If you are waiting to watch the upcoming HBO drama series The Penguin, it is crucial to catch up on The Batman first. Directed by Matt Reeves, The Batman (2022) redefined the Batman universe and prepared the stage for its expansion. The new show reportedly focuses on mobster Oswald ‘Oz’ Cobb, or Penguin, played by Colin Farrell. It will provide fans with more insights into Gotham’s criminal world and pick up where the film had left off. We have come up with a straightforward guide to the key points from The Batman that one should remember before diving into The Penguin.
The Batman film saw Gotham City devastated by floods caused by The Riddler’s bombings. The show will explore how this disaster has affected the city, particularly the lives of those struggling in the lower parts of society.
In The Batman, Bruce Wayne (Robert Pattinson) and Selina Kyle (Zoe Kravitz) uncovered the drug Drops, a powerful narcotic that plays a big role in the criminal world. This drug, seen in Penguin’s club, The Iceberg Lounge and Falcone’s secret 44 Below, becomes a crucial piece of the underworld power struggle after Falcone’s death.
Carmine Falcone was a dominant figure in Gotham’s crime scene, having defeated rival mob boss Sal Maroni to control all major illegal activities in the city. He also had leverage over many influential people, including Thomas Wayne, Bruce’s father. Falcone’s death left behind a void in Gotham’s criminal network, with his illegal operations and secrets still up for grabs.
Penguin’s nightclub, The Iceberg Lounge, was a central location in The Batman. It served as a hub for drug dealing, intelligence gathering and underworld meetings. The club’s future is uncertain following the city’s flooding and with Falcone gone, its role in Gotham’s criminal landscape is in question.
Bella Real (Jayme Lawson) was running for mayor against the corrupt Don Mitchell Jr (Rupert Penry-Jones) in The Batman. By the film’s end, Reál looked set to become Gotham’s new mayor, promising a fresh start. However, the presence of ongoing criminal activities and rivalries could pose challenges for her administration.
Salvatore Maroni, once a key player in Gotham’s underworld, created the Drops drug and had a hand in many shady dealings. His rivalry with Falcone led to his downfall, but with Falcone gone and the truth about the Maroni bust exposed, Maroni’s return, as teased in trailers for The Penguin, suggests he’s back and seeking retribution.
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With these details in mind, you’ll be better prepared for the intricate world of The Penguin and its connections to the events of The Batman. It will premiere on September 19 on Max.
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