‘The Penguin’ Showrunner Reflects On Series, Including Why It Was Easier To Sympathize With Sofia: “She Was The Closest Thing To A Hero”

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SPOILER ALERT! This story contains details from the final episode of The Penguin on HBO. HBO’s dark tale about the rise of Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot has come to an end, and not surprisingly, the limited series from Lauren LeFranc has left us with a few burning questions.

Why did such a major character have to die in the finale? Will Sofia ever get out of Arkham? Is Oz’s mom actually lucid? Is Batman about to save the day?

LeFranc provides some answers, along with what to expect in the future from the classic DC villain. DEADLINE Oz’s decision to kill Victor was so shocking in so many ways.

For one thing, he needs allies in this world, especially moving forward. Doesn’t he? LAUREN LEFRANC I would think so, but Oz doesn’t see it like that.