The Penguin an HBO Max series was released on September 19, 2024, and became an instant hit for viewers who are into the dark heist themes of the show that is set in the city of Gotham. This series is a spin-off of Matt Reeves’ The Batman, focusing on Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, played by Colin Farrell, in his struggle for control and existence. However, when are fans of The Penguin advised to look for the series on Netflix?
Broadcast and Streaming Plan
At the moment, you can watch The Penguin only on HBO Max, and all eight episodes are released once per week. The first episode aired on September 19 and new episodes aired every Sunday at 9 PM ET/PT. The final episode is already being launched on November 10, 2024.
Will The Penguin ever be on Netflix? So far there is no official confirmation about its upload on Netflix. Since HBO often keeps the rights to its products, the series may take quite a while to be posted on other streaming platforms as per Hollywoodwriter.
Episode Breakdown
The Penguin spans eight episodes, and the following episodes explore these aspects of the character further. Here’s a brief overview of the episode release schedule:
Episode 1: “After Hours” – Aired September 19
Episode 2: “Inside Man” – Aired September 29
Episode 3: “Bliss” – Aired October 6
Episode 4: “Cent’anni” – Aired October 13
Episode 5: “Homecoming” – Aired October 20
Episode 6: “Gold Summit” – Aired October 27
Episode 7: “Top Hat” – Aired November 3
Episode 8: “A Great or Little Thing” – Scheduled for November 10
The episodes are interconnected, creating an intricate plot that focuses on the theme of power and corruption in the city of Gotham.
Critical and audience expectations
Since it was launched, The Penguin has received commendations from critics as well as users on social media platforms. It received a dazzling critical approval rating of 94% and a fleeting audience approval rating of 89% on the Rotten Tomatoes website. Colin Farrell has received a great response from the viewers and the show has shown great storytelling.
What sets The Penguin apart from other television adaptations of DC characters? Audiences like its grimmer outlook and the fact that much of the plot revolves around a hero, unlike other series in the DC franchise. The given show needs a constant audience of fans of The Batman show and an additional audience, interested in TV crime dramas.
Future Prospects
The heaps of speculations about such a show do not stop even today when the current season is still being aired. To date, HBO has not expressed its stand on whether The Penguin series will be aired again or not. However, due to its positive response, there is an opportunity to reveal more of Oz Cobblepot and the changes he brought to the city of Gotham.
All in all, The Penguin has begun streaming on HBO Max and engages the viewers with an enthralling storyline and stellar acting. Although fans are excited and looking forward to the conclusion of this season they are left wondering if it has an airing date on Netflix.
