Penguin Review
A spin-off from Matt Reeves' "The Batman" film, "The Penguin" follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot (Colin Farrell) in a flooded Gotham City. The series is a thrilling crime drama with Scorsese-esque influences, but suffers from some slow spots in the middle. Explore critic and audience reviews for The Penguin: Limited Series on Rotten Tomatoes.
Uncover scores, opinions, and ratings. Critics call Colin Farrell's Penguin one of the best comic book villain performances ever in rave reviews Farrell leads the limited series, which serves as an origin story to his Gotham mob boss. 'The Penguin' Review: The Dark Blight The HBO series starring an unrecognizable Colin Farrell is further proof that there is no fun in the Batman universe.
The Penguin Review | Colin Farrell Owns a Brutal Gangster Series
The first episode of The Penguin really sets the tone: This isn't really a Batman show, it's a Gotham gangster series. This is The Sopranos with DC characters. Colin Farrell's Oswald.
Wait: Another Batman-without-Batman show? Yep. And its willingness to step outside of the comics to dig under the surface makes it one of the best shows of the year. Stream It Or Skip It: 'The Penguin' On HBO, Where Oz Cobb Schemes His Way To Power In Gotham City's Underworld.
The Penguin review: "Features one of the best performances in Batman’s ...
Critics are raving about The Penguin following its debut on HBO and Max, with praise going to Colin Farrell's performance. The Penguin is a DC spin-off series that follows the rise of Oswald Cobblepot, aka the Penguin, as a crime boss in Gotham. The show features outstanding performances by Farrell and Cristin Milioti, a convincing dark atmosphere, and a potent script that explores the characters' traumas and motivations.
The Penguin (Season 1) combines psychological depth and crime drama, offering a fresh take on the character beyond comic.
