Limited Series – The Penguin

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Torben E @Tales_from_Elsewhere 5 days ago A cinematic masterpiece, with one minor flaw. Overall, this is an incredibly compelling, dark, and hard-hitting crime drama in which Colin Farrell delivers the best performance of his career, while Cristin Milioti takes on a role that is likely to define her own trajectory. Both dominate every scene; in this particular portrayal, Farrell stands on equal footing with screen legends like Robert De Niro or Al Pacino. Furthermore, the entire SFX team deserves an Oscar for their work on Farrell’s makeup, it's fantastic! The visual design remains faithful to the style of The Batman and yet, The Penguin does more than just feel like a part of Matt Reeves’ Batman universe; the series also feels like an authentic, gritty crime saga from the 1970s, a remarkable achievement! As for that aforementioned minor flaw (though this is a matter of opinion): the storyline involving the Penguin’s mother: At a certain point, it ends up slowing down the main plot. But aside from that: a true masterpiece. See more Troy C @PositiveControl Oct 13, 2026 Outstanding show. Outstanding acting. Outstanding plot. This is a great example of what related and spin off shows can do for the world building around the superhero movies they have spun off from. See more Andrew S @RT02775986 Oct 12, 2026 Dark and intentional, HBO did a great job with this show. See more Bill Y @RT47100412 Oct 10, 2026 A great continuation of the Batman and the best Batman adjacent show by a wide margin. See more Nathan D @Nathdezz Oct 7, 2026 The Penguin is one of the best DC shows we’ve gotten, with Colin Farrell absolutely killing it as Oz and Cristin Milioti being just as incredible as Sofia, with Rhenzy Feliz also great as Vic. The dark, gritty Gotham atmosphere makes it feel like a proper crime drama while still fitting perfectly into The Batman universe. See more Robbie B @RobbieBishop4 Sep 19, 2026 Perfectly acted, beautifully shot, and masterfully written, this show blew away my expectations which were already high after The Batman. See more Read all reviews

The Penguin — Limited Series

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