The Penguin"s finale proves an Arkham Asylum series would fit perfectly into The Batman universe. The Penguin is the first spinoff series set in Matt Reeves" Batman universe, but it likely won"t be the last. The series was a smash hit, delivering high viewership numbers for Max and receiving acclaim from audiences and critics. There isn"t another Batman show on Max"s schedule as Reeves focuses on developing The Batman - Part II. However, another series was in development that would have centered around Arkham Asylum, but the show was unfortunately canceled.
Details on the Arkham Asylum show were scarce before it was scrapped, but Reeves described it as a horror-based series set in Gotham"s infamous asylum. The show"s setting was also unclear, as it was initially in Reeves" universe, but James Gunn later confirmed it would be in the main DCU timeline. Despite the show"s confusing process, DC would be smart to restart development on an Arkham Asylum series, especially after The Penguin"s shocking ending.
The Penguin Expands The Arkham Story In The Batman Universe The Penguin gave audiences the sinister Arkham Asylum they know from the comics Close Arkham Asylum was featured briefly in The Batman. Batman visits the asylum to interrogate Riddler after he"s captured, and Riddler also briefly interacts with Barry Keoghan"s Joker. A deleted scene showed Batman speaking with Joker to learn more about Gotham"s killer, but it wasn"t in the movie itself. Arkham"s presence is already established in The Batman universe and The Penguin expanded it, showcasing the criminals in Gotham and the corrupt doctors who only allow the cycle to repeat.

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