The Penguin Ep 3 ending explained: Did Oz really abandon Sofia?

Episode three of The Penguin was like a rollercoaster. Just when you thought the bumps were over and the ride might smooth out, another twist turned everything upside down again. The episode opens with Victor, and we learn about the tragedy in his life. Soon, we’re back to Sofia and Oz, who are now partners (and maybe friends?), working together to sell their new drug. We watch them expand their operation in a pub. But it’s the end of the episode where everything unravels, and things only get messier from here. 

The Penguin Episode 3 Ending Explained

Salvatore Maroni and his family have mostly been used as scapegoats in The Penguin, and they’ve become aware of it. Now, they’re tracking Oz, looking for revenge. In the climax, they confront him, and Sofia happens to be there as well. While the show briefly shifts its focus to Victor, it’s unclear whether Sofia has been told about Oz’s betrayal, how he conned them all, or whether there’s still hope for him. Only time will tell.

What’s even more worrisome is when Victor returns, ramming his car into one of Maroni's men, and speeds away with Oz jumping into the passenger seat. While Victor wants to wait for Sofia, Oz tells him to drive off without her. As they speed away, gunfire erupts in the background. The show leaves us with a lot of questions: Did Maroni expose Oz to Sofia? Did Oz use Sofia as a scapegoat this time? Was Sofia shot (though this seems unlikely)? What’s clear is that the relationship between Sofia and Oz has taken a hit once again, before it even had a chance to develop.

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About The Penguin

The creators have cleverly kept many details about The Penguin under wraps. However, the official synopsis reads: Starring Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka "The Penguin"), the eight-episode DC Studios epic crime saga is set in the world of Warner Bros. Pictures' global blockbuster, The Batman. Developed by Matt Reeves, the show focuses on the character played by Farrell in the film and follows Oz Cobb after Gotham was flooded by The Riddler.

The Penguin premiered on September 20, 2024, with one of its eight episodes. New episodes are released every Friday on JioCinema in India, available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more information on this and everything else from the world of streaming and films.

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