The Penguin 2024

Overview

The Penguin is a 2024 television mini-series created by Lauren LeFranc that serves as a spin-off of the 2022 film The Batman. The series is currently airing on HBO and is available for streaming on Max. The cast features Colin Farrell in the title role, alongside Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, and Deirdre O'Connell. Set following the events of the feature film, the narrative follows Oswald Oz Cobb as he attempts to seize control of the criminal underworld in Gotham. The city faces significant peril due to the collapse of a seawall, which creates a power vacuum after the death of Carmine Falcone. As Oz moves to consolidate his influence, he aims to provide a better life for his mother, Francis. Throughout this process, he must navigate his reputation as the Penguin and confront various enemies who oppose his rise to power. The show explores his efforts to establish himself as a dominant figure within the city's criminal hierarchy during this period of instability.