EntertainmentStreamingHBO’s best new show ends with rarely accomplished Rotten Tomatoes featAll of The Penguin’s eight episodes are rated 100% on Rotten TomatoesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingHBO’s best new show ends with rarely accomplished Rotten Tomatoes featAll of The Penguin’s eight episodes are rated 100% on Rotten TomatoesWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
All of The Penguin’s eight episodes are rated 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
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It makes me kind of sad that there’s no episode 9 ofThe Penguin,HBO’s undeniable best new show, with episode 8 wrapping the first season – and which you can still catch on Max in the US and Sky/Now in the UK. The networks have had a great year – andthe 2025 HBO showreellooks like a sizzler, too.
But I loved each and every one ofThe Penguin’s ‘limited series’ run – and I’m certainly not the only one. Indeed, the show has achieved the rare accomplishment ofevery single episodescoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It’s critically acclaimed right across the board.
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The Penguin Limited Series Episode 8 Finale Trailer - YouTube
The Penguin Limited Series Episode 8 Finale Trailer - YouTube
That’s no surprise, though, with masterclass showings from Colin Farrell as the titular character, and Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone, a superbly pitched villain in the making. I won’t throw in any spoilers, as other cast members have been stellar too – as you can see in snippets of their performances in the episode 8 trailer, above.
Before I watched the season finale, I was pondering whyno season 2 ofThe Penguinhad been announced. The answer is likely complicated, as director Matt Reeves is working on his next Batman movie project,The Batman: Part II– in which Oswald Cobb, AKA Penguin, will also appear as a bit-part.
Problem is – if it’s fair to call it that – Farrell’s character is now so complete and so fully feathered, that getting the balance right for both Reeve’s next movie and the trajectory into a would-be season 2 ofThe Penguinis going to require a skilful touch.
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I’ve no doubt it can be done, though, but it’s likely going to take a very long time – rumour has it thatThe Penguinseason 2 wouldn’t happen until 2027, as Reeve’sThe Batman: Part II– in which Robert Pattinson reprises his role as The Dark Knight – isn’t set to release until October of 2026. It’s not even begun shooting just yet.
With release cadence typically being annual for series – which helps keep viewers connected with the characters and storylines – that seems like an unfortunate hiatus for Oswald Cobb in HBO’s hugely successful format.
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Thebest streaming servicescertainly have enough to keep us entertained in the meantime, I just hope some season 2 clarity arrives sooner rather than later. BecauseThe Penguinis a rare masterclass that everyone should see – Batman fan or otherwise – and its rare Rotten Tomatoes feat is only further proof of that.
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