To this point, it felt like The Penguin was just about a sleazy underboss attempting to make his way to the top, but perhaps with a heart of gold. That's changed.

Showrunner Lauren LeFranc explains Episode 4's jaw-dropping conclusion and the origins of her surprising and feminist take on Batman and crime drama.

As Sofia Falcone's true character is slowly revealed – alongside her highly traumatic past, courtesy of a father who’s unlikely to ever win Dad Of The Year – focus has turned to another man who is connected to her in a strange way.