For lovers of The Penguin at the end of the second season, people are rethinking the great plot acceleration and the main directions that determine the fate of Gotham and its criminal world. The Penguin is an HBO Max series that is a prequel to Batman and is focused on the criminal emergence of a character named Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, also known as the titular penguin, portrayed by Colin Farrell. Thus was this season concluded, with last-minute power plays, unexpected alliances, and a tease of the Batman shortly, making for far more intrigue in Gotham.
The Rise and Fall of Oz Cobblepot
They present Oz’s character development in a masterly way, escalating the conflict to the end of the season and portraying his rise to the top responsibly. In the latter episodes of the second season, he becomes the crime lord in Gotham, but to achieve it – he loses a great deal. Ever since he started as a small-time criminal, Oz has grown through the ranks to become a fearsome kingpin with no one he can trust. Loyalty, trust, and friendships are violated, strong and weak power battles, and the death of friends is what clinch his powerful position, showing vulnerability could be close by.
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In the climax all of a sudden we see Oz cheating his once-trusted and loyal sidekick Victor Aguilar. This act shows that Oz is ready to see anyone who is in his way, on the other hand, It is symbolic that in the end Oz even completely isolates himself by cutting his only true friend. Lacking company at the top, Oz’s loneliness is now expressed in much sharper terms.
Sofia Falcone’s Fate and Possible Vendetta
One of the most impactful arcs is Sofia Falcone’s (Cristin Milioti), who also wants to control the criminal underworld of Gotham. She has been a worthy rival with Oz all through the season fighting for dominance. But, he overpowers her, if you please, and puts the blame on Sofia for the crimes they committed, which leads her back to Arkham Asylum. But the season suggests she will be back again and of course, she will not vanish completely.
Back in the end, when the tension is at its highest, Sofia gets a letter from Selina Kyle, the Catwoman, in which it is revealed that they are in fact, half-sisters. This revelation creates a possibility of them perhaps joining forces in the next seasons. Since both Sofia and Selina have a reason to hate Ocean O’Neill, perhaps revenge is on the horizon for this character.
A Hint of Things to Come
The final scene of the season leaves a thrilling promise: Just then, the Bat Signal shines over Gotham. This recognizable sign suggests that Batman, with Robert Pattinson, knows about the ascension of Oz and will soon come back to Gotham. The show’s final episode of the season hints that Oz may not remain a kingpin for long, because Batman’s eye is on him to destroy all he has created.
What’s Next for The Penguin?
HBO has not officially announced the third season but the show’s pick up in The Penguin and the cliffhanger ending indicates more to be told. As you know Oz’s empire is now compromised and Batman is on his way back, so everything is now at its finest.
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Conclusion
The last episode of The Penguin season 2 brings the vision of the show that can be called Oz Cobblepot’s powerful and complex future and the perspectives of further evolution. As he clings to power in a city ripe with danger and betrayal, the future remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Gotham has not run its course yet.
