The Penguin

Created by Lauren LeFranc and starring Colin Farrell, The Penguin builds on 2022's The Batman. The Max series chronicles the eponymous villain's attempt to reach Gotham's criminal peak, rising through the underworld in the middle of a power struggle.

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TV-MA
Crime
Drama
Release Date
2024 - 2024-00-00
Showrunner
Lauren LeFranc
Directors
Craig Zobel
Writers
Lauren LeFranc
Franchise(s)
Batman, DC Elseworlds
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    Colin Farrell
    Oz Cobb
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    Cristin Milioti
    Sofia Falcone

WHERE TO WATCH

Streaming

Seasons
1
Prequel
The Batman (2022)
Story By
Bill Finger, Bob Kane
Showrunner
Lauren LeFranc
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The Penguin's Sal Maroni Could Introduce An Iconic Batman Villain

Clancy Brown's Sal Maroni might be a side character of The Penguin, but he has the potential to introduce an even bigger Batman villain.

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Evidence In The Penguin Hints That Batman Has Left Gotham

As things ramp up in The Penguin, it's clear that The Batman has left Gotham, at least for now.

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The Penguin's Sofia Falcone Is Based On Surprising Real Life Person

One of The Penguin's most interesting characters was changed a bit to more resemble a real life person with a tragic backstory.

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The Penguin Episode 4: Who Is Magpie?

The young lady attempting to befriend Sofia Falcone in Arkham has a fascinating comic book backstory and a few other appearances.

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The Penguin: Episode 4 Ending, Explained

Sofia Falcone executed her plan at the end of The Penguin Episode 4.

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The Penguin: The History of the Falcone Crime Family, Explained

The Penguin is unlocking the rich comic book history of the Falcone crime family.

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The Penguin's Julian Rush Could Become This Villain

Dr. Julian Rush looks to be an important character in The Penguin, but will he turn into a popular Batman villain?

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The Penguin Is Doing The Shared Universe Idea Right

Though The Batman's first spinoff stands on its own, its connections to the original film teach several valuable lessons.

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No One Even Mentions Batman In The Penguin & That Makes Perfect Sense

There's been no sign of Pattinson's Batman in the new spinoff, but the plot of the first movie explains the character's absence.

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The Penguin Is By Far The Best Reinvention Of A Batman Villain

Colin Farrell's Penguin is an excellent new take on an often underrated character, and his new spinoff is the perfect spotlight.

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The Penguin's Secret Weapon Is Its Pulpy Tone

The latest DC TV series feels inspired by a different kind of old-fashioned fiction than the usual comic book adaptation.

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The Penguin's Streaming Premiere Beat A Struggling HBO Prequel

The Penguin's premiere on Max takes over the streaming charts, beating out a record-setting premiere from another massive franchise in the process.