Series synopsis
The Penguin is an American drama crime television series that premiered on HBO on September 19, 2024. It ended on November 10, 2024. It was created by Lauren LeFranc. It stars Colin Farrell, Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz and Deirdre O'Connell.
With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."
Premise
With the city in peril following the seawall's collapse, Oswald "Oz" Cobb seeks to fill the power vacuum left by the death of Carmine Falcone and finally give his mother Francis the life he's always promised. But first, Oz must confront his enemies and his own demoralizing reputation as "the Penguin."
Premise: The city will be his.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Colin Farrell as Oz 'The Penguin' Cobb
- Cristin Milioti as Sofia Falcone
- Rhenzy Feliz as Victor Aguilar
- Deirdre O'Connell as Francis Cobb
- Clancy Brown as Salvatore Maroni
- Carmen Ejogo as Eve Karlo
- Shohreh Aghdashloo as Nadia Maroni
- Theo Rossi as Dr. Julian Rush
Supporting cast
- Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti
Guest cast
- Eugene Solfanelli as Mirti
- Eric Berryman as Dr. Desoto
- Alex Anagnostidis as Ray
- Myles Humphus as Dom
- Gerald Bunsen as Wounded Dealer
- Daren Donofrio as Blackgate Prison Guard
- Jupiter Genesis as Drag Queen
- Christopher J. Alfaro as Drag Queen
- Bobby Cuza as Newscaster
- Dean Meminger as Newscaster
- Roma Torre as Newscaster
- James Madio as Milos Grapa
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 19, 2024 | November 10, 2024 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
After Hours In the wake of Carmine Falcone's death, Oz attempts to legitimize himself among Gotham's criminal underworld. |
September 19, 2024 |
| 2 |
Inside Man Sofia works to secure her family's strength, while Oz attempts to play both the Falcone and Maroni families to his advantage. |
September 29, 2024 |
| 3 |
Bliss Hoping to control the future of Gotham's drug trade, Oz and Sofia must first address the skeletons in their closet. Meanwhile, Victor is torn between his new life and what remains of his old. |
October 6, 2024 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 19, 2024 |
| Last aired | November 10, 2024 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |