Gold Summit

This time, the story got real deep between Victor and Oz, and I gotta say, I was feelin' it. The way they built that back-and-forth had me hooked-it showed us who they really are and what they're goin' through. The end, though? Man, that threw us all for a loop. But look, I don't see Victor dyin' just yet. I bet Sofia's gonna come for Oz's mom, just like he went after her brother. I'm tellin' you, takin' Victor out now would make all that character build-up feel like a waste. But hey, that's just how I see it-you might see it different. Well just have to see when the next episode comes out. Let's get it.

Sofia and Oz work the perimeters. The city's underworld is dank as dank can be. Time has passed and the drugs are being produced by men who are payed a large amount of money. Oz realizes that there are other gangs out there and he attempts to unite with them. Vic runs into Squid who attempts to extort him, not knowing that he is a small timer in the scheme of things. Vic is conflicted. Squid is part of the hood and Vic has been one of them, yet he knows the guy is going to cause trouble.

Sofia is doing her own research into something that will hurt Oz, like Oz hurt her. She goes to hooker central and is eventually joined with Oz's woman. She begins her endgame. Oz's mother is getting worse and worse and continues to mistake Vic for Oz. This whole thing is getting more and more weird.

There is a great scene where all the leaders of the various families meet with Oz. He hands them cans of beer. He delivers a self centered speech, enticing them to join him in his enterprises. If they pop the top of their can, they are in. Great moment in cinema. Of course, as has been the case, the episode ends with a good narrative hook.

In episode 6 of The Penguin series, all expectations were exceeded! The plot once again turned out to be intriguing and exciting, perfectly balancing between drama and unexpected twists. The characters reveal themselves from new sides, and we see their internal conflicts and aspirations, making the audience worry about each of them.

The directing is simply at the highest level - every scene is thought out to the smallest detail, and the visual effects add an impressive atmosphere. The musical accompaniment perfectly emphasizes emotions, enhancing everything that happens on the screen.

I would especially like to mention the acting - it is simply fascinating! Every movement and every remark is filled with meaning, and the chemistry between the characters is impossible not to notice.

The delight and inspiration of watching does not leave anyone indifferent! I can't wait for the next episode!

II like Ozs subtle tactic of changing his voice and height levels during his Gold Summit speech. He starts out standing on the bed of the truck and handing out beers in high and dominant position. Then he steps down and stands at their level as he proposes unifying their respective groups against the Gigante/Maroni faction. It starts out fiery and charismatic, particularly when he defends himself from the Triad leader calling him out for being a lying backstabber. Brilliantly, Oz doesn't deny it, he changes level yet again by sitting on the back of the truck and and owns up to what he did. He's speaking softly, feigning vulnerability and spinning it as he's just another poor person doing what was necessary, like all of them have had to do. Seems like he hooked all the gangs except the Triads at that moment. Zhao eventually capitulates, realizing he will be outnumbered if the Triads do not join with all theand he can undermine or even remove the Penguin and seize power for himself later.

I've enjoyed every episode so far but I though the one before this was the weakest because of its wobbly logic, and the one before that was excellent but unnecessary. This episode gets everything back on track with gritty plausibilty and forward momentum building toward the finale. It should go without saying by this point that the acting from Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti and Deirdre O'Connell is excellent. Rhenzy Feliz gets another pivotal moment to show off his chops and he again rises to the occasion. I think this is Lauren LeFranc's best writing of the series: virtually every scene is tense, grounded, believable and true to the characters as they've been established in prior episodes.