The Penguin (TV series)

The Penguin is an American crime drama television limited series created by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. It is based on the DC Comics character Penguin. It is a spin-off from the movie The Batman (2022).

The show is about the Penguin's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal scene and his rivalry with Sofia Falcone and Sal Maroni and his family.^[1]

Colin Farrell stars as the Penguin, returning to his role from The Batman, alongside Cristin Milioti and Rhenzy Feliz.^[2]

The Penguin premiered in the United States on HBO and on Max on September 19, 2024.^[3] The show has received strong positive reviews from critics.^[4][5][6]

References

1. Scott, Darren; Shepherd, Jack (February 24, 2022). "The Batman producer talks Penguin spin-off: "It's almost like a Scarface story"". SFX. GamesRadar+. Archived from the original on February 24, 2022. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
2. Otterson, Joe (December 6, 2021). "Colin Farrell to Reprise Penguin Role in The Batman Spinoff Series for HBO Max (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on December 6, 2021. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
3. Jenkins, Caroline (August 15, 2024). "The Penguin Premiere Is Taking Over HBO All Weekend Long". Collider. Archived from the original on August 16, 2024. Retrieved August 16, 2024.
4. Roman, Julian (September 12, 2024). "The Penguin Review: Colin Farrell Owns a Brutal Gangster Series". MovieWeb. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
5. Power, Ed (September 12, 2024). "The Penguin, review: Colin Farrell is a majestically fishy villain in gloomy Batman spinoff". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
6. Tinubu, Aramide (September 12, 2024). "Colin Farrell's 'The Penguin' Is a Mesmerizing Crime Drama That Moves Beyond Batman: TV Review". Variety. Archived from the original on September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.