What happens at the end of The Penguin Episode 6?

In the HBO Max series The Penguin, episode 6 shows Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) reaching the pinnacle of power in Gotham City. However, his rise to power is not without problems.

As his control over Gotham’s criminal underworld grows, it draws resistance from old enemies Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) and Salvatore Maroni (Clancy Brown).

Let’s take a look at the main points and the crucial ending of the episode.

What are the key moments in episode 6?

Episode 6 centers on Penguin’s innovative underground drug operation ‘Bliss’, which he uses as a negotiating tool to gain control and form alliances with Gotham’s smaller gangs.

Although the operation is very successful, it brings him into conflict with the Gigantes and the Maronis.

As Oz hands out Bliss for free to establish dominance, he unites several gangs, including the Odessa Mob, the Sullivans, the LoBoyz, and the Triads.

Does Sofia and Sal’s alliance threaten Penguin?

Sofia Falcone, who rejoins her family with the Gigantes, and Sal Maroni launch targeted attacks on Oz’s allies and send a message to other factions about the dangers of joining him.

These attacks signal to Penguin’s followers that supporting him is risky, causing them to reconsider their loyalties. Despite this, Oz stands his ground, organizing a critical meeting with the smaller gangs and urging them to recognize Sofia and Sal as their common enemies.

Why does Eve betray Oz?

One of the key moments in episode 6 is Oz’s betrayal by Eve, his former confidante. Sofia tracks down Eve, aware of her close connection to Oz. To protect herself and her girls from Sofia’s feared reprisals, Eve reveals Oz’s location in Crown Point.

Although Eve has a complicated relationship with Oz, her decision is motivated by self-preservation and a degree of sympathy for Sofia, who has suffered from Oz’s actions.

Eve’s betrayal reflects the fragile nature of Oz’s alliances. This act not only jeopardizes Oz’s safety, but also signals a possible shift in alliances, weakening Oz’s control over Gotham.

Sofia plots revenge with Francis’ help?

In the episode’s final moments, Sofia approaches Oz’s mother, Francis, and his right-hand man, Victor, as they celebrate the return of electricity to Crown Point – a small victory Oz had achieved by pressuring Councilman Hady.

Their joy is short-lived when Sofia arrives, intent on making Oz suffer by targeting the person he holds most dear.

Previously, Sofia had the impression that Oz had no personal attachment to anything or anyone, meaning there were virtually no vulnerabilities in him.

However, Francis’ shocking discovery changes her perspective and offers her a vulnerability that she can exploit for her ill-gotten gains.

Victor’s fate still remains vague, but it’s clear that Sofia’s ultimate goal is to leverage her discovery of Francis for maximum impact, heightening tensions that become more apparent in the episode’s finale.

What lies ahead for The Penguin and his rivals?

Towards the end of the episode, there is a major escalation of tensions between Oz and Gotham’s old guard. Considering that his drug empire has become the center of most of the city’s gang activity, Penguin clearly seems to have the potential to dethrone Sofia and Sal from their positions.

But this depends on whether he would be able to overcome his newfound vulnerabilities, which are now also known to Sofia.

With Sofia plotting her revenge with Francis as massive leverage, Gotham’s criminal map could potentially change forever.

Penguin’s rise to one of the highest positions in Gotham’s underworld has led him to reveal parts (or vulnerabilities) of himself that he would have preferred to hide. But at the same time, this exposé has also earned him respect from the city’s smaller crime families.

Final thoughts

The stakes continue to rise as Oz attempts to increase his control over the city while protecting those he cares about.

With only a few episodes left before the season finale, the plot twists never seem to end. On to an even more exciting episode 7!

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About The Penguin

The Penguin is an American miniseries created by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. Based on the DC Comics character Penguin, it is a spin-off of the film The Batman (2022) that explores the Penguin’s rise to power in Gotham City’s criminal underworld. LeFranc serves as showrunner on the series, which is produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television.

Colin Farrell stars as the Penguin, reprising his role from The Batman, alongside Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O’Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Zegen, Berto Colón, James Madio, Joshua Bitton, David H. Holmes, Daniel J. Watts, Ben Cook, Jayme Lawson, Michael Kelly and Mark Strong. Development was underway in September 2021, and HBO Max ordered it in March 2022, after The Batman was released. The film’s director, Matt Reeves, oversaw the writing and was involved in hiring the creative team. Filming began in New York in March 2023, but was halted in June due to the Hollywood labor disputes of 2023. Production resumed in late November and concluded in February 2024. The series moved from HBO Max’s successor Max to HBO in July 2024. Craig Zobel directed the first three episodes.

The Penguin premiered in the United States on HBO on September 19, 2024 and will run for eight episodes until November 10.