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'The Penguin' is Finally Doing One Brilliant Thing 'The Batman' Couldn't

We're rooting for Oz, regardless of whether we should. Two episodes into its eight-chapter run, HBO's 'The Penguin' is already showing us far more of the gangster's terrifying talents than 'The Batman' ever could.

Inverse

There's a Riddler Easter egg in The Penguin that you probably missed – and it will be very familiar to fans of The Batman

Did you catch it?

Total Film

The Penguin episode 1 includes a fascinating Batman Easter egg that'll fill The Dark Knight fans with glee or dread

The Penguin's first episode contains references to wider Batman lore, but a specific one will pique the interest of the Caped Crusader's fanbase.

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The Penguin episode 1 recap and Easter eggs: Move over Batman, gang warfare is coming to Gotham

A surprise death, Oz's new companion, and the arrival of Sofia Falcone

Total Film

The Penguin: Who is Sofia Falcone and why is she known as the Hangman in the new show?

Cristin Milioti plays a complex character with a rich comics history

Total Film

When does The Penguin take place on The Batman timeline?

Here's how the show fits into the DC timeline

Total Film

The Penguin on Sky Atlantic review: Brilliant Colin Farrell channels Tony Soprano and Vito Corleone in this shockingly gritty show

Farrell elevates this mob drama – which is part of The Batman universe even if the Caped Crusader doesn’t appear – to Shakespearean territory

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The Penguin review: Colin Farrell Batman spin-off channels The Sopranos to mixed results

Farrell is a leading man, with leading man good looks – but here he is caked under layers of prosthetics and a fat suit. What’s the logic of hiring and then hiding him?

The Independent UK

'The Penguin' is a must-watch on Max this month — 'The Batman' meets 'The Godfather'

'The Penguin' is a must-watch on Max when it premieres on Sept. 19. This show is more a mob movie than a Batman show, but having watched it, that's not a bad thing at all.

Tom’s Guide

HBO Is About to Release the Most Thrilling Superhero Show of the Year

Colin Farrell gives a go-for-broke performance as Oswald Cobb, who gets a thrilling origin story in 'The Penguin.'

Inverse

The Penguin review: "Features one of the best performances in Batman’s on-screen history"

Total Film

Colin Farrell is ready to rule Gotham in these exclusive new images from The Penguin

Get a new look at The Batman sequel series debuting this month

Total Film

I watch TV for a living – these are the 14 shows on Netflix, Prime Video, Max, and more I'm most excited to see in late 2024

From returning Netflix favorites to new Marvel and DC series, here are the shows I'm looking forward to before 2024 ends.

TechRadar

17 new shows and movies to watch in September 2024 on Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV and more

Our guide on what to watch in September 2024 includes 'Emily in Paris,' 'The Penguin,' 'Agatha All Along' and more

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Total Film

The Penguin gets new trailer at SDCC – and finally confirms its release date

The Batman spin-off arrives this September

TechRadar

The Penguin: HBO Max release date, trailer, confirmed cast, plot synopsis, and more news on The Batman spin-off

The Penguin sees Colin Farrell return as Oz Cobb in The Batman's first TV spin-off – here's what we know about it.

TechRadar

New trailer for The Penguin TV show teases a Batman crime epic to rival The Sopranos – and a September release window on Max

A new trailer and official release month for The Penguin, the first spin-off series set in The Batman universe, have been revealed.

Total Film

The Riddler's impact on Gotham looms large in trailer for Batman spin-off The Penguin

"I'm gonna tear down the empire from the inside out"

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Evening Standard

The Penguin: everything to know about the Batman spinoff, from the 'Scarface story' to Colin Farrell's transformation

The next chapter of the Batman franchise is set to thrill, with Matt Reeves returning as executive producer

Tom’s Guide

‘The Penguin’ just got its first trailer — see Colin Farrell in Max’s upcoming DC show

The new trailer for "The Penguin" stars Colin Farrell as his gangster character from "The Batman"

TechRadar

The Penguin's first trailer puts Colin Farrell's Oz Cobblepot on the criminal warpath in The Batman TV spin-off

The first teaser for The Penguin, a limited Max series that fleshes out The Batman's universe, looks absolutely riveting.

International Business Times

We have compiled a list of the next seasons of already running shows or upcoming series that will have everyone on the edge of their seats.

Cinemablend

Tom Wilkinson, The Full Monty And Batman Begins Star, Is Dead At 75

Actor Tom Wilkinson, known for roles in The Full Monty and Batman Begins, has been reported dead at the age of 75.

Cinemablend

The Penguin: An Updated Cast List For HBO Max’s The Batman Spinoff Show

After appearing in The Batman as a side villain, The Penguin has scored his own HBO Max show, so let's go over who's in the cast.

Evening Standard

Colin Farrell to return as The Penguin in new Batman spinoff series

The actor looks almost unrecognisable in the new trailer, with heavy prosthetics and covered in scars

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