Here’s how to keep up with ‘The Penguin’s head-scratching release schedule
Mark your calendars, because The Penguin, DC Studios’ latest foray into Matt Reeves’ Batman Universe, is nearly upon us. Here’s how to stream every episode as they air—and take notes, because this weekly release schedule is seriously a riddle in and of itself.
Get ready to return to the criminal underbelly of Gotham, as we’re just days away from the premiere of The Penguin on Max/HBO—and yes, that really is Colin Farrell underneath all those prosthetics. The limited series, which acts as a spinoff of 2022’s Robert Pattinson-led The Batman, will see the titular crime boss Oswald “Oz” Cobblepot, a.k.a. the Penguin, grappling for power when new competition hits the scene via Sofia Falcone (Cristin Milioti).
Based on early reviews, it seems like we’re in for a more grounded, The Godfather-esque exploration of the DC Batman Universe, and so far, critics have nothing but high praise—NPR has already dubbed it “one of 2024’s best shows.” But the only thing more confusing than Colin Farrell’s wig is The Penguin‘s release schedule. So when do the new episodes roll out on streaming?
The Penguin’s full release schedule
Buckle up, because The Penguin‘s release schedule is a bit of a doozy. Things kick off simply enough, with episode 1, titled “After Hours,” set to arrive on HBO and Max at 9PM ET/6PM PT on Thursday, September 19. From there, the remaining episodes will be released on Sunday nights, meaning there’s a 10-day gap between episodes 1 and 2. Why, exactly? Who knows. But with a total of eight episodes, this puts the finale on Sunday, November 10.
- Episode 1: “After Hours” – September 19
- Episode 2: “Inside Man” – September 29
- Episode 3: “Bliss” – October 6
- Episode 4: “Cent’anni” – October 13
- Episode 5: “Homecoming” – October 20
- Episode 6: “Gold Summit” – October 27
- Episode 7: “Top Hat” – November 3
- Episode 8: “Great or Little Thing” – November 10
The Penguin has all the makings to be a career-defining role for Farrell, so here’s hoping the series can deliver with a punchy story befitting of such an iconic character. After all, we’re going to see a very different, more intimate side of Oz Cobb that will (hopefully) set up his arc in The Batman: Part II. The TV series undeniably has some heavy lifting to do in terms of setting up the franchise’s future, but only time will tell if showrunners can actually pull it off.
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