The Penguin (2024)
Kernel Score: 90% · 1,242 ratings
Genres: Drama, Crime
First aired: 2024-09-19
Seasons: 1 · 8 episodes
Where to watch The Penguin
- Stream: Spectrum On Demand, HBO Max
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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."
The Penguin parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that The Penguin is a TV-MA crime drama following the violent rise of a gangster in Gotham.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Crime drama centered on organized crime, betrayal, and a ruthless power struggle involving a crime boss.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA crime drama likely contains frequent strong profanity typical of the genre.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — Keywords include drug trafficking as a central plot element.
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
- 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
- Michael Kelly as Johnny Viti
The Penguin FAQ
Is The Penguin good?
The Penguin has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,242 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Penguin?
In the US you can stream The Penguin on Spectrum On Demand and HBO Max and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is The Penguin OK for kids?
The Penguin is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that The Penguin is a TV-MA crime drama following the violent rise of a gangster in Gotham.
What shows are like The Penguin?
If you liked The Penguin, try BMF, Mayans M.C., Sons of Anarchy and Animal Kingdom.