This story includes major plot details from the finale of HBO’s “The Penguin,” now streaming on Max. It was a dark night on set. At a Q&A following a screening of “The Penguin” finale at the Saban Media Center on Nov.

As Oz strangles Victor to death, he explains that he can’t have any weaknesses. His regard for Vic is a weak spot that could be exploited by other enemies in the future. So he eliminates that chance by killing Vic himself. “He really loses his humanity by the end,” LeFranc said, “or any inkling that he had of it.”

Farrell also breaks down Oz Cobb's season finale choices, his method acting to stay in character and his 'The Batman Part II' future: "I do believe I know him better than anyone now."

"Penguin" from Max didn't have a single bad episode. The show surprised us at almost every turn. And the finale? It's rare for a production to cause such a stir at the very end. "Penguin" brought viewers the story of Oswald Cobblepot,

Tell me you’re proud of me… Tell me I did it Ma!,” Farrell’s character begs. “I knew you would, my beautiful boy,” Eve, as Francis says. “Nothing standing in your way now.” He replies, “Goddamn right” as the camera pans out into the night where a Batman sign lights up the night sky in Gotham City.