The Penguin
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The Penguin

"The city will be his."

8.4
Yr 2024
Status Ended
Drama Crime
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Series Brief

Overview

With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 95 /100

The Penguin has garnered overwhelming critical acclaim, with many reviewers designating it as one of the definitive television highlights of 2024. Critics have lauded the series for its compelling writing, immersive world-building, and masterful performances, particularly Colin Farrell’s portrayal of Oz Cobb.

Experts have frequently compared the series favorably to other entries in the Batman franchise, noting that it successfully balances high-stakes gangster storytelling with character-driven development. Whether viewed as an extension of the Gotham universe or a standalone crime drama, the series is widely regarded as a must-watch television experience.

“The Penguin is probably the best Batman property since the Animated Series if not ever.”

“A phenomenal television experience, one that combines stunning writing, captivating performances, and immersive world-building.”

“The best show of the year and easily the greatest comic book IP series since Daredevil.”

“The series received critical acclaim for its performances, writing, direction, tone, and production values.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Spectrum On Demand
US
Now TV
UK
HBO Max
UK • US
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HBO Max Amazon Channel
US • UK
Crave Amazon Channel
CA
Sky Go
UK
Crave
CA
Why fans love it

The Penguin explores the vacuum left in Gotham City after the death of Carmine Falcone. Colin Farrell portrays Oswald Cobb as he navigates the violent transition of organized crime. This miniseries operates as a gritty portrait of a career criminal obsessed with scaling the mob hierarchy during a period of urban instability.

The story focuses on the mechanics of drug trafficking and the internal politics of a mob family. It leans into a dark, bold atmosphere where every character is defined by the territory they occupy or lose. By centering on the ascent of an atypical gangster, the show avoids standard hero tropes, grounding its tension in the brutal calculation required to survive as a crime boss.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 14
Longest run 8 eps
Colin Farrell
Colin Farrell
as Oz 'The Penguin' Cobb
8 episodes
Cristin Milioti
Cristin Milioti
as Sofia Falcone
8 episodes
Rhenzy Feliz
Rhenzy Feliz
as Victor Aguilar
8 episodes
Deirdre O'Connell
Deirdre O'Connell
as Francis Cobb
8 episodes
Clancy Brown
Clancy Brown
as Salvatore Maroni
8 episodes
Carmen Ejogo
Carmen Ejogo
as Eve Karlo
8 episodes
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Shohreh Aghdashloo
as Nadia Maroni
8 episodes
Theo Rossi
Theo Rossi
as Dr. Julian Rush
8 episodes
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Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti 8 episodes Eugene Solfanelli as Mirti 1 episode Eric Berryman as Dr. Desoto 2 episodes Alex Anagnostidis as Ray 2 episodes Myles Humphus as Dom 4 episodes Daren Donofrio as Blackgate Prison Guard 3 episodes Jupiter Genesis as Drag Queen 2 episodes Christopher J. Alfaro as Drag Queen 2 episodes Roma Torre as Newscaster 2 episodes James Madio as Milos Grapa 3 episodes Joshua Bitton as Mickey Stone 3 episodes David H. Holmes as Nick Fuchs 5 episodes Daniel J. Watts as Bruno Tess 5 episodes Aleksa Palladino as Carla Viti 2 episodes Craig Walker as Det. Marcus Wise 3 episodes Tess Soltau as Tina Falcone 3 episodes Marié Botha as Margaret 'Magpie' 2 episodes Ben Cook as Calvin 2 episodes Jayme Lawson as Bella Reál 2 episodes Aria Shahghasemi as Taj Maroni 4 episodes Ana Madelyn Trapasso as Young Sofia 2 episodes Ava Grey as Cinnamon 2 episodes Hunter Emery as Leo 3 episodes Jenny Heaton as Isabella 2 episodes Jessie Pinnick as Roxy 3 episodes Matthew Eby as Young Alberto 2 episodes Rocky Perez as Alice 2 episodes Jared Abrahamson as Squid 3 episodes François Chau as Feng Zhao 3 episodes Robert Lee Leng as Link Tsai 4 episodes Kenzie Grey as Gia Viti 3 episodes Syd Skidmore as Abby 2 episodes Con O'Neill as Chief Mackenzie Bock 2 episodes Mershad Torabi as Farhad 2 episodes Alexis Nichole Smith as Social Worker 2 episodes Ade Otukoya as Zeke 3 episodes Rhys Coiro as Councilman Sebastian Hady 2 episodes Adrienne Acevedo Lovette as Billie Peña 2 episodes David Grabowski-Clark as Fedor Laskin 2 episodes David Vadim as Vasily Kosov 2 episodes Johnny Hopkins as Donny Boy 2 episodes Leon Addison Brown as Able Crown 2 episodes Micah Peoples as Charles Crown 2 episodes Ruth Solorzano as Naomi Seiler 2 episodes Mister Fitzgerald as Richie 2 episodes Ty Hubbard as George McHugh 2 episodes Ryder Allen as Young Oz 2 episodes Louis Cancelmi as Rex Calabrese 2 episodes Nico Tirozzi as Benny Cobb 2 episodes Owen Asztalos as Jack Cobb 2 episodes Emily Meade as Young Francis 2 episodes Kresh Novakovic as Enzo 2 episodes Shayna Steele as Singer 2 episodes Waldemar Quinones-Villanueva as Dancer 2 episodes Jordan Betscher as Dancer 2 episodes Grace Lemieux as Dancer 2 episodes Taeler Cyrus as Dancer 2 episodes Brett Sturgis as Dancer 2 episodes Kim Hale as Dancer 2 episodes Gabriel Reyes as Dancer 2 episodes Aydin Eyikan as Dancer 2 episodes Denise Prence as Dancer 2 episodes Steve Boockvor as Dancer 2 episodes Mark Strong as Carmine Falcone 2 episodes Michael Zegen as Alberto Falcone 3 episodes Berto Colon as Castillo 2 episodes Scott Cohen as Luca Falcone 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Stunts
Jalil Jay Lynch Bryce Burke Akos Schenek Samantha Longo Geronimo Frias
Clearances Coordinator
Alexandra Engelson
Assistant Art Director
Elizabeth Stadstad Brett Martinez Ada Smith Keller Katherine Akiko Day
Production Office Assistant
Alexa Stormes Sara Murphy
Actor's Assistant
Coco McNeil Noah Simon
Other
Marc Winski
Graphic Designer
Katya Austin
Concept Artist
Hugh Sicotte
Production Design
Kalina Ivanov
Art Direction
Scott Davis
Director of Photography
Jonathan Freeman
Supervising Art Director
Deborah Wheatley
Stand In
Kathy Kaye Zachary Garmers Ryan Babbs
Prosthetic Designer
Mike Marino
Key Hair Stylist
Jenn Vasilopoulos
Dialect Coach
Jessica Drake
Art Department Coordinator
Abigail Udden
Creator
Lauren LeFranc
Storyboard Artist
Dan Caplan
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Keywords

drug trafficking gangster villain based on comic crime boss betrayal organized crime miniseries criminal spin off mob family mother son relationship violence amused bold
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 19, 2024
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,437