Birds of a Feather

Episode Summary & Review

Summary

Veronica Vreeland is looking for a way to create a splash with her next party, and arrives at the idea of having a former criminal in attendance, especially if there is one whose manners would create a stir. The Penguin, who has recently reformed, fits the bill perfectly. In the process of convincing the Penguin to come to her party, Veronica finds she likes the corpulent little guy. For his part, the Penguin begins to fall in love with her, until he overhears that he is merely being used…

Our Take

A quiet character piece that leans on Penguin’s vanity rather than action, and your enjoyment depends entirely on how much patience you have for watching a pompous fool get humiliated. The socialite satire lands some decent jabs, but the middle stretch drags and the ending feels rushed. Worth a look for the voice work, but it’s a lesser entry.