Matt Reeves’ “Batman Epic Crime Saga” keeps growing, with the latest addition being a show about Oz Cobblepot’s rise to power after Carmine Falcone’s death in The Batman: Part I.

At first, fans were unsure about The Penguin getting his own show, but all doubts were cleared after the first episode aired.

Fans quickly praised almost every aspect of The Penguin, from its dark and realistic setting to the performances by Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti. With the final episode airing soon, viewers are eager to see if The Penguin will rise to the top of Gotham’s crime world or be defeated by Sofia Gigante.

As the show nears its end, fans are curious about a potential second season. Oz’s story is interesting, and there’s plenty of room to explore his past or criminal activities. Showrunner Lauren LeFranc recently talked about the possibility of a second season, saying it would be tough to top what they’ve already done.

At New York Comic Con, LeFranc explained that for a second season to happen, they need to feel there’s more to explore with the characters. She mentioned that she cares about the characters, even though they’re flawed, and would love to keep working in the “fun sandbox” of Gotham City— but only if the right story comes along, and not just for the sake of continuing.

I mean, we put it all out on the table. I think that in order to do a second season, we have to feel like we can top ourselves. We have to feel like there’s something more there to really dig into. I mean, I really care about all these characters, even if they’re terrible people.

It’s been a joy to write them, even though they’re twisted and complicated and weird and darkly funny. So look, I think Gotham City is just such a fun sandbox to play, and I’d love to keep playing in it, but I think it just has to be the right thing. We should never do anything just to do it.

LeFranc also talked about the challenges of making a second season, especially the tough process of applying Colin Farrell’s prosthetics to play the main character. She praised Farrell for staying positive and being a joy to work with, even though it was hard for him.

She also shared her excitement about the positive response to the show. Fans connect with the characters emotionally, enjoy the mix of humor and dark moments, and appreciate the unique portrayals of characters like Oz, Victor, Francis, and Sophia.

I know it’s a tough process, and honestly, it’s crazy. What he went through was hard, but he always had the best attitude. He might have said publicly that he was done with it, but he was actually a joy to work with. I truly mean that, and I don’t have to say it, but it’s completely true. You can ask anyone on our crew, and they’d say the same. He’s just the best.

We may not get a second season of The Penguin, but recently, Reeves and LeFranc hinted that other spinoffs could be in the works. What do you think? Should The Penguin have a second season?