| "A Great or Little Thing" | |
|---|---|
| The Penguin episode | |
| Episode no. | Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Jennifer Getzinger |
| Written by | Lauren LeFranc |
| Cinematography by | Zoë White |
| Editing by | Henk Van Eeghen |
| Original air date | November 10, 2024 |
| Running time | 68 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"A Great or Little Thing" is the eighth episode and series finale of the American crime drama television miniseries The Penguin, a spin-off from the film The Batman. The episode was written by series developer Lauren LeFranc, and directed by Jennifer Getzinger. It was first broadcast on HBO in the United States on November 10, 2024, and also was available on Max on the same date.
Set shortly after the events of the film, the series explores the rise to power of Oswald "Oz" Cobb / Penguin (portrayed by Colin Farrell) in Gotham City's criminal underworld. Oz finds himself allied with a young man named Victor (Rhenzy Feliz), while also having to deal with the presence of Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti), who wants answers regarding her brother's disappearance. In the episode, Oz faces Sofia in a final showdown, while she also forces Francis (Deirdre O'Connell) to confront her son for their past.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.464 million household viewers and gained a 0.10 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received highly positive reviews from critics, who praised its closure, performances, tone and production values.