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Season 1 – Penelope

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A 16-year-old girl who feels alienated from civilization attempts to build a new life out in the wilderness.
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Penelope — Season 1

Penelope — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

A gorgeously shot wish-fulfillment fantasy for anyone who has ever wanted respite from modernity, Penelope is a distinctive and refreshing addition to the YA genre.

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Clint Worthington RogerEbert.com 09/27/2024
3/4
Much like its titular character, you end up swallowed up by the quiet majesty of what’s in front of you. Go to Full Review
Judy Berman TIME Magazine 09/27/2024
If you’ve ever found yourself yearning for a reality more elemental than your own, here is a show that will speak to your soul. Go to Full Review
Aramide Tinubu Variety 09/25/2024
Moving at a snail’s pace with very little dialogue, “Penelope” would have been more evocative if it had been structured into a short film. Go to Full Review
Christopher Stevens Daily Mail (UK) Aug 4
2/5
Apple products featured so heavily that I began to suspect the production was sponsored, though there was no hint of that in the credits. Go to Full Review
Dustin Rowles Pajiba 10/10/2024
It’s a quiet, beautifully spare series, not likely to appeal to everyone -- perhaps even the young adults it targets. But I know plenty will find it a meditative balm. Go to Full Review
Jenny Nixon Common Sense Media 10/09/2024
The series perhaps isn't as profound as it thinks it is, but it's a unique and well-acted watch for those in a contemplative mood. Go to Full Review
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Krissy S. @KrissysBRoll Jul 19 THIS MINI SERIES REMINDED ME OF WHEN I SPEND A WEEK IN THE DESERT A FEW YEARS AGO. I WAS SO PEACEFUL AND HAPPY. I DIDN’T HAVE MY PHONE CONSTANTLY GOING OFF. I DIDN’T HAVE ANY CARES IN THE WORLD(EXCEPT THE BLACK WIDOWS). EVERYTHING WAS JUST… QUIET. IT MAKES SENSE TO MY WHY PEOPLE WANT TO VANLIFE AND REMOTE LIVE. MAYBE CONNECTING MORE WITH NATURE IT’S WHAT WE COULD ALL USE. THIS IS A COMING OF AGE STORY ABOUT A GIRL TRYING TO NAVIGATE THROUGH EMOTIONS & THE WILDERNESS THE ENDING LEAVES YOU QUESTIONING BUT THATS WHAT LEAVES YOU WANTING MORE. See more Rachel O @RT95918921 Jul 16 Thought it was really interesting about a Young Girl trying to survive in the Wilderness, feel like it's relatable to many people who feel similar about not fitting into society. Enjoyed seeing her Evolve and Grow as she learns to Survive in the Wilderness. The Ending was definitely a Cliffhanger, I really hope there is a Season 2 of this. See more .3peter T @RT27374373 06/01/2025 No spoilers but she should really be dead by the end of episode 2. Very pretty scenery is kind of fun, but at the end of episode 2 the next 6 episodes should be a camera watching her body decay. See more Andrew S @Dudegruvy 01/29/2025 Very little explanation of why Penelope ran away. This might be a good book, where we hear the characters inner thoughts, but in film with little dialogue and no narration all we can do is guess. Also a very pollyannaish view of what it is really like to try to survive in the woods. This show is a fantasy world where bears are our friends and male strangers in the woods have the best of intentions toward a lone attractive woman. I rolled my eyes too many times. Lastly, if this encourages even one teen to run away and try to survive by themselves in a forest where they are injured or worse....... See more Andrei D @RT74856639 01/14/2025 Just slow enough and has a solid actress in a role that requires a lot of subtle work See more David C @DavidFlicks 01/07/2025 I only wish I had the 4 hours or so it took me to watch this. The movie goes nowhere, the main character goes nowhere. The dialog -- ooops, sorry -- there is no dialog. There is just no point to this movie except the many minutes of video watching a young girl gaze off into the woods. See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 24, 2024 One While on a high school camping trip, 16-year-old Penelope feels called to abandon her family and friends to explore a new life in the wild unknown. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Two Penelope makes it through her first night in the forest and spends a day acquiring new wilderness skills through exhausting trial and error. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Three Just as she's starting to gain control of her environment, Penelope confronts a new challenge when an uninvited guest crashes her campsite. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Four Headed out for supplies, Penelope encounters a forest denizen who teaches her about the spiritual connections found within nature and within people. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Five A storm of rain and raw emotions leaves Penelope fighting to retain a sense of purpose and the resolve needed to forge her own place in the woods. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Six Meeting a group of teenagers on their own backpacking journey interrupts Penelope's plans and complicates her determination to go it alone. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Seven Penelope struggles to endure as winter brings freezing temperatures, scarce food and an unforeseen danger that threatens to change everything. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 24, 2024 Eight In desperate circumstances, Penelope's survival hinges on a single decision; an impulse to check in on her former life leads to a shocking discovery. Details
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Season Info

Creator
Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn
Executive Producer
Jay Duplass, Shuli Harel
Network
Netflix
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 24, 2024