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The Batman star reveals why he didn't reprise his role in spin-off show The Penguin: "There was a lot of violence towards women, and that’s not my thing"

"I did what I wanted to with the role"

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The Penguin star Deidre O’Connell on the "responsibility" of playing someone with dementia: "I just want to honor these people that are going through this sh*t"

Beyond the violence and Batman connections, the DC show raises important awareness for Lewy Body Dementia

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50 Years Later, 'The Penguin' Just Exposed Batman's Biggest Flaw

In episode 4 of 'The Penguin,' the true evil of Gotham City is revealed. Maybe Arkham Asylum is the real problem?

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25 Years Later, 'The Penguin' Could Be Setting Up One of Batman's Darkest Moments

The Riddler may have plunged Goatham into crisis in 'The Batman,' but now 'The Penguin' is hinting that something even bigger may be afoot.

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The Penguin just name-dropped an iconic storyline from the Batman comics

Remember No Man's Land?

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'The Penguin' is Finally Doing One Brilliant Thing 'The Batman' Couldn't

We're rooting for Oz, regardless of whether we should. Two episodes into its eight-chapter run, HBO's 'The Penguin' is already showing us far more of the gangster's terrifying talents than 'The Batman' ever could.

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The Penguin episode 2 recap and Easter eggs: Sofia Falcone smells a rat

Tensions –and stakes –rise in The Penguin episode 2

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'The Penguin' Theory Reveals a Sinister 'Batman 2' Villain Hiding in Plain Sight

Oswald Cobblepot had his name changed to Oz Cobb to make him seem more human on HBO, but could there secretly be more to the shift than just aesthetics?

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The Penguin's Cristin Milioti has the perfect counterpoint for everyone who dunks on Batman Forever and Batman and Robin

"I love the camp element of Batman"

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Ranking the Batman movies for the hero’s 85th birthday, from Adam West to Robert Pattinson

Let's rank all of the Batman movies in honor of his 85th birthday.

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The Penguin review – Colin Farrell deserves all the awards for this powerful Batman spinoff

It’s slick, fast – and doesn’t feature the caped crusader once. The Irish actor is a revelation in a series that’s so twisty it leaves you breathless

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The Penguin episode 1 recap and Easter eggs: Move over Batman, gang warfare is coming to Gotham

A surprise death, Oz's new companion, and the arrival of Sofia Falcone

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The Penguin: Who is Sofia Falcone and why is she known as the Hangman in the new show?

Cristin Milioti plays a complex character with a rich comics history

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When does The Penguin take place on The Batman timeline?

Here's how the show fits into the DC timeline

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'The Penguin' Release Date, Start Time, Trailer, and Plot for 'The Batman Spinoff

Here’s everything you need to know about The Penguin premiere, from its release date and time to the plot of the Max series.

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The Penguin's name change has sparked a fascinating fan theory about another key DC villain connection

Could this be Oz's cousin?

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'The Batman' Director Reveals 'The Penguin's Crucial Role in His Trilogy

The Batman universe is continuing with 'The Penguin,' but what about the original movies?

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The Penguin lands a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score that's higher than The Batman

The Penguin is the squawk of the town

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The Penguin review: Colin Farrell Batman spin-off channels The Sopranos to mixed results

Farrell is a leading man, with leading man good looks – but here he is caked under layers of prosthetics and a fat suit. What’s the logic of hiring and then hiding him?

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'The Penguin' is a must-watch on Max this month — 'The Batman' meets 'The Godfather'

'The Penguin' is a must-watch on Max when it premieres on Sept. 19. This show is more a mob movie than a Batman show, but having watched it, that's not a bad thing at all.

Inverse

HBO Is About to Release the Most Thrilling Superhero Show of the Year

Colin Farrell gives a go-for-broke performance as Oswald Cobb, who gets a thrilling origin story in 'The Penguin.'

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17 new shows and movies to watch in September 2024 on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and more

Our guide on what to watch in September 2024 includes 'Emily in Paris,' 'The Penguin,' 'Agatha All Along' and more

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The Penguin team explain why they didn't feel the need to have Batman cameo in the show: "You're going down a different alley"

Exclusive: The Penguin won't feature a Batman cameo

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Batman: Caped Crusader star explains why her mother-in-law was the biggest inspiration for her gender-flipped Penguin

Actor Minnie Driver discusses her "reimagining" of the iconic Batman villain for the new Prime Video series

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'The Penguin' Will Double Down on 'The Batman's Greatest Strength

Fans got a sneak peek and some insider info about the new series in a panel at San Diego Comic-Con.

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