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The Batman director finally explains why Bruce Wayne doesn’t intervene in The Penguin

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The Batman director finally explains why Bruce Wayne doesn't intervene in The Penguin

As a fan who has been following the Batman saga for the better part of three decades, I must say that “The Penguin” has proven to be a truly captivating addition to the Batman universe. The gripping narrative, coupled with Colin Farrell’s stellar performance, made it impossible not to get hooked from the very first episode.

The Penguin, HBO’s new TV show about Batman’s third or fourth biggest enemy, wrapped up this past Sunday, and by and large the fan response has been rapturous. We watched Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) shed what was left of his soul as he climbed the criminal ladder in Gotham City and we loved every minute of it. It looks like everyone else did, too, as Samba TV reports that the show was at the top of the streaming for its entire eight-episode run.

In the series “The Penguin,” we were so captivated that it didn’t matter Batman himself wasn’t present. This show shares a universe with the 2022 film “The Batman,” where Bruce Wayne is portrayed by Robert Pattinson. The movie concluded with the Riddler (Paul Dano) detonating a seawall in Gotham, causing a flood and humanitarian disaster. As “The Penguin” progressed, some viewers questioned why Batman wasn’t stopping the escalating gang war between Oz and Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti). According to director Matt Reeves of “The Batman,” he was busy with other projects.

During this period, the city was in chaos and unrest, Reeves explained to Digital Spy. “It’s barely a week since the incident occurred,” he added. The city is in dire straits, making it challenging for police presence everywhere, as crime has escalated. It’s an extremely perilous time, with Batman working tirelessly to manage the fallout of the recent events, which he partially attributes to his own actions.

While engrossed in “The Penguin”, it’s possible to overlook the fact that the narrative unfolds barely a week after the conclusion of “The Batman”. Given this, it’s plausible that the Dark Knight is preoccupied. However, he eventually zeroes in on Oz; the closing scene shows the Bat Signal illuminating the gloomy night sky, hinting at a confrontation to come in “The Batman: Part II”, slated for release in cinemas in 2026.

Regarding the next chapter, or Part II, Reeves expressed that it will be quite challenging for Bruce Wayne to continue being Batman. I’m not sure if The Riddler (Oz) will help ease this difficulty.

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2024-11-15 19:41

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