Warning: This article contains spoilers for Penguins Episode 1
Dolly Parton song played at the end penguin Episode 1 perfectly captures where Ozzy Cobb is headed in his DC solo series. penguin Introducing the most complex villain to date, he has a violent temper and a twisted mind, but also empathy for those he identifies with and a dislike for terrorists like the Riddler. Ozzy Cobb is an intrinsic part of Gotham’s underworld. Batman The universe, however penguin Revealing that he is far from the most powerful gangster in Gotham City.
Expand Matt Reeves’ Batman Franchise rights, penguin A similar down-to-earth tone and realistic stakes are adopted. Gone are the comic book top hats and monocles, as well as Tim Burton’s long noses and dark blood. Batman ReturnsColin Farrell plays Ozzy Cobb, just a “reduce” business. And as penguin The score to the first episode suggests that Oz sees himself as the hero of his own story.
Penguins Episode 1 Ends with Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5”
Dolly Parton’s “9 To 5” appears twice in the first episode of “Penguins”
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Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 was first released in 1980 in conjunction with the eponymous comedy film co-starring Parton. penguin In the first episode, Ozzie Cobb and his assistant Victor Aguilar get into Ozzie’s second car. Ozzie quickly turns off the radio, but the song comes back shortly after, penguin Animated ending to episode 1. Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 soundtrack penguin The first episode’s end credits show Ozzy and Cobb delivering Alberto Falcone’s body to Sofia Falcone shortly afterward – a song that seems odd but would have added to such a twisted plan. The chorus of Dolly Parton’s “9 to 5” includes these lyrics:
Nine to five, what kind of way to make a living is this?
Just getting by, only taking, not giving
They just use your mind and you never get credit
If you let it, it can drive you crazy
9 to 5, yes, they let you go where they want
There’s a better life, isn’t it?
Whatever they call it, it’s a rich man’s game
You’ve been putting money in his wallet all your life.
penguinThe animated ending is followed by the traditional ending, consisting of penguinAfter that, penguin Episode 1 includes a trailer for the next few episodes. In the trailer, Ozzy Cobb says “I’m just a poor kid with nothing who just wants to prove something.”penguin Changed Ozzy Cobb’s comic book backstory to fit him into Matt Reeves’ realistic Gotham City. Batman Introduced, this is penguinUse Dolly Parton’s working-class-themed song “9 to 5.”
Why 9 To 5 is the perfect song for Colin Farrell’s Ozzy
The first episode of “Penguin” mocks Ozzie Cobb’s weird psychology
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Unlike the Ozzy Cobb of the comics, Colin Farrell’s Ozzy Cobb comes from a working-class family. Ozzy’s mother owns an old house in the suburbs, and Ozzy seems to have amassed his wealth through hard but criminal work while working for the Falcone family. “Working from nine to five, barely making ends meet, only taking, not giving“. Although he has always been a loyal ally of the Falcone family, he apparently has no special affection for them, and the affection seems to be mutual. “As long as he uses his head, he will never get the honor”.
Unlike Dolly Parton’s intelligent critique of a system of oppression, Ozzy simply wants to replace
“boss”
And personally hosted
Ozzy finally takes his place in the Falcone hierarchy ‘Driving him crazy’ Alberto laughed at him and made him break down. The Falcons thought “They got him where they wanted him to be”Oz has been spending "He spent his life putting money in their wallets," But he accepts it now. “There is a better life” What awaits him is that. Oz tells Victor that they must overthrow the Falcons in order to gain what they take for granted. However, Oz misunderstands the struggle of the “9 to 5”. Unlike Dolly Parton’s intelligent critique of an oppressive system, Oz simply wants to replace “boss” And hosted the show himself.
Dolly Parton Has Another Message on Penguin
The Penguin features several strong but flawed female characters
Dolly Parton created the eponymous 1980 comedy based on “9 to 5,” which tells the story of three women (played by Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) who overthrow their paranoid boss. The show was directed by Colin Higgins. 9 to 5 was a very successful movie that spawned a TV show and a Broadway musical. As a result, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 was added to penguin The ending of the first episode and the ending of the animation also pay tribute to penguinThe female characters in the novels all had a certain influence on Ozzy Cobb.
Oz’s mother, Frances, is directly affected by the system that Dolly Parton criticized in 9 to 5, as she is unable to climb the non-existent ladder of the economic system through hard work alone. On the other hand, Sofia Falcone is powerful and influential enough to rule Gotham. However, the seemingly innocent Frances inspires Oz to overthrow Falcone at all costs, and Sofia, who is supposed to be untouchable, is easily deceived by Oz and his rookie accomplices. penguin The main focus is on strong male characters, but female characters also play key roles.