The Penguin Show - Unlikable Characters DONE RIGHT!!

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  • @realjesterbell
    @realjesterbell  4 місяці тому +158

    FYI: IGN gave this show a 5 and Agatha an 8 😵‍💫

    • @darkknightfan7520
      @darkknightfan7520 4 місяці тому +51

      IGN shouldn’t have an opinion on anything.

    • @SonOvLaw
      @SonOvLaw 4 місяці тому +25

      "But look at all the representation!"

    • @Webwalkerz
      @Webwalkerz 4 місяці тому +9

      Aint no way
      They have no right to be allowed to get away with this!

    • @keanucooper2103
      @keanucooper2103 4 місяці тому +16

      They gave She Hulk an 8 also

    • @CharlesH-t9r
      @CharlesH-t9r 4 місяці тому

      ​@@darkknightfan7520 IGN is infamous for saying "Madden is heading in the right direction" and "This is the most polished Madden game" since Madden 2019 with Sports gamers

  • @lil_dak_1587
    @lil_dak_1587 4 місяці тому +100

    Can't wait to see people complain about you not making positive videos and not watching this one 🤦🏼

    • @dommic9593
      @dommic9593 4 місяці тому +7

      She still bashed Agatha so this video is still legit.

    • @Rhamsody
      @Rhamsody 4 місяці тому +5

      Precisely what I was gonna say. 👍🏾

    • @wizendsage757
      @wizendsage757 4 місяці тому +2

      Penguin didn't escpae, he was let go when he shifted the blame from him to Marrione for Alberto’s death.

    • @Blazecap
      @Blazecap 4 місяці тому +1

      Hate gets more views the Agatha review is 6 times this one. Also "mcu bad" gets... a particular group of people let's put it that way

    • @Christobanistan
      @Christobanistan 4 місяці тому

      @@Blazecap Everyone?

  • @notyouraverageharleyquinnstan
    @notyouraverageharleyquinnstan 4 місяці тому +70

    I figured The Penguin would be good since Colin Farell did an amazing job as Penguin in The Batman. I'm still invested in this universe way more than what James Gunn will do.

  • @darkstarmedia
    @darkstarmedia 4 місяці тому +51

    What I liked about the show was that when you're watching The Batman, you're like, "Yeah, go get them Batman, fuck Penguin." And when you're watching The Penguin you're like, "Yeah, go get them Penguin, fuck the family." It's like Breaking Bad, you're rooting for the bad guy because you see it from their perspective. When I watched The Batman I loved how he smashed into Penguin's car and made it crash like that. But after seeing what it did to his foot, I felt bad for Oz.

    • @CharlesH-t9r
      @CharlesH-t9r 4 місяці тому +3

      James Madio as Grappa looks so comic accurate to Don Grappa , Falcone's right hand man
      Cristin Milani was perfectly casted as Sophia Falcone even had her comic nickname "Hang Man " mentioned
      The casting is great
      And Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone is spot on too

    • @stephengrant4841
      @stephengrant4841 4 місяці тому +8

      Was it that crash that fucked up his foot? It seemed more like a congenital defect. I rewatched the movie after the show and it seems like he had the limp in the movie, just less pronounced.

    • @Seasonal-Shadow_4674
      @Seasonal-Shadow_4674 4 місяці тому

      @darkstarmedia sounds like a double standard. The whole point of Breaking Bad is you are not supposed to root for Walter and he isnt the good guy. Seems pretty dumb to root for Batman to beat up people not as bad as Penguin and root for Penguin to ruin people's lives

    • @Christobanistan
      @Christobanistan 4 місяці тому

      @@Seasonal-Shadow_4674 No one is rooting for Penguin to ruin lives, they're just rooting for him to beat the other, worse bad guys. Tony Soprano was the same way.
      Also, I don't agree that you weren't supposed to root for Walter White. He was written in a sympathetic way exactly so you would root for him, same as Penguin.

    • @Seasonal-Shadow_4674
      @Seasonal-Shadow_4674 4 місяці тому

      @@Christobanistan Penguin is no better than them

  • @slyaspie4934
    @slyaspie4934 4 місяці тому +32

    Fingers crossed it stays good, we need to make character writing great again

  • @ClassicHarleyQuinn
    @ClassicHarleyQuinn 4 місяці тому +18

    It's Matt Reeves, never expected it to be bad. Even when his work isn't the greatest, you can see the effort is there.

  • @JP-1990
    @JP-1990 4 місяці тому +8

    "Its basically Sopranos"
    "So we meet at last, Batman and Robin!"
    "Look out, Batman! It's the Interior Decorator!

    • @jaimeherber8353
      @jaimeherber8353 4 місяці тому +1

      He killed sixteen Chechen rebels single-handed!

  • @ernestbatiy1070
    @ernestbatiy1070 4 місяці тому +27

    Interesting! Writing my own story I usually watch these to motivate me to avoid bad writing that is so prevalent in modern media.

    • @NefemOsorio
      @NefemOsorio 4 місяці тому +9

      That's amazing. I do the same thing, but I also look at some of the current bad written movies just to recognize what's wrong with them, and avoid doing that at all costs.

    • @ernestbatiy1070
      @ernestbatiy1070 4 місяці тому +4

      @@NefemOsorio exactly 😂 I should try that. I also go to the library on occasion and the amount of cringe fuels me

    • @RebornRider03
      @RebornRider03 4 місяці тому +3

      Same here. I’m currently planning and writing my own novel.

  • @PieroMinayaRojas
    @PieroMinayaRojas 4 місяці тому +10

    Funny how even a character like Alberto who only appeared for a few minutes felt fleshed out

    • @robchuk4136
      @robchuk4136 4 місяці тому +2

      He totally did. So much so, that I didn't see it coming when what happened happened.

  • @CharlesH-t9r
    @CharlesH-t9r 4 місяці тому +24

    Im glad they're allowing Oswald to be an actual villain too

    • @champ1159
      @champ1159 4 місяці тому +7

      Me too, writers try to redeem villains too much for my liking nowadays

    • @alex-el-boludo-10
      @alex-el-boludo-10 4 місяці тому

      @@champ1159 FINALLY SOMEONE SAYS IT!

    • @Seasonal-Shadow_4674
      @Seasonal-Shadow_4674 4 місяці тому

      @@champ1159 people want Penguin to be redeemed already

    • @ryanhowe5753
      @ryanhowe5753 4 місяці тому +1

      Actual villain protagonists are rare. The Penguin is a bad person and the show KNOWS he’s a bad person

    • @Christobanistan
      @Christobanistan 4 місяці тому

      @@champ1159 Penguin was always written as a sympathetic figure, even in the comics. His parents abandoned him and he was raised by animals in the sewers! When he finally came out, he at least tried to be better until Batman fucked him.

  • @Christobanistan
    @Christobanistan 4 місяці тому +1

    Difference between writers chosen based on their politics by "allies," and writers chosen based on the basis of skill and dedication to their art.

  • @lightdestructions
    @lightdestructions 4 місяці тому +12

    Penguin might be the turning point for DC live action shows and movies

    • @jayrose8869
      @jayrose8869 4 місяці тому +3

      This show is so good. It truly makes you believe the penguin could be a real person!

    • @CharlesH-t9r
      @CharlesH-t9r 4 місяці тому

      ​​@@jayrose8869 I loved the homage to The Penguin's iconic evil smirk on Batman comic covers when Sophia realized her brother was killed by him and she screams

  • @ninjapoundcake
    @ninjapoundcake 4 місяці тому +7

    Can't get over how odd "Oz Cobb" sounds. I feel like it is variant of corn.

    • @arunrajeev2634
      @arunrajeev2634 4 місяці тому +3

      He's called Oswald Cobb by Alberto

  • @oppenheimer6321
    @oppenheimer6321 4 місяці тому +6

    I like how they're clearly taking inspiration from Penguin Pain and Prejudice, I really enjoyed that comic.

  • @SonOvLaw
    @SonOvLaw 4 місяці тому +10

    Bell, your biggest challenge with these assessments is that you have a creators/creative mind and perspective. And the audiences at large would be lucky to create methane after a visit to Taco Bell.
    Pearls before swine, and such.

    • @Blazecap
      @Blazecap 4 місяці тому +1

      never head that phrase before

  • @kimberlygaugh4085
    @kimberlygaugh4085 4 місяці тому +8

    Interesting compare/contrast to Oz's mentorship with a teenager versus Agatha's relationship with the teen there.

  • @pemzenas
    @pemzenas 4 місяці тому +4

    First episode actually got me super hyped for the rest of the season! The character work, the writing, the acting were all on point…
    I share your sentiments, somewhat, about it being a “Batman show” without Batman in it and how it might feel like they’re milking the IP a little bit… but then I’m reminded of great comic runs like Brubaker’s Gotham Central and how the “lesser” characters really do serve as integral elements, without which the Character of Gotham City would be incomplete.
    Penguin might be reminiscent of a Sopranos but I think the dirty, dark, sleazy, with an undertone-of-insanity Gothamness of it might be what makes it a Batman show in the end… at least imo!
    Thanks again!

  • @Nellufy
    @Nellufy 4 місяці тому +6

    I don't mind that Penguin series is a grounded crime drama. I think this is a good entry for those who are not familiar with the comics or even with the films. Also, the Penguin is not a well-known villian compared to The Joker, Harvey Dent, The Scarecrow, and The Riddler. I like how this series focuses on The Penguin and gives the audience a peek into his world, etc.
    I am looking forward to the next episode and if successful, it would be cool to see other series focus on villians within Gotham.

    • @Christobanistan
      @Christobanistan 4 місяці тому +1

      Seriously, I never knew anyone growing up who ever read more than a handful of comics.

  • @JohnHenrysaysHi
    @JohnHenrysaysHi 4 місяці тому +9

    Right on! Good day, JesterBell! Glad to see the thumbs up in your thumbnail. 👍

    • @he-man36
      @he-man36 4 місяці тому +1

      Jo Henr.

  • @InfinityEightplus
    @InfinityEightplus 4 місяці тому +34

    Finally another alt right review from my favorite male UA-camr 😆 the memes just get keep getting better

  • @cole6843
    @cole6843 4 місяці тому +5

    The first episode is pretty good. I'm excited for the rest of the show.

  • @zachtheraven5007
    @zachtheraven5007 4 місяці тому +2

    Too be fair I like both agatha and penguin just because I love kaythrn hann in agatha and I love Colin Farrell in penguin

  • @robchuk4136
    @robchuk4136 4 місяці тому +3

    The show (and the Matt Reeves movie) is pronouncing "Falcone" correctly.

  • @darkknightfan7520
    @darkknightfan7520 4 місяці тому +9

    I know this is a tv show, but the penguin is already a much better version of the Brian azzarello joker comic.

  • @LaPaisiblePetiteGnomette
    @LaPaisiblePetiteGnomette 4 місяці тому +1

    By the way Colin Farrell's transformation as the pingouin is insane, he is unrecognizable in this show 🤔

  • @ogun6464
    @ogun6464 4 місяці тому +2

    I see what you say about your first flaw, but to me it was a different thing in that same scene. Oz is boxed in, he looks trapped, then they reveal a clever plan. Everything was set up properly, shot and acted wonderfully. Then in the next scene they explained the clever thing like I'm an idiot. This isn't a kids show, have some faith in your audience.

  • @synical13
    @synical13 4 місяці тому +5

    That's good to hear but it doesn't sound like my type of show. Still, at least I know that if I'm bored and decide to give it a watch, it won't be insultingly bad.

  • @tiborkovacs5317
    @tiborkovacs5317 4 місяці тому +2

    Great vid it's on TV tonight I will watch sounds good thanks.

  • @LittleGalaxyBoy
    @LittleGalaxyBoy 4 місяці тому +13

    I actually enjoyed both Penguin and Agatha, two shows I'm really glad we got this week. One show paying homage to Mare of Easttown and European detective dramas, embracing a more open approach to nudity, violence, and other mature themes. Then there's Penguin, a truly unique crime drama that's naturally drawing comparisons to The Sopranos. I loved the grounded, yet visually captivating take on Gotham City. It feels like a blend of Gothic European (Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow) with New York City, while still carving out its own identity, much like The Batman did. Some parts of Gotham even lean more towards New Jersey and Brooklyn, which works perfectly. Colin Farrell is fantastic as the Penguin, and I thought the show's beginning was handled really well.
    Having a fun week so far with these shows, hopefully we hear news next week about when Deadpool & Wolverines releases to streaming.

    • @LittleGalaxyBoy
      @LittleGalaxyBoy 4 місяці тому +4

      I found out they only filmed around New York City, including places like Brooklyn and the Bronx, so that makes sense. Personally, I think Edinburgh would be the perfect place to shoot for Gotham City, especially for Old Gotham. The Gothic Revival architecture throughout Edinburgh would be a great inspiration for a dark, imposing skyline, with some Art Deco elements thrown in to give it that classic Gotham feel.

    • @LittleGalaxyBoy
      @LittleGalaxyBoy 4 місяці тому +6

      @@WholesomeSaluteElon It’s one of those shows that was bound to stir up drama from the moment it was announced, right through to its premiere. Speaking for myself, I really enjoyed the first two episodes and think they’re worth checking out. If it’s not your thing, that’s perfectly fine. You can jump off whenever you like and maybe watch something else like The Penguin. Personally, I loved the Mare of Easttown-inspired opening, with Agatha doing a spot-on parody of Kate Winslet as Mare Sheehan, and I'm still enjoying it as we head into episode two.
      That said, I’m a bit biased as a huge fan of witches and the folklore around them, along with the witch films that really took off in the '80s. The Witches of Eastwick (1987), Halloween III: Season of the Witch (1982), and Elvira: Mistress of the Dark (1988) are some standouts. And that’s not even mentioning the '90s and 2000s, which I imagine the show will pull from too-like The Craft (1996) and Sabrina the Teenage Witch (1996-2003).
      If none of that sounds appealing, then Agatha All Along probably won’t be for you. The show’s also pretty open about its LGBTQ themes, which might not be to everyone’s taste. But honestly, the connection between queer culture and witchcraft has been around for decades, so people calling the show "woke" feels a bit like those who complained about X-Men '97 being political and pushing agendas. It’s part of the legacy.
      Summed up. I'd just recommend checking it out for yourself if that's possible.

    • @iraford5788
      @iraford5788 4 місяці тому +1

      Agreed with you 100%.

    • @Seasonal-Shadow_4674
      @Seasonal-Shadow_4674 4 місяці тому

      @@LittleGalaxyBoy I love how Marvel and DC both had villain shows out in the same week

  • @ReluctantHero13
    @ReluctantHero13 4 місяці тому

    I really liked episode 1 of the penguin and hope the rest of the series sticks the landing. It’s super hard to say many good things about a ton of things that have come out in the last 5 years or more. Well written and well-made, usually overcomes. It’s always hard to deny it when something is “good” even though it may not be your particular brand. Good is good

  • @keithmichael112
    @keithmichael112 4 місяці тому +1

    I'll have to check this out, thanks

  • @jdranetz
    @jdranetz 4 місяці тому

    Tim Burton's Batman Returns had a grotesque Penguin played by Danny Devito. Burgress Meridith was a campy 1960's Penguin with twirling umbrella. Robin Lord Taylor was the most real until now, in the show Gotbam.

  • @xxsilentreatmentxx
    @xxsilentreatmentxx 4 місяці тому

    Penguin was captured but by framing Maroni for Alberto's murder it can be assumed he was cleared (for now) and Sofia set him loose

  • @funkysam1345
    @funkysam1345 4 місяці тому +1

    What a solid episode of television. Ppl complaining about this particular take on the characters, we need to be open minded and understand that these characters should be available to interpretation by different creators. The Reeves verse is inspired from very grounded real world elements while stil managing to maintain the essence of the characters. And I'm completely fine with that. Plus, year 1 Batman had such kind of grounded villains.

  • @jdranetz
    @jdranetz 4 місяці тому

    Oz is released when Alberto's body is found in the yrunk, and OZ planned it to look like the Marone gang did it Down to returning the right to Marone earlier in prison. Alberto:s body is cut up and marked like it was a message from the other gang. Sophia was tricked into thinking Oz did not do it.

  • @olsjonaspetterolsson3220
    @olsjonaspetterolsson3220 4 місяці тому +1

    Why is it a problem that we expand on the world of certain super heroes like Batman without having them as the main characters? I actually liked the Penguin series a lot more than the more super hero series produced by both DC and Marvel. It is simply great in itself, but you still can get the impression that there are further stories lurking in the background.

  • @makhina8839
    @makhina8839 4 місяці тому +1

    Finally something from DC worth watching that’s not also animated

  • @trevonpernell0814
    @trevonpernell0814 4 місяці тому +4

    DC, baby!

  • @Enzo_Matrix92
    @Enzo_Matrix92 4 місяці тому +1

    First ep wasn't just good, it was really good. Felt like I was reading a Batman elseworld one shot about the penguin. Counterpoint to the part about not feeling like a Batman show. Take out Batman from a story in his world and it's just a crime drama.

  • @StudioJake
    @StudioJake 4 місяці тому +1

    This gives me hope.

  • @xxsilentreatmentxx
    @xxsilentreatmentxx 4 місяці тому

    I think they pronounce it Fal-Cone here just to not confuse people by Fal-Coney and Maroni sounding similar

  • @jdranetz
    @jdranetz 4 місяці тому

    Just like The Batman's Riddler was like the Zodiac killer, Oz is like a real gangster.

  • @Dunybrook
    @Dunybrook 4 місяці тому

    I am curious about it but Oz Cobb is going to need a lot more help than Vic if he's going to take over his whole criminal organization. Supposedly Sofia just released the Penquin once she blamed Salvatore for killing her brother but if she really understands how dangerous he is she'd never do that even if he had nothing to do with killing Alberto.

  • @jdranetz
    @jdranetz 4 місяці тому

    Cobb sounds like a real name, compared to Cobblepot. Oz Cobb is very dangerous villian. He reminds me of Al Capone, rather than any comic book character. Gotham has never felt so real. This is a criminal with the unwanted nickname Penguin, like Whitey or Bugsy. Gangsters that would beat a person dead if someone called them by those names.

  • @tonybeltran4366
    @tonybeltran4366 4 місяці тому +2

    i like it too, the one nitpick i have is why the FUCK they changed his last name, so stupid

  • @angelarch5352
    @angelarch5352 4 місяці тому

    great news and great show review! thanks for the video.

  • @ryantalley5284
    @ryantalley5284 4 місяці тому

    I'm fine with calling them the Fal-Cones in this continuity instead of the Fal-Conies (even though the latter is how it's supposed to be pronounced) because they literally changed his name to Oz Cobb. If I can get behind "Oz Cobb," I should also, in the context of this universe, be able to get behind "Fal-Cone."

  • @METAL-ADDICT
    @METAL-ADDICT 4 місяці тому

    OH SHT! ITS OUT!? SWEET! Time to renew my Max subscription!

  • @chudsly
    @chudsly 4 місяці тому

    Madly in love with this show

  • @harryfleutv666
    @harryfleutv666 4 місяці тому

    Penguin needs to say ‘society is to blame’ in the show!

  • @dandyman2182
    @dandyman2182 4 місяці тому

    I'm just glad penguin is a genuinely clever character instead of just being another evil goober the writers don't have to tell you hes a cunning individual you get that from his actions

  • @alexwilliams7640
    @alexwilliams7640 4 місяці тому

    Wait until James Gunn gets his hands on the penguin and Matt Reeves the Batman it is going to be a disaster waiting to happen

  • @TotesRandom
    @TotesRandom 4 місяці тому +5

    It felt like Colin Farrel was trying to do a Tony Soprano impression throughout the entire episode. It was more than a little distracting.

    • @mattgordon9757
      @mattgordon9757 4 місяці тому

      True a bit, I was thinking the exact same thing.

    • @PieroMinayaRojas
      @PieroMinayaRojas 4 місяці тому +3

      0/10 he didn't ask for some gabagool

  • @furrygecko
    @furrygecko 4 місяці тому +3

    After seeing your review of Agatha and other reviews of it that were glowing, I decided to watch it. Your review was correct.

  • @F1989C
    @F1989C 4 місяці тому

    This makes me more convinced that WB should just Forget about James Gunns Dc Universe and Focus more on the Batman's Elsworld Universe .. I mean who's to say you can't introduce other superheroes through this world... like the DCAU... Start with Batman and introduce other heroes with their backgrounds as you go.. plus, I think Reeves would know how to introduce these heroe's while giving them the respect they need💯💯

  • @atticstattic
    @atticstattic 4 місяці тому

    Her heart is only as dark as the available art...

  • @mrcater6
    @mrcater6 4 місяці тому

    Hey all right finally some good content I've been hoping to find a good show lately other than invincible there isn't too much out there

  • @barrankobama4840
    @barrankobama4840 4 місяці тому +6

    Pretty sure that Falcone is supposed to be pronounced Falcone, ending with E like elephant.

  • @mileslugo6430
    @mileslugo6430 4 місяці тому

    I was so happy to see the penguin show.

  • @karls8989
    @karls8989 4 місяці тому

    Just finished the first episode tonight. It looks and feels amazing and lived in. Marvel is in trouble.

  • @28starwarsfan
    @28starwarsfan 4 місяці тому

    Wait, we get Carmine Falcone again? I thought he was played by someone else in the movie.

  • @PieroMinayaRojas
    @PieroMinayaRojas 4 місяці тому

    So far I care more about what DC is pumping out

  • @gimmeyourrights8292
    @gimmeyourrights8292 4 місяці тому

    Originally, I wasn't going to check out thos show because I didn't care too much about the Penguin, but I'm hearing some actually good praise about this show so I might watch it.

  • @JoshMc420
    @JoshMc420 4 місяці тому

    Thanks

  • @conlaiblack4100
    @conlaiblack4100 4 місяці тому

    I enjoyed 'The Batman' and I thought Colin Farrell was great in itbut if this show still can't see to give this character a gun hidden in his umbrella at least once then I'm afraid I'm gonna be disappointed.

  • @JacobDeem13
    @JacobDeem13 4 місяці тому

    I know the algorithm will hate you if you do this moving forward, but I’d say less Agatha, more Penguin reviews. It sounds like a good show & I’m intrigued to hear more about it as more episodes come out. I love seeing “Agatha” being torn to shreds, as it should, but if “Penguin” keeps the good pace going, it should have its time in the spotlight. Great video Jester!

  • @shooterdownunder
    @shooterdownunder 4 місяці тому +2

    Apparently there was a reason why they don’t mention Batman and why he’s referred to as os cob and its the same reason why Batman didn’t appear in the teen titans cartoon, why robin couldn’t be used in the 2004 Batman series until teen titans ended along with two face and ra’s al ghul as well and why Batman related characters couldn’t be used for justice league unlimited, why the joker couldn’t be called that in the show Gotham and even why they also gender swapped the penguin in the new Batman animated series and it’s because of a stupid bat embargo that Warner brothers has put in place and honestly who ever came up with that idea needs to be fired.

  • @M_K-Bomb
    @M_K-Bomb 4 місяці тому

    This is interesting as I originally thought it sounded pretty stupid.

  • @DanielBMaximoff
    @DanielBMaximoff 4 місяці тому

    I would rather rewatch Sabrina’s Secret Life.

  • @thestarwarsman573
    @thestarwarsman573 4 місяці тому

    In Reeves we trust!

  • @AndrewSnake
    @AndrewSnake 4 місяці тому

    There a Penguin show !?

  • @stevenwoolery2343
    @stevenwoolery2343 4 місяці тому

    It was good

  • @sephirothfemto
    @sephirothfemto 4 місяці тому +1

    Frustrates you? Then you make it. Go and make it

  • @Mailed-Knight
    @Mailed-Knight 4 місяці тому

    s.

  • @bat-seal6293
    @bat-seal6293 4 місяці тому

    You said it best about Disney plus shows they drag so long like Moon Knight and WandaVision took like 3 episodes for something to finally happen

  • @philipajfry
    @philipajfry 4 місяці тому

    7:21 those mobsters, they're so nice, they let Ozzy go when it was "clear" he didn't kill Alberto. Even gave him back his clothes.

  • @Luciphell
    @Luciphell 4 місяці тому +2

    3:18
    Uhm, no. You aren't supposed to pronounce it that way. It wasn't pronounced that way in The Batman was it? Considering this series takes place in that world, rather than one of the worlds you have in your head where they say it differently. Don't forget, even though they may use the same source material, they are still separate and distinct projects.

    • @Blazecap
      @Blazecap 4 місяці тому

      I don't recall ANY piece of media pronounce the name that way. Is that what she thought it sounded like?