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The Penguin episode 5 is the latest release of DC's Gotham-villain series. The storyline revolves around one of Batman’s adversaries, the Penguin, and his dealings in the criminal underworld as he attempts to corrupt Gotham City.
Titled Homecoming, The Penguin episode 5 was released on HBO and Max on October 20, 2024, at 9 pm EST. In the United States of America, the show is available on the HBO Channel and streams online via its OTT portal Max. Viewers require a paid Max subscription to access the episodes uploaded.
However, Max is only available in certain regions. For viewers in the UK, the show can be watched on Sky Atlantic and NOW. Meanwhile, audiences in India can access the episodes via JioCinema.
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Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Penguin episode 5.
What is the story so far before The Penguin episode 5?
The Penguin is an eight-episode miniseries that explores how Oswald "Oz" Cobb rose to power in Gotham after the events of the film The Batman. After the death of crime boss Carmine Falcone, Oz headed out to be the top crime boss in the city.
The show’s first episode sets the tone for the series when Oz murdered Alberto Falcone. He teamed up with Sofia Falcone, Carmine's daughter, as they unraveled a path of violence and bloodshed to achieve what they wanted.
The show also introduced a new drug called Bliss. It was revealed that the drug was not poisonous but acted as a slow blood thinner. Its anticoagulant properties mean that prolonged use could prevent injuries from healing.
Oz and Sofia tried to find a distributor for Bliss, blackmailing Johnny Vitti into setting up meetings with potential buyers. One of the recent The Penguin episodes focused on Sofia's story, shedding light on how The Penguin originally betrayed her. The gray character's time at Arkham Asylum played a significant role in her backstory.
What happens in The Penguin episode 5? Plot summary and details explored
The Penguin episode 5 followed Oswald Cobb as he went after the Maroni family. After his and Sofia's plan to take out the Falcone family, Oz wanted to target the next biggest crime family in Gotham. This would ensure that he was the only victor left standing in the end.
Meanwhile, Sofia took over the leadership of the remaining Falcone family. However, she decided to change the legacy of the clan by dropping the last name. Sofia took on her mother's maiden name, Gigante, as she stepped into her new role.
Episode 5 traced how Oz managed to track down and kill many major leading members of the Maroni family. Oz also managed to secure the Bliss drug into his safekeeping.
Unfortunately for him, Sal Maroni escaped his reach, so the audiences can expect a confrontation between the two in the future. This is because Sofia Falcone tracked Sal down and recruited him as part of her own plans. Clearly, she plans on taking her revenge against Oz in the episodes coming up.
Audiences can watch The Penguin episode 5 streaming online via HBO, Max, and its partner platforms across various regions.
