HBO’s The Penguin only exists because The Batman was wildly successful and audiences really gravitated to Colin Farrell’s against-type rendition of Oswald Cobblepot, or Oz Cobb as he’s known in this universe.

Of course, The Penguin falls between The Batman and its upcoming sequel, which means that the show needs to set the stage for The Batman: Part II. So let’s charge up the Bat-signal and examine the state of Gotham City after the Penguin waddles away.

The Penguin has ended its run on HBO in spectacular fashion, leaving us all wondering what’s next in the criminal careers of Oz Cobb and Sofia Falcone. But one question remains for fans of The Batman spin-off series—where was the Dark Knight?

Director Matt Reeves has given more insights into the upcoming sequel to The Batman. Like many other stories that tell the story of Batman’s first few years as a crime fighter, Batman will face many challenges.