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Colin Farrell’s portrayal of Oz Cobb, the tormented mobster, has reached a heart-wrenching conclusion on HBO’sThe Penguin. This unflinching exploration of Gotham’s seedy underbelly comes to a fiery and unforgettable end, leaving fans stunned.
What started as a tense, backroom game of survival and ambition has unfolded into a relentless tale of betrayal, broken trust, and hard-won power.
The first season ofThe Penguinwrapped up yesterday, but it’s clear this won’t be the last time we visit Gotham’s dark underworld. In the intense season finale, we witness the full cost of Oz’s ruthless quest for power. In the eighth episode, Cobb delivered Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) back to Arkham Asylum, locked away his ailing mother (Deirdre O’Connell), and, most shockingly, took the life of his loyal young protégé, Victor (Rhenzy Feliz)—a move that would come back to haunt him.
The PenguinFinale: A Shocking Death That Left Us Reeling
In the gritty, blood-soaked streets of Gotham, moral ambiguity reigns, and there are no easy answers. If the world ofThe Penguinhas taught us anything, it’s that heroes and villains are often one and the same—driven by survival, greed, and a thirst for power.
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But the season finale takes us to a place few could have anticipated. If you thought you hadColin Farell’s Oz Cobb figured out, the shocking final moments will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the man under the Penguin mask.
Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) face off in a battle that will ultimately determine who will rule Gotham. While the stakes couldn’t be higher, it’s not just the mob war that drives the tension. The real emotional punch comes from the destruction of Oz’s relationships.
Among the many relationships explored inThe Penguin, the most compelling is the one between Oz and his young mentee, Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz). Vic started the season as an impressionable kid, but over the course of eight episodes, he transformed into Oz’s right-hand man—a loyal underboss who’d proven his worth time and again. Vic is stuck by Oz through thick and thin, even when he could have walked away.
But in the finale, loyalty is nothing more than a death sentence. Oz—whom we’ve watched manipulate, use, and discard people without a second thought—does the unthinkable. Hekills Vic, the very man who helped him secure victory, the man who trusted him like a father figure.
The betrayal cuts deep because, as viewers, we’ve been invested in their dynamic throughout the series.
Fans in Shock After Vic’s Devastating Death—Can Batman Finally Bring Oz Down?
The Penguinfinale hit like a ton of bricks. Fans are still reeling, and let’s be honest—who wouldn’t be?After eight episodes of building up the relationship between Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) and his loyal mentee, Victor Aguilar (Rhenzy Feliz), the rug was yanked out from under us in the most gut-wrenching way possible.
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After everything Vic did—fighting for Oz, growing under his mentorship, and showing nothing but unwavering loyalty—he was killed by the very man he counted. Fans are hurt. Let’s see some of the comments from fans:
#ThePenguin[SPOILERS]I DON’T EVEN CARE ABOUT ANYTHING ELSE. HOW THE FUCK DO YOU TRICK US LIKE THIS & HAVE US THINK VIC WAS GONNA SURVIVE?!?I FUCKING HATE HIM. VIC WAS LOYAL FROM THE JUMP, DESPITE OZ LYING ABOUT EVERYTHING!!! BRUCE HAS TO SHRED HIM INTO PIECES IN ‘PART II.‘pic.twitter.com/dc22S1PTDE
Naw I feel like everyone knew it was coming. But it was mad evil still
I saw something coming, but not like that. Like I swear I never wanted to punch my damn screen so bad. Excellent writing on their part, but that was HORRIBLE to experience on an emotional level. He’s evil as fuck.
I can’t believe they tricked us like this! Vic was loyal from the start, and now Bruce has to face the consequences in Part II!
I haven’t watched the entirety of the Penguin, but damn that was so brutal.
The emotional toll of this shocking death is leaving a serious dent in Oz’s already complicated character arc. Now, all fans can think about is seeing Batman finally give the Penguin a taste of his own medicine inBatman Part II. If there was ever a moment that made us want Gotham’s Dark Knight to bring justice, it was this one.
So, as we wait for the inevitable showdown, all we can say is: RIP, Vic—and Bruce, please, do what needs to be done!
You can streamThe Penguinon HBO and Max.
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