Скачать или смотреть Bonus: Writing Lessons from Gotham’s Underworld (Companion to Ep. 278)

In this special bonus episode, we return to the shadowy corners of Gotham to unpack The Penguin — the gritty, character-driven follow-up to The Batman.

Colin Farrell’s Oswald Cobblepot is a study in power, loyalty, and moral decay — and in this breakdown, I explore five key writing lessons from the series:

· How ambition reshapes identity

· How setting becomes a mirror of conscience

· The art of sharp, subtext-heavy dialogue

· The burden of legacy and validation

· And why moral ambiguity keeps audiences hooked

Whether you’re a screenwriter, storyteller, or just a fan of dark, character-based drama, this episode dives deep into how The Penguin turns crime and chaos into masterclass storytelling.

🎧 Plus, download the free companion guide to follow along — complete with reflective writing prompts and scene-based analysis.



Download the FREE guide here: The Penguin Companion Guide



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