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The Penguin Episode 4 has turned out to be a Sofia Falcone show and there is no way you haven't loved this episode.
The Penguin Episode 4 Ending Explained
Last Updated: 10.11 AM, Oct 16, 2024
If there’s one thing audiences and fans are buzzing about regarding The Penguin, besides Colin Farrell’s brilliant portrayal of Oz Cobb, it’s Cristin Milioti’s captivating performance as Sofia Falcone. She balances beauty and horror in her role. Just when we thought this new show would center on Oz Cobb's rise as Gotham’s new mob boss, the storyline took a thrilling turn. Now, we are deeply invested in Sofia, as she has ignited chaos and madness. Episode 4, released this week, has been a game-changer, showcasing Sofia Falcone as a layered character — human first, villain later. And guess what? She is not the Hangman. If you’re ready for spoilers, proceed at your own risk because there’s much to unpack.
The Penguin Ep 4 Ending Explained
Episode 4 of The Penguin opens with Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) realizing that Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell) has been using her to climb the criminal hierarchy. This triggers memories of her late father, Carmine Falcone, who destroyed her life by silencing her due to their shared ideologies. The most powerful revelation in this episode is that Sofia was never the Hangman — she didn’t kill anyone before being sent to Arkham Asylum (Arkham State Hospital). It was her father who framed her for the murder of seven women, making her suffer for crimes she didn’t commit.
The show takes a sharp turn when Sofia realizes that Penguin is no different from the men who have exploited her. Worse, the men who now hold her family’s legacy are just as corrupt. Determined to take control, Sofia decides to act. The climax of the episode plays out like a musical, full of poetic tension. Dressed in a striking yellow gown, she sits at the head of the family table, seemingly unhinged. Just as her enemies believe she’s finished, she releases a poisonous gas into the air, killing everyone at the table — except Johnny Vitti, whom she spares. Why? You’ll have to tune in to the next episode to find out.
The last 12 minutes of The Penguin are some of the most beautifully haunting scenes in the series so far. Sofia walks calmly through the house, opening one door after another to confirm her victims’ deaths. There’s immense power and brutality in these moments. You can watch the episode on JioCinema right now.
About The Penguin
The creators have cleverly kept details about The Penguin tightly under wraps. The official synopsis reads: The Penguin stars Colin Farrell as Oz Cobb (aka "The Penguin"), in an eight-episode DC Studios epic crime saga, continuing the story that began with Warner Bros. Pictures' global blockbuster The Batman. The series follows Cobb’s rise to power after Gotham is flooded by The Riddler.
The Penguin premiered on September 20, 2024, and will consist of eight episodes. New episodes drop every Monday on JioCinema in India, available in English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. Stay tuned to OTTplay for more updates on this and all things streaming and films.
