The title of The Penguin Episode 4 is “Cent’Anni,” an Italian term roughly meaning “100 years.” Generally used as a toast in times of celebration, it’s supposed to serve as a wish for every participant to have a long life and reach 100 years of age. Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti) uses it while addressing her family. However, her subsequent actions subvert that meaning and cause multiple deaths. Here is the ending explainer of The Penguin Episode 4.
What happened at the end of The Penguin Episode 4?
The Penguin Episode 4 takes up the narrative right where Episode 3 ended and focuses on Sofia as guns go off around her and she realizes the immenseness of Oz’s (Colin Farrell) betrayal. Just before she loses consciousness due to her injuries, she manages to call Julian Rush (Theo Rossi). A flashback segment subsequently unfolds, detailing how Sofia ended at Arkham. In the previous episode, Sofia hinted that she wasn’t the Hangman, and it now turns out to be true. The Penguin changes the story of the Hangman. The series reveals that Carmine was the serial killer who killed his wife and several other women. He framed Sofia for most of the recent murders after she spoke to reporter Summer Gleeson.
At Arkham, Sofia experienced horror, met Julian, and had her first experience with Bliss. She also committed her first murder there. Magpie (Margaret Pye) is a character that sporadically appeared in DC Comics. In The Penguin, she lived in the cell beside Sofia, who killed Magpie fearing that she was spying for her father.
At present, Sofia arrives at her family’s dinner unannounced and declares that she is starting a new life the next day, leading the rest of the Falcones to believe that she will leave for Italy as planned. However, most of them, including Luca, don’t wake up the following day, as Sofia has used some form of poisonous gas to murder them.
Why Did Sofia kill Luca and other members of the Falcone family?
The flashback reveals Carmine told Sofia that she was his intended successor. But, he disposed of her the moment she became a threat to him, and the rest of the family lined up behind him to betray her. The only person who stayed at her side through it all was Alberto. His death and the desire for revenge against Oz serve as primary motives for Sofia to kill Luca and other members of her family. Further, it gained her control over the family business, establishing her in Gotham City’s criminal underworld.
However, unfortunately for Sofia, her actions have also made things easier for Oz, who thrives in chaos.
Why did Sofia spare Johnny and Gia Viti?
Sofia spared Gia because the young girl was the only person in the family gathering who was completely innocent. She likely sees at least a part of herself in Gia, though ironically, her actions will probably leave the girl traumatized when she discovers what happened.
Sofia spares Johnny because he is an underboss and can help her gain control over the Falcone organization. Further, it’s abundantly clear that Johnny doesn’t like Oz, and that will make him a perfect tool for Sofia against the titular character.
