How ‘The Penguins Oz Cobb Became a Better Villain Than the Joker

In a stunning turn of events, “The Penguin” television series wrapped up its eight-episode stint on HBO on November 10, 2024, to widespread praise and enthusiastic fan reactions. This production stands in stark contrast to the other Batman villain spin-off of 2024, “Joker: Folie à Deux”, which premiered in cinemas during the second and third episodes of “The Penguin”. Sadly, “Joker: Folie à Deux” has fallen short of expectations, earning a dismal 32% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from both audiences and critics. To add insult to injury, it has only managed to earn $58 million domestically, a figure that the 2019 Joker surpassed during its opening weekend. At the start of 2024, who would have thought that a series about The Penguin could outshine Batman’s most iconic adversary, but here we are.

‘I’m Still Unpacking The Emotional Weight’: Ariana Grande Weighs In On Her Wild Antonio Sketch From SNL

Over the course of Saturday Night Live’s 50 seasons, some brilliant sketches starring top-tier hosts have left viewers questioning the genius of the writers behind them. The upcoming season in the 2024 TV lineup is no exception, as it has shown on numerous occasions. However, one memorable instance that particularly catches attention is Ariana Grande’s portrayal of Antonio, and now the Wicked star is discussing the viral popularity of this amusing scene.