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Season 1 – Pennyworth

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Former British SAS soldier Alfred Pennyworth forms a security company and goes to work with Bruce Wayne's billionaire father, Thomas, in the 1960s London.
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Pennyworth — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

While intriguing characters and impressive set-pieces make for an engaging spy-thriller, Pennyworth doesn't add much to the greater Batman mythos.

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Graeme Blundell The Australian 12/17/2019
A total surprise arising out of yet another reimagining of aspects of the widely loved Batman mythology. Go to Full Review Alan Sepinwall Rolling Stone 07/29/2019
3/5
The stories are fairly thin, but the look of the show and the charisma of Bannon and some of the supporting players cover for that for a while. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times 07/29/2019
That combination may be the selling point in theory, but in practice it's kind of a drag - rather than amplifying or enriching each other, the straight-ahead drama and the comic contrivances cancel each other out. Go to Full Review Jonathan Roberts The New Paper (Singapore) 07/23/2020
3/5
Pennyworth is definitely not one to sit the kids in front of, but for a mature audience, it is entertaining in its own right. Go to Full Review Paula Vázquez Prieto La Nación (Argentina) 11/01/2019
Pennyworth offers a nod to the farce, a strange combination between the savages of a ruthless world and a certain funny tone, at times close to the absurd. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Abigail Camarillo Chilango.com 10/28/2019
The show is entertaining for many reasons. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Gareth v @geewah 06/24/2023 A great concept for an entertaining show but this series falls short. Has the style, just needs a stronger story. Still think there is a good story to be told See more Nancy M @nmack 10/28/2022 Excellent! every character is spot on — except for the annoying Wayne couple (Batman's future parents) who sport the most poorly done American accent; fortunately they don't figure too prominently in the show (good time to use "fast forward"). Pennyworth, his Mom and dad, the Sykes sisters, Bazza, Dave boy and so many others — they aren't broadbrushed like I thought they might be (being associated with Marvel). The writing is fun and clever and the plot isn't predictable. We have binged all seasons/episodes and are unfortunately now caught up! We have to wait a whole seven days for the next episode. Hope there will be another season!!! See more A S @RT77085943 10/14/2022 We enjoy this show! Fun historical style show and a worthy backstory for Pennyworth! See more 04/26/2022 Pennyworth is a compelling, fast paced adult series that stands on it's own merit, while at the same time giving us a quite plausible story behind Batman's amazing skills. In The Batman we learn that it was Alfred who taught Batman his fighting styles amongst other things; through the Pennyworth episodes we see how Alfred became such an apt teacher. The series is exhilarating, surprising and heartbreaking. I highly recommend it. See more 04/04/2022 Just finishing season one. I hate to say, I just don't get it. This thing is really all over the place. Satanism, weird background images, debauchery, and a hero that claims to be the good guy but repeatedly just kills everyone in the room to be done with it all. As it bounces from wildness to reality, to absurdity, it just doesn't stick the landing. Is it a fantasy England, a real one? Is it Batman-related? Aside from a few names thrown around, it really isn't. How did this action-loving Alfred become the Wayne's butler? It all strains credulity. And the Queen and Alfred. Come on, man. Anyway, it all didn't work for me. See more 04/04/2022 Stomps on your heart and then hands it back to you. See more Read all reviews
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Jack Bannon

Alfred Pennyworth

Ben Aldridge

Thomas Wayne

Paloma Faith

Bet Sykes

Hainsley Lloyd Bennett

Bazza

Ryan Fletcher

Dave Boy

Jason Flemyng

Lord Harwood

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jul 28, 2019 Pilot Just out of the English air service, Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company. Details Episode 2 Aired Aug 4, 2019 The Landlord's Daughter Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Thomas Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures. Details Episode 3 Aired Aug 11, 2019 Martha Kane Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous. Details Episode 4 Aired Aug 18, 2019 Lady Penelope Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London. Details Episode 5 Aired Aug 25, 2019 Shirley Bassey John Ripper presents Alfred with an offer; meanwhile, Lord Harwood's fate takes a curious turn. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 1, 2019 Cilla Black Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley. Details Episode 7 Aired Sep 8, 2019 Julie Christie While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer. Details Episode 8 Aired Sep 15, 2019 Sandie Shaw While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters. Details Episode 9 Aired Sep 22, 2019 Alma Cogan Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood. Details Episode 10 Aired Sep 29, 2019 Marianne Faithfull After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle; Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game. Details

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Season Info

Director
Danny Cannon
Executive Producer
Bruno Heller, Danny Cannon
Screenwriter
Bruno Heller
Network
HBO Max
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 28, 2019