As a longtime Gotham resident and avid follower of its criminal underworld, I must say that this latest turn of events in The Penguin series has left me both intrigued and appalled. The revelation of Oz Cobbs’ dark past, his ruthless rise to power, and the relentless pursuit of vengeance by Sofia Gigante have made for a gripping narrative.
Warning! This article contains spoilers for Episode 7 of The Penguin.
Key Takeaways
- Oz Cobb’s backstory unfolds, providing insight into his childhood and the death of his brothers.
- Sofia Gigante shifts goals, no longer wanting her father’s empire but seeking revenge on Oz.
- Sofia’s explosive retaliation leads to a cliffhanger, setting up a climactic finale.
In the second-to-last episode, the stage was set for a thrilling climax featuring Oz Cobb versus Sofia Gigante. The sixth episode, aptly named ‘Top Hat’, lived up to the anticipation by shedding light on the Penguin’s history and unveiling the events that shaped him into the powerful crime lord from DC comics we know today.
In “The Batman,” directed by Matt Reeves, Colin Farrell debuted as the sidekick to crime lord Carmine Falcone, portraying a character known as The Penguin, rather than Oswald Cobb, the traditional villain from Batman’s rogues gallery. The Penguin’s portrayal in this series not only offers insight into Oz’s past but also delivers a captivating crime saga within Gotham City. Sofia Gigante (formerly Falcone) is the primary antagonist for The Penguin, being the daughter of the late Carmine Falcone and seeking to ascend through her family’s ranks and claim her father’s empire. However, as the story progresses in The Penguin’s season, Sofia’s primary focus shifts towards exacting revenge on Oz for his treachery.
What The Penguin Episode 7 Reveals About Oz’s Childhood
| The Penguin | |
| Cast | Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Clancy Brown |
| Showrunner | Lauren LeFranc |
| Number of Episodes | 8 |
| Where to watch | HBO, Max |
The seventh installment of ‘The Penguin’ opens with a glance at Oz’s past, depicting him residing with his mom, Francis, and brothers Benny and Jack. It’s evident that Oz cherishes his mother deeply and yearns for one-on-one time with her, finding it challenging to get along with his siblings. Later, Francis sends the boys out, leading them to encounter a neighborhood bully, Rex, who hands them some cash.
Oz Causes His Brothers’ Deaths
Afterward, the brothers decide to spend their afternoon playing games within Gotham’s subterranean passageways. However, Oz becomes irritated with his siblings when they descend a narrow vent to conceal themselves in the sewers, an area he can’t access due to his injured leg. In retaliation, Oz secures the sewer door and departs, leaving Jack and Benny stranded there. As it rains heavily outside, the tunnels begin to fill with water, trapping Jack and Benny inside. Meanwhile, Oz returns home to his mother, enjoying her company privately for a change. He fabricates a story about his brothers going to watch a movie, allowing him and Francis to relax at home and enjoy a film featuring a man in a top hat dancing tap (perhaps a nod to the Penguin’s distinctive headwear). While it rains heavily outside, Jack and Benny are left stranded in the flooding tunnels.
In Episode 7, we witness another flashback, this time focusing on Oz and Francis following the deaths of Jack and Benny. Afterward, Francis takes her son out dancing, asking him to promise to take care of her, which he obliges. Notably, Oz had observed Rex’s stack of money earlier, which sparked his ambition to join the underworld for the purpose of supporting his mother financially.
Cobb vs Maroni
Currently, Oz finds himself back at his Crown Point apartment, a place now hostage to Sofia’s kidnap of Francis and the unconscious Victor. Managing to rouse Victor, Oz swiftly escapes with him before Sal Maroni arrives with his gang, who then brutally attack Oz. They make a call to Sofia, informing her they’ve captured Oz. Simultaneously, Sofia keeps Francis imprisoned, trying to uncover damaging secrets about Oz. However, Francis remains steadfast in his loyalty to his son and refuses to betray him.
In a turn of events, Sal compels Oz to disclose his secret lair, subsequently leading him there to announce that the Maronis and Gigantes now hold power. Despite their loyalty to Oz, his workers implement an emergency plan which shuts down the hideout’s power supply, triggering a gun battle. In the ensuing struggle, Oz emerges victorious in a physical altercation with Sal, fatally wounding him and eliminating another crime lord from Gotham.
Sofia’s New Goal
Sofia’s interrogation of Francis is interrupted by the arrival of her confidante, Julian Rush, who informs her that her cousin Gia, the only surviving member of the night that Sofia gassed her whole family, claims to remember something. Sofia visits Gia at the children’s home where she’s been living, where Gia reveals she noticed a gas mask in Sofia’s bag, an incriminating piece of evidence. Sofia tries to convince Gia otherwise, but then checks herself. At home, she reveals to Rush she’s had a change of heart. She no longer wants to be the boss, instead, she wants to finally be free of her father’s game. That and she wants revenge on Oz.
Sofia no longer wants to be the boss, instead, she wants to finally be free of her father’s game.
What Is Sofia’s Gift to Oz?
Following Sal’s death, Oz calls Sofia, suggesting a deal: she gains control of his entire organization in exchange for protecting his mother. Sofia accepts but then flips the script on Oz. She sends a van packed with explosives into the core of Oz’s drug empire, labeling it as a gift. Upon discovering this, Oz finds the van laden with explosives which detonate, decimating his operation and collapsing nearby tunnels. He survives by escaping into the sewers, the same location where his brothers perished years ago. Eventually, Oz is apprehended by one of Sofia’s associates on the wreckage-strewn streets of Gotham. Simultaneously, Sofia keeps Francis captive, setting up a dramatic conclusion between the two characters.
The Penguin Episode 8 will be released on November 10.
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