The Penguin strikes gold when it goes full supervillain for its sixth episode, “Gold Summit.”
This review contains spoilers forThe Penguinepisode 6.
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Some might be disappointed in this turn toward the comic booky.
These people have argued thatThe Penguinisnt about Oswald Cobblepott, the grotesque gangster who befuddles theBatmanwith his avian-themed exploits.
Its about Oz Cobb, a disrespected man willing to go to the darkest depths to restore his dignity.
Take the best scene in the episode, in which Sofia Gigante confronts Eve Karlo.
Believing that she is the Hangman, Eve resents Sofia for murdering several sex workers.
And its also incredibly arch, a conversation between supervillains in Gotham City.
Weve praisedCristin Miliotis takea lot here and still she somehow finds new and interesting spins on the character.
But I want to take a moment and praise Carmen Ejogo as Karlo.
Two supervillains have a conversation about the desperation that drives them.
Another supervillain gathers a gang to take over the city.
The Penguin airs on HBO and Max Sunday nights at 9 p.m.
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Rating:
4 out of 5
