8.4
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Penguin (2024)
The Penguin (2024)
Overview
With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Viewer Rating
8.4
Overview
With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The show's narrative is explicitly politically charged and interpreted as a 'Trump allegory,' reflecting a critical examination of power, leadership, and villainy that aligns with contemporary left-leaning critiques of populist figures and the corrupting nature of power.
The series features a male lead in the titular role, consistent with the character's traditional portrayal, and includes diverse supporting characters within its ensemble. The narrative primarily explores themes of power, corruption, and criminal ambition, focusing on the psychological depth of its characters rather than explicitly centering on or critiquing traditional identities or specific DEI themes.
Secondary
Based on the available information, 'The Penguin' (2024) does not appear to feature explicit LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The series is primarily described as a crime drama focusing on Gotham’s underworld and political intrigue, with no specific mention of LGBTQ+ presence in its main cast or plot summaries.
The Penguin (2024) does not feature any explicit transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. While the show includes subtle LGBTQ+ allyship through its protagonist's inclusive attitudes, this does not extend to direct representation or engagement with transsexual identity, resulting in 'No depiction' for this specific aspect.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The provided information explicitly states that the 2024 live-action series "The Penguin" does not feature a gender swap of its titular character or any other, distinguishing it from other Batman media that might explore such concepts.
The series focuses on Oswald Cobblepot, who is portrayed by an actor of the same race as the character's established comic book depiction. Available information indicates no race-swapping of established characters within the show's cast.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.6
8.4
Critic Ratings
9.5
7.2
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