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The Penguin

2024 · Crime, Drama · 1 season · ★ 8.4

EndedHBO+16

Synopsis of The Penguin

Oswald “Oz” Cobb was a former subordinate of Carmine Falcone, the crime boss of Gotham City. One week after the events of The Batman, Oz tries to fill the power vacuum left by the death of his former boss. The city remains devastated after the flood, and the underworld has no clear leader, so several factions are fighting for power. Oz, also known as The Penguin, wants to become a boss in his own right and give his mother, Francis, the life he promised her. To do so, he will have to face rivals both inside and outside the Falcone family, while carving out a place in a world that doesn't take him seriously. Created by Lauren LeFranc for HBO, the series stars Colin Farrell alongside Cristin Milioti.

«The city will be his.»

1season
8episodes
70 minper episode
8.4audience scoreTMDB · 1,549 votes
8.6IMDb rating251,105 votes

Seasons of The Penguin

Cast by The Penguin

Cristin MiliotiCristin MiliotiSofia Falcone8 episodes
Rhenzy FelizRhenzy FelizVictor Aguilar8 episodes
Deirdre O'ConnellDeirdre O'ConnellFrancis Cobb8 episodes
Shohreh AghdashlooShohreh AghdashlooNadia Maroni8 episodes
David H. HolmesDavid H. HolmesNick Fuchs5 episodes
Daniel J. WattsDaniel J. WattsBruno Tess5 episodes
Myles HumphusMyles HumphusDom4 episodes
Aria ShahghasemiAria ShahghasemiTaj Maroni4 episodes
Robert Lee LengRobert Lee LengLink Tsai4 episodes
Daren DonofrioDaren DonofrioBlackgate Prison Guard3 episodes
James MadioJames MadioMilos Grapa3 episodes
Joshua BittonJoshua BittonMickey Stone3 episodes
Craig WalkerCraig WalkerDet. Marcus Wise3 episodes
Tess SoltauTess SoltauTina Falcone3 episodes
Hunter EmeryHunter EmeryLeo3 episodes
Jessie PinnickJessie PinnickRoxy3 episodes
Kenzie GreyKenzie GreyGia Viti3 episodes
Ade OtukoyaAde OtukoyaZeke3 episodes
Michael ZegenMichael ZegenAlberto Falcone3 episodes
Eric BerrymanEric BerrymanDr. Desoto2 episodes
Alex AnagnostidisAlex AnagnostidisRay2 episodes
Jupiter GenesisDrag Queen2 episodes
Christopher J. AlfaroDrag Queen2 episodes
Roma TorreRoma TorreNewscaster2 episodes
Aleksa PalladinoAleksa PalladinoCarla Viti2 episodes
Marié BothaMarié BothaMargaret 'Magpie'2 episodes
Ben CookBen CookCalvin2 episodes
Ana Madelyn TrapassoYoung Sofia2 episodes
Ava GreyAva GreyCinnamon2 episodes
Jenny HeatonJenny HeatonIsabella2 episodes
Matthew EbyYoung Alberto2 episodes
Rocky PerezRocky PerezAlice2 episodes

Technical Details

Created by
Lauren LeFranc
Address
Craig Zobel, Helen Shaver, Kevin Bray, Jennifer Getzinger
Writing
Lauren LeFranc, Shaye Ogbonna, John McCutcheon, Breannah Gibson, Nick Towne
Music
Mick Giacchino
Photography
Darran Tiernan, Jonathan Freeman
Production
Dana Robin, Corina Maritescu, Nick Towne, Claudine Farrell
Executive Producer
Bill Carraro, Dylan Clark, Colin Farrell, Matt Reeves
Production companies
6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company, Dylan Clark Productions, Warner Bros. Television, DC Studios, Acid and Tender Productions, Chapel Place Productions, Zobot Projects
Network or Platform
HBO
Country
United States, Ireland
Original Language
English
Premiere
September 19, 2024
Last Episode
November 10, 2024 (1x08)
Status
Ended
Type
Miniseries
Awards
Won 9 Emmy Awards; 56 wins and 65 nominations in total.
Links
IMDb · TMDB · Official Website

Trivia about The Penguin

Mark Strong, who played Thaddeus Sivana in the DCEU, replaces John Turturro as Carmine Falcone in the series' flashbacks.
The series' music is composed by Mick Giacchino, son of Michael Giacchino, the composer of The Batman.
On Rotten Tomatoes, 95% of the 212 critic reviews are positive, with an average rating of 8.3/10 according to the aggregator.
The series was nominated for 24 Primetime Emmy Awards and three Golden Globes, with wins for the performances of Farrell and Milioti.
Sky Group acquired the broadcast rights to the series in some European countries where Max did not yet operate, and it aired on Sky Atlantic.
HBO has not confirmed a second season of «The Penguin»; although internal talks about its possible format have been reported, there is still no premiere date, production start or official episode order.
Lauren LeFranc, the series' creator and showrunner, is in talks to produce a live-action series about Poison Ivy for HBO, with no writers or cast confirmed yet.

Sources: Wikipedia (English)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many seasons does The Penguin have?

The Penguin has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Where to Watch The Penguin

The Penguin is available by subscription on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel (offers may vary by country).

Has The Penguin ended?

Yes. The Penguin has ended, and its final episode aired on November 10, 2024.

Who's in The Penguin?

The main cast includes Colin Farrell (Oz 'The Penguin' Cobb), Cristin Milioti (Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (Victor Aguilar) and Deirdre O'Connell (Francis Cobb).

Who created The Penguin?

The Penguin is a creation of Lauren LeFranc.

How long does it take to watch The Penguin in full?

With episodes of about 70 minutes, watching all 8 episodes takes approximately 9 hours.

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