The Penguin"s Episode 1 Ending Song Was Way Deeper Than You Realize - 9 To 5"s Real Meaning Explained
Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for The Penguin episode 1
The Dolly Parton song played at the end of The Penguin episode 1 perfectly captures where Oz Cobb"s path is leading him in his DC solo series. HBO"s The Penguin introduces the most complex version of the villain ever put on screen so far, with a short temper and a twisted mind, but also with empathy towards the people he feels identified with and an aversion towards terrorists like the Riddler. Oz Cobb is an inherent part of Gotham"s criminal underworld in The Batman universe, but The Penguin reveals that he"s far from being the most powerful gangster in Gotham.
Expanding Matt Reeves" The Batman franchise, The Penguin adopts a similarly grounded tone and realistic stakes. Gone are the top hat and the monocle from the comic books, as well as the inhumanly long nose and the black blood from Tim Burton"s Batman Returns. Colin Farrell"s Oz Cobb is simply a well-known criminal with ties to the Falcone family and the "drop" business. And as The Penguin episode 1"s soundtrack suggests, Oz sees himself as the hero of his own story.
The Penguin Episode 1 Ends With Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" Appears Twice In The Penguin Episode 1![]()
Custom image by Andy Behbakht Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5", released in 1980 alongside the eponymous comedy film co-starring Parton herself, first appears in The Penguin episode 1 when Oz Cobb and his sidekick Victor Aguilar enter Oz"s second car. Oz quickly scrambles to turn off the radio, but the song reappears not long afterward, during The Penguin episode 1"s animated credits. Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" scores The Penguin episode 1"s credits shortly after Oz and Cobb deliver Alberto Falcone"s corpse to Sofia Falcone — a seemingly odd song choice to accompany such a twisted plan. The chorus of Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" includes the lyrics:
Why "9 To 5" Is The Perfect Song For Colin Farrell's Oz The Penguin Episode 1's End Credits Poke Fun At Oz Cobb's Peculiar Psyche![]()
Image via Max Unlike his comic book counterpart, Colin Farrell"s Oz Cobb comes from a working-class family. Oz"s mother owns an old house in the suburbs and Oz seems to have amassed his wealth through hard yet criminal work while working for the Falcone family. Oz has been "Working nine to five... Barely gettin" by, it"s all takin" and no givin"". Even though he has been a diligent ally to the Falcone family, he clearly doesn"t hold any particular affection for them, and the feeling seems to be mutual. In Oz"s mind, the Falcones "just use (his) mind and (he) never get(s) the credit".
Departing from Dolly Parton"s sensible critique of oppressive systems, Oz just wants to replace "the boss" and run the show himself
Oz finally let his place in the Falcone hierarchy "drive (him crazy)" to the point that Alberto laughing at him made him snap. The Falcones think "they got (him) where they want (him)", as Oz has been spending "his life putting money in (their) wallet", but he now accepts that "there"s a better life" awaiting him. Oz tells Victor that they must take what they believe is rightfully theirs by overthrowing the Falcones. However, Oz misunderstands the "9 to 5" struggle. Departing from Dolly Parton"s sensible critique of oppressive systems, Oz just wants to replace "the boss" and run the show himself.
Dolly Parton Has Another Message In The Penguin The Penguin Features Several Strong Yet Flawed Female Characters Close Dolly Parton wrote "9 to 5" as the main theme of the 1980 comedy of the same name, which follows three women (played by Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and LIly Tomlin) as they overthrow their bigoted boss. Directed by Colin Higgins, 9 to 5 was a very successful film that spawned a TV show and a Broadway musical. Hence, the addition of Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" in The Penguin episode 1"s ending and animated credits is also a nod to The Penguin"s female characters, who all have a certain degree of influence over Oz Cobb.
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The Dolly Parton song played at the end of The Penguin episode 1 perfectly captures where Oz Cobb"s path is leading him in his DC solo series. HBO"s The Penguin introduces the most complex version of the villain ever put on screen so far, with a short temper and a twisted mind, but also with empathy towards the people he feels identified with and an aversion towards terrorists like the Riddler. Oz Cobb is an inherent part of Gotham"s criminal underworld in The Batman universe, but The Penguin reveals that he"s far from being the most powerful gangster in Gotham.
Expanding Matt Reeves" The Batman franchise, The Penguin adopts a similarly grounded tone and realistic stakes. Gone are the top hat and the monocle from the comic books, as well as the inhumanly long nose and the black blood from Tim Burton"s Batman Returns. Colin Farrell"s Oz Cobb is simply a well-known criminal with ties to the Falcone family and the "drop" business. And as The Penguin episode 1"s soundtrack suggests, Oz sees himself as the hero of his own story.
The Penguin Episode 1 Ends With Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" Appears Twice In The Penguin Episode 1
Custom image by Andy Behbakht Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5", released in 1980 alongside the eponymous comedy film co-starring Parton herself, first appears in The Penguin episode 1 when Oz Cobb and his sidekick Victor Aguilar enter Oz"s second car. Oz quickly scrambles to turn off the radio, but the song reappears not long afterward, during The Penguin episode 1"s animated credits. Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" scores The Penguin episode 1"s credits shortly after Oz and Cobb deliver Alberto Falcone"s corpse to Sofia Falcone — a seemingly odd song choice to accompany such a twisted plan. The chorus of Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" includes the lyrics:Working nine to five, what a way to make a livin"The Penguin"s animated credits are followed by traditional credits scored by The Penguin"s main theme. Afterward, The Penguin episode 1 includes a teaser trailer for the next upcoming episodes. This teaser features Oz Cobb saying "I"m just a poor kid. Born out of nothing. Just got something to prove." The Penguin changes Oz Cobb"s comic book backstory and adapts him to the gritty, realistically torn-down Gotham that Matt Reeves" The Batman introduced, which adds a little more context to The Penguin"s use of Dolly Parton"s working-class-themed "9 to 5" song.
Barely gettin" by, it"s all takin" and no givin"
They just use your mind and you never get the credit
It"s enough to drive you crazy if you let it
Nine to five, yeah, they got you where they want you
There"s a better life and you think about it don"t you
It"s a rich man"s game no matter what they call it
And you spend your life puttin" money in his wallet
Why "9 To 5" Is The Perfect Song For Colin Farrell's Oz The Penguin Episode 1's End Credits Poke Fun At Oz Cobb's Peculiar Psyche
Image via Max Unlike his comic book counterpart, Colin Farrell"s Oz Cobb comes from a working-class family. Oz"s mother owns an old house in the suburbs and Oz seems to have amassed his wealth through hard yet criminal work while working for the Falcone family. Oz has been "Working nine to five... Barely gettin" by, it"s all takin" and no givin"". Even though he has been a diligent ally to the Falcone family, he clearly doesn"t hold any particular affection for them, and the feeling seems to be mutual. In Oz"s mind, the Falcones "just use (his) mind and (he) never get(s) the credit". Departing from Dolly Parton"s sensible critique of oppressive systems, Oz just wants to replace "the boss" and run the show himself
Oz finally let his place in the Falcone hierarchy "drive (him crazy)" to the point that Alberto laughing at him made him snap. The Falcones think "they got (him) where they want (him)", as Oz has been spending "his life putting money in (their) wallet", but he now accepts that "there"s a better life" awaiting him. Oz tells Victor that they must take what they believe is rightfully theirs by overthrowing the Falcones. However, Oz misunderstands the "9 to 5" struggle. Departing from Dolly Parton"s sensible critique of oppressive systems, Oz just wants to replace "the boss" and run the show himself.
Dolly Parton Has Another Message In The Penguin The Penguin Features Several Strong Yet Flawed Female Characters Close Dolly Parton wrote "9 to 5" as the main theme of the 1980 comedy of the same name, which follows three women (played by Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and LIly Tomlin) as they overthrow their bigoted boss. Directed by Colin Higgins, 9 to 5 was a very successful film that spawned a TV show and a Broadway musical. Hence, the addition of Dolly Parton"s "9 to 5" in The Penguin episode 1"s ending and animated credits is also a nod to The Penguin"s female characters, who all have a certain degree of influence over Oz Cobb.
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