Limited Series – The Penguin

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The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Critics Consensus

Depicting Gotham through bone-breaking punches rather than popping onomatopoeia, The Penguin is a grounded crime saga given gravitas by Colin Farrell and a scene-stealing Cristin Milioti.

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Kelly Lawler

USA Today

It's a fully realized story all on its own, which is what every TV show should be, spinoff or not.

Rated: 3/4

Oct 2, 2024

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Craig Zobel has a strong grasp of The Penguin’s tone, keeping it shadowy but not grim where the characters’ psychic wounds drive all their choices and the action.

Sep 25, 2024

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Mike Hale

New York Times

"The Penguin” feels mechanical and recycled, constructed rather than imagined. Mob-movie clichés about honor and service are recited in lifeless dialogue and then recited again; the action often undercuts them but not in any witty or exciting way.

Sep 23, 2024

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Frank Tremain

Junkee

There’s so much nuance to Colin Farrell’s character that it’s unsurprisingly touted as one of the best on-screen portrayals from Batman Rogues Gallery.

Dec 9, 2024

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Jonathan Garcia

Dynamic Duel Podcast

Outstanding performances and an epic, brutal storyline make the limited series a crime thriller of the highest caliber and a masterpiece within the genre.

Rated: 5/5

Nov 19, 2024

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Jeff York

The Establishing Shot

Can we just give Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti their Emmys now?

Rated: 4/4

Nov 19, 2024

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Science S

Tired of these shows that are all practically one same show. HBO does another drama during past 5 years, a fourth one to be exact, or as I can recall, after also canceling a one or two.. How very great. Epic.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Audience Member

I'll keep it short (Penguin is a goat ) ❤️‍🔥💪🏻🔥

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/21/24

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Jason A

Wow now that's how you do a villain origins Story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Flu T

I was surprised how interesting i found the penguin's character because i didn't really think much of him in the batman movie. Really solid acting.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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David B

The Penguin is a nearly perfect origin story to one of Batman's many villains. I am not usually a fan of the DC universe but this show rises above that. The Penguin is not just for Batman fans, this is for anyone looking for a great mob boss story, perfect acting, and lots of drama. Do not listen to the IGN review, give it a shot. 9/10 from me.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/19/24

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Ulysses M

Wow. Dare I say it better than The Batman movie. The performances are just off the chain. HBO does it again. Would love to see a fleshed out Batman series with this quality.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/16/24

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Oz Cobb

Cristin Milioti

Sofia Falcone

Rhenzy Feliz

Victor Aguilar

Myles Humphus

Dom

Berto Colon

Castillo

Michael Kelly

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Episode 1

Aired Sep 19, 2024

After Hours

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 2

Aired Sep 29, 2024

Inside Man

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 3

Aired Oct 6, 2024

Bliss

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 4

Aired Oct 13, 2024

Cent'anni

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 5

Aired Oct 20, 2024

Homecoming

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 6

Aired Oct 27, 2024

Gold Summit

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 7

Aired Nov 3, 2024

Top Hat

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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Episode 8

Aired Nov 10, 2024

A Great or Little Thing

The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.

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