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Many fans were initially skeptical when Colin Farrell was cast as Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. Concerns arose over whether Farrell fit the character’s look, but the costume designers worked wonders, and Farrell delivered an outstanding portrayal of the villain. His performance was so well-received that HBO quickly greenlit a standalone spin-off series.

Titled The Penguin, the show premiered on September 19, 2024, and has garnered overwhelmingly positive reviews from both viewers and critics. It’s been hailed as a worthy sequel to Reeves’ film and an exceptional example of world-building, with fans even declaring it the best pilot episode of all time.

Despite facing strong competition from Disney’s Agatha All Along, Gotham’s infamous criminal managed to outshine the competition and has become one of the biggest hits on television, earning an impressive score and a “Certified Fresh” rating.

The Penguin premiered on September 19, 2024, on HBO Max,...

Many fans were dubious when Colin Farrell was chosen to play Oswald Cobblepot, a.k.a. The Penguin, in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The fans were worried that Farrell did not look the part, but the costume designers did a tremendous job of making him look like the real deal, and Farrell made up for a fantastic villain. The role became so successful, in fact, that HBO ordered a standalone spin-off series right away.

The television series, simply titled The Penguin, had its premiere on September 19, 2024, and it has received nothing but positive reviews from viewers and critics. They call it a worthy sequel to Reeves’ film and an amazing example of world-building, with fans claiming that the series showed them the best pilot episode of all time.

The Penguin faced solid competition in Disney’s Agatha All Along, but Gotham’s criminal managed to beat out the competition, and...