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Oct 2024
1h 27m

'The Penguin' Midseason Superlatives | H...

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It's time to bring a better class of criminal to the 'House of R.' Mal and Jo are here to bring it to you as they take a midseason look at HBO's hit show 'The Penguin'! They begin with their opening snapshot and then give out awards for Most Compelling Character, Favorite Episode, Most Captivating Location, and more!


Opening snapshot (07:13)

Midseason superlatives (19:37)

Favorite Episode (20:13)

Favorite Scene (27:58)

Favorite Oz and Sofia Quotes (40:19)

Most Compelling Character (50:11)

Character You Most Hope to Spend More Time With in the Second Half (58:05)

Most Illuminating Flashback (01:04:10)

Most Captivating Location (01:07:42)

Most Intriguing Tie to ‘The Batman’ (01:10:35)

Favorite Easter Egg (01:13:11)

Fit Lord (01:16:25)


Hosts: Mallory Rubin and Joanna Robinson

Senior Producer: Steve Ahlman

Video Editor: Stefano Sanchez

Additional Production: Arjuna Ramgopal, T Cruz, and John Richter

Social: Jomi Adeniran

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