But one complete scene stood out to me in the finale as a deliberate set up for where we might see Oz in The Batman: Part 2. Almost as if Matt Reeves asked LeFranc to include this one sequence, just to lay the groundwork for a story he’d like to explore down the line.

HBO has not yet confirmed whether The Penguin will return for season 2, and the network likely will not share an official answer to the series' fate any time soon. For one, a new season of The Penguin would have to wait until after The Batman Part II arrives in 2026 since the sequel is already confirmed to continue Oz's story.

Warning: This article contains major spoilers for the season finale of "The Penguin." Still reeling from the most shocking moment from the "Penguin" finale? We are, too. In a merciless act that cemented Colin Farrell's Oswald Cobb/Penguin as a villain with no chance for redemption,