The Penguin has now kicked off on HBO, and the first episode of The Batman spin-off is a grisly return to the dark underworld of Gotham. It mostly focuses on Oz Cobb's new bid for power following Carmine Falcone's death, but there is a little subtle tease in there for fans of Matt Reeves' movie.

The Penguin's Easter eggs include a QR code confirming that while Batman caught The Riddler, he never won. Gotham's destruction is a very tangible indication of that, but on top o

This message reflects a very interesting fracture in Gotham City's social order, right now. Both the followers of The Riddler and city officials like Mayoral Elect Bella Reál are committing to ending Gotham's longstanding era of corruption and mob control.

The Penguin' premiere features a blink-and-you-miss-it shot of a QR code that actually scanned, leading viewers to a "Batman" Easter egg.

The Penguin' premiere features a blink-and-you-miss-it shot of a QR code that actually scanned, leading viewers to a "Batman" Easter egg.

Spoilers for "The Penguin" episode one follow. "The Penguin" has officially landed (read /Film's mixed review here). Picking up a week after "The Batman," Gotham kingpin Carmine Falcone (John Turturro in the film,

DC fans have been buzzing with excitement over a mysterious QR code that appeared in the recently released The Penguin Episode 1. The code, seemingly placed strategically, has sparked a wave of online speculation and theories.