The Batman brought a grungey new take on DC's Dark Knight and reopened Gotham City for business, HBO's The Penguin is back to remind us all why we loved that movie so much. That episode 1 achieves that while expanding the world and turning the light of the Bat Signal onto Colin Farrell's Oz Cobb without Robert Pattinson's Bat is a hugely impressive start.

The Penguin has premiered on streaming services worldwide – and its first episode has already filled Batman fans with glee or dread after the inclusion of a specific reference to the Dark Knight's 80-plus year history.

Eggs in Episode 1 are sparking curiosity among DC fans, especially those captivated by the hidden details and references to Batman. The series is set in the aftermath of Matt Reeves’s The Batman. These easter eggs are pivotal in connecting fans with the original DC universe,