anything. Speculation on my part though.

 

[dtownsfinest]

Jamie Foxx as Ray was one of the roles I’ve seen where an actor just gets lost in to who they are playing. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone do this maybe it’s the makeup plus his performance but man I don’t see a drop of Farrell in him.

 

[playahaitian]

It’s gotten such rave reviews I’d be shocked it didn’t. But it would definitely confirm a bias.


Well Watchmen did get some love and it was on HBO.

great point.

Watchmen

Watchmen: awards, nominations, photos and more at Emmys.com.

www.emmys.com

I feel like HBO still had that badge of respect that is getting back recently.

I think Penguin deserves definite multiple nominations and a WIN for Colin unless something MASSIVE happens in the next few weeks.

Off the top of my head I cannot think of another series so far that deserves all this recognition

 

[playahaitian]

Peacemaker was a neat, silly show that was fun.

Penguin is on a different level. It’s a masterclass of acting, storytelling, writing. It’s entering the realm of Sorpranos and Breaking Bad to me

I think something emulating and being inspired by something doesn't necessarily make it equal. (not that YOU are saying that)

Its in the realm yes.

Masterclass is kinda strong

 

[playahaitian]

My fear is that the show is super popular and they use him too much in the movies cause he’s a fan favorite character

I'm actually NOT worried about that.

And even if they do use him more?

I cannot believe that would be a BAD thing.

Also because that would mean MORE Sofia and potentially Sofia +Catwoman.

 

[playahaitian]

Ehhh maybe.

Peacemaker was fine. I enjoyed it and thought Cena was good.

Do you think he deserved an Emmy? Or anyone on that show did?

It sounds like hate, but i assure you it’s not.

Yes I did. Cena SHOCKED me with how good he was

the writing and overall story arc and character development were very very good. They also were able to create their own little pocket in that mess of a universe.

I am a Gunn fan and also very critical when he goes TOO MUCH into the Troma stuff.

tha was NOT a fun little show

It was dark and had depth and very emotional moments and most importantly for me?

It was ORIGINAL.

And the opening credits alone >>>>

 

[JustChillin]

Yes I did. Cena SHOCKED me with how good he was

the writing and overall story arc and character development were very very good. They also were able to create their own little pocket in that mess of a universe.

I am a Gunn fan and also very critical when he goes TOO MUCH into the Troma stuff.

tha was NOT a fun little show

It was dark and had depth and very emotional moments and most importantly for me?

It was ORIGINAL.

And the opening credits alone >>>>

Sounds like you’re a fan of the show and James Gunn’s work. I liked it, i would give it like a 7/10.

seems like you liked it more than most.

But to me it’s not on the level of The Penguin

 

[JustChillin]

I think something emulating and being inspired by something doesn't necessarily make it equal. (not that YOU are saying that)

Its in the realm yes.

Masterclass is kinda strong

The actress who played his mother was magnificent.

Vic had a lot of nuance and you can see his innocence being lost subtely

Oz and Sophia are obviously gonna be nominated for many awards.

It was some seriously amazing performances

 

[playahaitian]

Sounds like you’re a fan of the show and James Gunn’s work. I liked it, i would give it like a 7/10.

seems like you liked it more than most.

But to me it’s not on the level of The Penguin

I'm a fan of good stuff but I have followed Gunn damn near his entire career. And I was one of the few who thought Suicide Squad was kinda overrated.

Peacemaker was VERY well received

Peacemaker: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes

A man fights for peace at any cost, no matter how many people he has to kill to get it.

www.rottentomatoes.com

Its difficult to compare to me those are two completely different shows.

 

[playahaitian]

The actress who played his mother was magnificent.

Vic had a lot of nuance and you can see his innocence being lost subtely

Oz and Sophia are obviously gonna be nominated for many awards.

It was some seriously amazing performances

^^^

my bad I forgot to mention the mother she was good. Honestly NO ONE didn't do well top to bottom even Squid.

 

[SWATLANTA]

I knew he had to die and was going to die.

I was telling folk when Oz caught him dancing with the mother etc it was over for Vic

He was jealous. And for some reason didn't want him to talk about his brothers with the mother

Then in the hospital he DID NOT PUSH AWAY HIS HAND ON HIS SHOULDER.

Knew he was done.

And then when he said F**K tonight after Victor called him family

he was REALLY done

They telegraph well for that.. He was NEVER EVER going to "share" his mother or his success.

Vic HAS to die

Penguin in this universe is not Batman & Robin

He doesn't think or work like that.

And that was a perfect way to show the difference between the two.

Even the DeVito was a sociopathic freak

Much more than in the comics at the time.

The modern Penguin is more akin to Colin version

When Oz told Vic to "Drink the rest of it" regarding that Whiskey, I knew it was time...