Colin Farrell Brilha em Série Sombria Que Talvez Devesse Ser um Filme 🎭✨
Colin Farrell está em destaque mais uma vez, mostrando todo o seu talento em uma nova série cheia de mistério e intensidade. Conhecido por mergulhar em papéis complexos, Farrell entrega uma atuação excepcional nesta produção sombria e introspectiva.
A Batman Show Without Batman?
Yes, you read that right. The Penguin doesn't feature Robert Pattinson's Batman at all. The show picks up right after the events of The Batman, where Gotham is still recovering from the Riddler's attacks and the flood that devastated the city. Carmine Falcone is dead, and the Penguin sees an opportunity to rise to power.
Farrell, almost unrecognizable under layers of makeup, plays a gritty version of Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, a loser turned ambitious gangster who will stop at nothing to grab control. But even with his chilling portrayal, the show feels like it drags on.
Why It Feels Like an 8-Hour Movie
TV shows and movies are different animals. The Penguin tries to blur that line by structuring itself like a super-long film rather than a traditional series. Instead of giving us individual episodes with their own distinct plots, the story unfolds at a slow, plodding pace over eight hours.
This might work for some viewers who enjoy long, drawn-out storytelling, but for many, it will feel like the series lacks those “must-watch” episodes that make TV so memorable. It’s hard to pick out standout moments because it all blends together.
Sofia Falcone Steals the Show
While the series is named The Penguin, it gives equal focus to another character: Sofia Falcone, played by Cristin Milioti. Recently released from Arkham Asylum, Sofia has a dark past and doesn’t trust Oz at all. The tension between the two characters is electric, and Milioti's performance makes Sofia a compelling, tragic figure. Some might find themselves rooting for her more than Oz.
A Dark and Bleak Gotham
If you thought Gotham was dark in The Batman, The Penguin takes it to an even grimmer level. The series is visually dark (literally), with most scenes set in the gloomy underbelly of the city. Unfortunately, it doesn't capture the same striking visuals that made The Batman stand out. Instead, the daytime scenes feel flat and uninspired, while the night scenes are often too shadowy to appreciate.
Still, the show sticks with its gritty tone as it explores the corruption of Gotham. One of the few lighter elements comes in the form of Victor, a young kid who becomes Oz’s errand boy. Watching Victor get pulled into Oz's world provides some emotional moments as we see his innocence slowly fade.
Colin Farrell's Performance Saves the Show
If there’s one reason to watch The Penguin, it’s Colin Farrell. He fully transforms into this sad, ruthless version of Oz. There’s nothing redeemable about the character — he’s manipulative, violent, and always looking out for himself. Yet, Farrell manages to find layers in Oz, showing us a broken man who's desperate to prove he's more than just a loser.
Alongside Farrell, Cristin Milioti also delivers a stellar performance, making the dynamic between Oz and Sofia one of the best aspects of the show. Despite the series' flaws, these two actors make it worth sticking around.
