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HBO has already released the first episode of Penguin with Colin Farrell, but not all fans rushed to watch it. They are confused by the fact that in order to watch a crime series, you first have to watch Matt Reeves’ Batman, where the gangster Penguin, played by Farrell, first appeared.
But is it really that important?
The action of “Penguin” begins a week after the events of “Batman”, namely after the death of Carmine Falcone. Gangster Penguin will try to climb to the top of Gotham’s criminal world, but not all gangsters are willing to bend the knee to the arrogant new boss.
Despite its status as a Batman spin-off, you don’t need to watch the Robert Pattinson blockbuster to understand what happens in Penguin . Yes, the series is only better if the viewer can spot all the references to Reeves’ film, but it can also be watched as a completely original work.
“The thing is, I think given that it’s an epic crime saga, it only gets deeper if you watch both the series and the movie. But the fact is that each of them has to live on their own. You don’t have to prepare for what’s going to happen.” – said Matt Reeves.
Reeves, who served as executive producer on Penguin, essentially gave audiences carte blanche to treat the series as an independent story.
And critics loved the approach. “Penguin” is already being called a worthy replacement for “The Sopranos,” with Rotten Tomatoes giving it an excellent review. 91% “freshness”.
The second episode of Penguin will be released on September 29, 2024.
Source: Popcorn News
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