The Penguin Finally Broke A Villain Trend That"s Plagued Superhero Releases For Years

In The Penguin, Colin Farrell"s Oswald "Oz" Cobb has broken a huge trend that has plagued several recent villain-focused superhero projects both in the MCU and in the DC Universe. Farrell first appeared as Oz Cobb in Matt Reeves" The Batman back in 2022, introduced as the lieutenant to crime boss Carmine Falcone and the benefactor of the Iceberg Lounge nightclub. He posed a minor annoyance to Robert Pattinson"s Batman during his hunt for the Riddler, which meant it was surprising when the Penguin was gifted his own HBO spinoff series.
HBO"s The Penguin has been a surprise hit for DC, detailing Oz Cobb"s rise to power and prominence in the criminal underworld of Matt Reeves" dark and gritty version of Gotham City. In recent years, several projects in both DC and Marvel"s superhero franchises have centered on some notable villains, including the likes of The Suicide Squad, Loki, Agatha All Along and projects in Sony"s Spider-Man Universe. However, The Penguin sets itself apart from these other projects, as Oswald "Oz" Cobb is far from the hero that Gotham City actually needs.
The Penguin Lets Oz Stay A Villain Even As It Shows His Sympathetic Side Oz Cobb Has Not Become A Hero In The Penguin Despite being the series" main character, Oz Cobb is far from a redeemable character in The Penguin. The series has shone light on some of Cobb"s more sympathetic qualities, particularly in his relationship with his mother, his bond with Victor Aguilar and his love for Eve Karlo, actively showing his humanity and vulnerability. However, The Penguin has also shown Cobb pulling off some heinous and treacherous acts, such as murdering Alberto Falcone, abandoning Sofia Falcone and peddling Bliss across Gotham, ensuring he remains an outright villain.


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