Why did Oz kill Victor in The Penguin? There’s a simple reason

As a long-time fan of Gotham City’s dark underbelly, I must say that The Penguin’s latest episode left me both stunned and intrigued. The final scene where Oz cold-bloodedly murders Victor was a chilling reminder of the ruthless world these characters inhabit.

In the closing moments of episode 8 from The Penguin, I found myself witnessing a startling event – Oz mercilessly taking Victor’s life by strangling him near the edge of the Gotham River. It was quite a jolt, but looking back, Vic’s fate seemed to be sealed with one chilling statement he made.

Initially, Vic found himself imprisoned by Oz in The Penguin. He was a hapless teenager compelled to aid in concealing a corpse, fully aware that by the end of the night, he might well receive a fatal gunshot as the dawn broke over the metropolis.

Initially, Oz harbored ill intentions towards himself, but later he underwent a transformation. Instead of focusing on Oz’s negative aspects, Oz became his mentor and positively impacted him; enhancing his wealth, power, and self-assurance. Vic, in turn, expressed gratitude by being loyal to Oz, rescuing him from the clutches of Salvatore Maroni’s wife during their shared history, and orchestrating a city-wide uprising among Gotham’s criminal underworld to support him.

Yet, at the end of The Penguin’s storyline, Oz brutally murders Victor – an act that, looking back, was clearly foreshadowed.

Vic sealed his fate by calling Oz “family”

Why did Oz kill Victor in The Penguin? There’s a simple reason

As I sit on a bench near the Gotham River with Vic, my thoughts drift to my mother who’s just had a stroke. In this moment, I can’t help but wonder what my brothers would think of me if they’d grown up by my side. Vic shares that he too misses his parents deeply.

I’d like to express my gratitude to Vic for all the assistance he provided, explaining that I wouldn’t have managed everything without him. Then, things take an unexpected turn with this line: “Thank you for giving me a chance, for welcoming me in. You feel like family to me,” Vic replies.

Oz exclaims something strong, but it’s not due to being captivated by Vic’s affections. Instead, in that instant, he realizes he must take his life.

When Sofia took Oz’s mother captive, Oz found himself in a vulnerable position; he was off-balance, and his desperation intensified. As he confided in Vic, “Family has the power to both fortify and weaken you, and I can’t endure that any longer.

Why did Oz kill Victor in The Penguin? There’s a simple reason

If Oz intends to rule over Gotham as its crime boss, he must prioritize his power over the safety of his family, in other words, he shouldn’t allow any individuals close enough to him that an adversary could exploit to disturb him.

According to an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, showrunner Lauren LeFranc explained: “In a sense, Oz shouldn’t have made it past the pilot episode. I believe Oz killed Victor because Victor had witnessed Oz at his weakest moment, and because Victor truly cares for him and loves him – and because Victor does consider him as part of his family.

“He learned something from how desperate he was when his mother was threatened. I think Oz believes that for him to achieve the next level of power, he cannot have weakness. And he views love and affection and family as weak.”

Colin Farrell concurred, stating: “Indeed, once Oz’s affection for his mother was manipulated to bring him low, the thought of being close enough to someone that it could expose vulnerabilities is not something he can easily accept.

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2024-11-11 14:18

Why did Oz kill Victor in The Penguin? There’s a simple reason

Vic sealed his fate by calling Oz “family”

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