The first season of The Penguin serves as a compelling spin-off from the acclaimed 2022 film, The Batman. Created by Lauren LeFranc, this highly anticipated series is set just a week after the film’s events, delving into the journey of Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. Penguin, as he ascends through Gotham City’s criminal ranks. The narrative unfolds his transformation from a mid-level mobster into a formidable crime lord, becoming one of Batman’s most notorious adversaries.
Colin Farrell returns to reprise his role as the titular Penguin, leading a talented cast. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series synopsis is as follows:
“The next chapter in The Batman saga, this crime drama follows Oz Cobb’s quest for power and control in Gotham City.”
Release Schedule for The Penguin Season 1
Below is the complete list of episodes for The Penguin Season 1, including their release dates:
- Episode 1: “After Hours”- Premiering on September 19, 2024
- Episode 2: “Inside Man”- Premiering on September 29, 2024
- Episode 3: “Bliss”- Premiering on October 6, 2024
- Episode 4: “Cent’anni”- Premiering on October 13, 2024
- Episode 5: “Homecoming”- Premiering on October 20, 2024
- Episode 6: Premiering on October 27, 2024
- Episode 7: Premiering on November 3, 2024
- Episode 8: Premiering on November 10, 2024
The inaugural episode, titled “After Hours,”will air at 9 pm ET (6 pm PT) on Thursday, September 19, 2024, on HBO and Max. Subsequent episodes will air on Sundays, with the second episode “Inside Man”scheduled for September 29, 2024, at the same time. This pattern will follow every Sunday until the season finale on November 10, 2024.
The debut episode resumes the story from The Batman, showcasing Penguin’s determination to succeed Carmine Falcone as Gotham’s crime boss following the latter’s demise. Nevertheless, his aspirations face competition from other ambitious contenders in the city’s underworld.
Production Details of The Penguin Season 1
The first five episodes of this crime drama are directed by Craig Zobel and Helen Shaver.
The Penguin Season 1 is produced by 6th & Idaho Productions, Dylan Clark Productions, DC Studios, and Warner Bros. Television. Executive producers include Matt Reeves, Lauren LeFranc, Colin Farrell, Adam Kassan, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Bill Carraro, and Daniel Pipski.
Cast and Recurring Characters of The Penguin Season 1
Here is the cast list for The Penguin:
- Colin Farrell as Oswald ‘Oz’ Cobblepot / Penguin
- Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone
- Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar
- Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone
- Michael Kelly as Johnny Vitti
- By Nadia Maroni
- Deirdre O’Connell as Francis Cobblepot
- Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni
- James Madio as Milos Grapa
- Scott Cohen as Luca Falcone
- Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone
- Theo Rossi as Julian Rush
- Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo
- Craig Walker as Detective Marcus Wise
- David H. Holmes as Nick Fuchs
Additionally, François Chau and Jared Abrahamson are set to appear in undisclosed roles throughout the series.
All episodes of The Penguin will be available for streaming on HBO and Max.
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