Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler (2019)
Kernel Score: 87% · 365 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2019-07-28
Seasons: 3 · 30 episodes
Where to watch Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
- Stream: HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The origin story of Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, before they become Bruce Wayne’s parents.
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Pennyworth is a TV-MA period crime drama depicting the WWII-era origin story of Batman's butler.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Set amid 1960s London crime and espionage, involving a former SAS soldier turned security operative.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth
- Ben Aldridge as Thomas Wayne
- Emma Paetz as Martha Kane
- Ryan Fletcher as Wallace 'Dave Boy' MacDougal
- Dorothy Atkinson as Mary Pennyworth
- Ramon Tikaram as Victor Aziz
- Simon Manyonda as Lucius Fox
- Harriet Slater as Sandra Onslow
- Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler FAQ
Is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler good?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 365 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?
In the US you can stream Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler on HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler OK for kids?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Pennyworth is a TV-MA period crime drama depicting the WWII-era origin story of Batman's butler.
What shows are like Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?
If you liked Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, try Gotham, Greatest Events of World War II in Colour, Mayans M.C. and The Day of the Jackal.