Colin Farrell undergoes another enthralling transformation for Max’s new original, The Penguin TV series.
A spin-off of 2022’s The Batman starring Robert Pattinson, it is a continuation of The Batman saga that will delve into the origins and motives of one of Batman’s enduring enemies. Following Carmine Falcone’s death at the hands of the Riddler, the Penguin’s eventual rise to power is only imminent.
Release date for The Penguin has yet to be confirmed, but Max’s first official teaser trailer will give DC fans a glimpse of what’s about to come. Here’s everything to know about the new series.
The Penguin release date Australia
The Penguin TV show premieres in Australia on Friday, 20 September 2024. The TV series will consist of eight episodes rolling out weekly.
| The Penguin Season 1 | Release Date | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Fri, 20 Sep 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 2 | Fri, 27 Sep 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 3 | Fri, 4 Oct 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 4 | Fri, 11 Oct 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 5 | Fri, 18 Oct 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 6 | Fri, 25 Oct 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 7 | Fri, 1 Nov 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
| Episode 8 | Fri, 8 Nov 2024 | BINGE / Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
Where is The Penguin streaming in Australia?
As a Max original, The Penguin will be streaming in Australia on Foxtel (including Foxtel Now) and BINGE, specifically airing on the FOX8 channel.
How to sign up to BINGE?
The Penguin starring Colin Farrell is confirmed to debut in Australia on BINGE. To begin, you’ll need a subscription in order to access BINGE full catalogue of shows and movies.
There are three plans available when signing up, available on a monthly basis. First is the Basic (with ads) plan, streaming in HD on one screen at only $10 monthly. Next is the Standard plan, which allows streaming movies and shows on up to two screens in HD or 4K on selected content for $18/month.
If you want to elevate your streaming experience with 4K and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription to Premium at $22/month. BINGE still offers a 7-day free trial for new customers.
To sign up, go to the BINGE website, select ‘New to BINGE? Click Here’ and follow instructions. After entering your email address and password, you’ll need to select a subscription type, and submit your payment information. And just like that, you have a BINGE subscription, plus a free trial to help you decide if you want to keep the service.
How to sign up to Foxtel or Foxtel Now?
Another option to watch The Penguin is Foxtel, which launches the reality show on Famous. Fortunately, the base Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the channel, the home of trending documentaries.
To get started, choose a Foxtel entertainment plan you want to sign up for. The cheapest package is Foxtel Plus, which includes over 60 channels of drama, lifestyle, news, kids TV, music channels, and more. It even includes the Multiscreen feature to watch Foxtel on another screen via smart TV app or casting.
You can also stream the new docuseries when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers.
On the Foxtel Now website, select the ‘Start free trial’ button to get started. After the free trial, Foxtel Now plans start at $25 per month for the base Essentials pack, which includes LifeStyle. You can also choose to add more channels with premium packs: Drama Extra, Movies, Sport, or get everything with All Packs.
What is the plot of The Penguin TV show?
Just one week following the events of The Batman, Gotham City’s criminal underworld is in disarray after the death of crime boss Carmine Falcone. The power vacuum left by Falcone’s murder has gone to create a violent contest for control fought between his chief lieutenant Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot / Penguin (Farrell) and his daughter Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti).
Their battle for control and power will be further complicated by rival mob boss Salvatore Maroni (Clancy Brown). In The Batman film, his operation ended after an informant ratted him out; the informant turned out to be Falcone. His return to the criminal underworld scene signifies more trouble with the mob boss possibly attempting to re-establish his dominance.
With the Penguin facing many adversaries, not to mention Batman himself, it will be interesting to see the harrowing things he will pull off to secure his place and catapult himself as a vicious crime boss.
The Penguin is developed by Lauren LeFranc based on the DC comics character created by Bill Finger and Bob Kane. LeFranc wrote the series and serves as the showrunner.
The Batman director Matt Reeves is also on board as one of its executive producers, alongside LeFranc, Farrell, Dylan Clark, Daniel Pipski, Adam Kassan, Craig Zobel and Bill Carraro.
The Penguin trailer
Check out the new trailer for the new The Penguin series:
Best internet streaming plan
Best internet streaming plan
Benefits
Cast of The Penguin (2024)
Colin Farrell reprises his role as the Penguin in Max’s new series of the same name. We’ve yet to know whether John Turturro will return to play Carmine Falcone (his death in The Batman may not be the character’s end after all). Zoë Kravitz returning as Selina Kyle is also a possibility (especially after it is revealed that Falcone is her biological father).
Several other actors have also been cast in still undisclosed roles. They are as follows: Rhenzy Feliz, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Deirdre O’Connell, James Madio, Scott Cohen, Theo Rossi, Carmen Ejogo, François Chau, David H. Holmes, Craig Walker, and Jared Abrahamson.
In the meantime, below is the announced cast for The Penguin and their respective characters.
Other shows like The Penguin you might like
If you’re a big fan of DC Comics, a series exploring one of Batman’s long-time enemies, the Penguin, should be an exciting watch. You can also find more DC shows on Foxtel and BINGE, including Peacemaker, Doom Patrol, Harley Quinn, Superman & Lois, Gotham Knights, Watchmen and many more.
