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When Colin Farrell signed on forThe Penguin, he wasn’t just gearing up to battle Gotham’s notorious crime lords—he was unwittingly prepping to face a bigger menace: the critics. Turns out, Farrell’s portrayal of the gritty, snarling Oswald Cobblepot had naysayers circling from the start, ready to shred his performance.
But Farrell? Not one to back down. His Penguin was an unapologetic, grimy tour de force that dared viewers and critics alike to look away. As he dug into the role, Colin Farrell shut out the noise, letting his brutal and captivating take on the character speak for itself.
Critics SlamThe Penguin, But Fans and Ratings Tell a Different Story
WhenThe Penguinhit the screen, fans were all in onColin Farrell’s gritty, prosthetic-heavy take on Oswald Cobblepot. But not everyone was sold.
Critics weren’t exactly handing out high fives. They called it patronizing—and said it didn’t live up to mob drama legends likeThe GodfatherorBreaking Bad. One X post concluded:“The real villain of #The Penguin was…”
The real villain of#ThePenguinwas IGNpic.twitter.com/SCNdZAbcVu
Per critics, Farrell’s Penguin got lost in the shuffle—overshadowed by Cristin Milioti’s Sofia Falcone—and lacked the chops, the wit, and the wings to rise to the occasion. But the real kicker? Fans didn’t agree.
While some websites threw shade,Rotten Tomatoesgave it a glowing 95% rating. Over atThe Guardian, they handed out a perfect 5-star rating, whileEntertainment WeeklyandLooperkept the love coming with solid B-grades. EvenUSA Todaygave it 3 out of 4 stars.
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So, while critics were busy trashing it,The Penguinstill found its audience. It might not have beenThe Godfather, but Colin Farrell’s version of the iconic villain didn’t need to be.
Fans Call Out Critics as the Real Villain ofThe Penguin
Fans are calling out critics as the real villain ofThe Penguinafter a few sites gave it a poor rating. Social media is splitting up with outrage, with many fans insisting the show deserved a better rating.
I mean, it’s ign but like what the fu-Everytime I see an IGN take its like HOW? How do you always have the opposite opinion. It has to be branding at this point
Seems a bit unfair to compare it to the sapranos, that show went on forever didnt it?
The Penguin is a solid 8 at minimum. Yet every Call of Duty release gets a 10 masterpiece rating every year from IGN somehow. lol
It’s literally the best TV show of the year.And it’s not particularly close.
Can we officially Ban IGN? Terrible take after terrible take.
A 5 is unacceptable… This why no one respects ign 😂
Does anyone actually takes IGN seriously anymore? They are the bottom of the barrel in every imaginable way.
While critics likeThe GuardianandEntertainment Weeklypraised it, other websites’ lukewarm reviews left fans scratching their heads. Whatever the reason for the divide, one thing’s for sure:The Penguinis the talk of the town.
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WatchThe Penguinon Max & Apple TV.
Heena Singh
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Heena Singh is a Editor at FandomWire, spent the last two years making waves in entertainment journalism. With a knack for digging up blockbuster celebrity scoops and an uncanny nose for the latest buzz, Heena’s articles bring a fresh and fun perspective to life. When she’s not conquering writing challenges, you’ll find her curled up in bed, peacefully sleeping.
