Penelope Season 1: Release Date, Time, Where to Stream, and Additional Details

Penelope is a female-centric coming-of-age series created for Netflix, featuring the character Penelope played by Megan Stott. This exciting new series centers around a 16-year-old student who becomes increasingly alienated from society and chooses to pursue a life of adventure travel.

The show’s pilot premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is set for its streaming release on Netflix. According to IMDB, the official synopsis for Penelope states:

“A 16-year-old who feels alienated from contemporary civilization is pulled into the uncharted wilderness and starts to build a new life for herself there.”

Created by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, Penelope has already garnered critical acclaim with its pilot episode. Netflix Tudum has announced that the series will premiere with 8 episodes on September 24, 2024.

Penelope Release Date and Time

Penelope follows its titular character, a teenager who grows cautious of modern civilization. She embarks on an extraordinary solo adventure across the USA, allowing her to reconnect with nature. The entire first season will be available to stream on Netflix starting September 24, 2024, with all eight episodes released at 12 AM Pacific Time.

Time Zone	Date	Time
Pacific Time	Sunday, September 22, 2024	12:00 am
Central Time	Sunday, September 22, 2024	2:00 am
Eastern Time	Sunday, September 22, 2024	3:00 am

What to Expect from Penelope:

The trailer provides more insight into what audiences can anticipate from the series. It features the 16-year-old protagonist sharing with her mother that she feels called by nature. Her transformative journey begins after she spots a wolf in the woods, an event that propels her forward.

Determined to connect with something greater, Penelope leaves her hometown and travels with a rucksack to various places. Along her journey, she makes new friends and experiences camping at Cascade National Park.

Throughout her adventures, Penelope faces various challenges. From successfully starting a fire in the forest to encountering a bear near her tent, she navigates hurdles while learning to exist in harmony with nature. She discovers the joys of fishing and begins to view trees as “social beings.”Penelope articulates her desire to fill the ‘massive void’ she feels and ultimately finds her place in the world.

At its core, Penelope explores themes of disillusionment with modern society and the yearning for genuine connections. The trailer hints at a heartwarming narrative filled with new adventures as the young protagonist strives to escape the stress of her former life.

In addition to Megan Stott, known for roles in Yes Day and Little Fires Everywhere, the cast includes several familiar faces such as Austin Abrams from Euphoria and Dash & Lily, along with Krisha Fairchild and Rhenzy Feliz. Fairchild’s previous works include Channel Zero and Krishna, while Feliz has been featured in The Penguin and Encanto.

Penelope is directed by Duplass and Mel Eslyn, who also penned the show’s script. The series promises to offer thought-provoking commentary on the modern world and the importance of reconnecting with nature.

Fans can watch Penelope on Netflix across the USA starting September 24, 2024.

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