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The Penguin (TV series)

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The Penguin (TV series)

The Penguin is an American crime drama television miniseries developed by Lauren LeFranc for HBO. Based on the character from DC Comics, it serves as a spin-off from the 2022 film The Batman. Produced by DC Studios in association with Warner Bros. Television, the series follows Oz Cobb's rise to power in Gotham City's criminal underworld. LeFranc also serves as the showrunner of the series. Colin Farrell stars as the titular character, reprising his role from The Batman, alongside Cristin Milioti, Rhenzy Feliz, Deirdre O'Connell, Clancy Brown, Carmen Ejogo, Michael Zegen, Berto Colón, Scott Cohen, Shohreh Aghdashloo, Theo Rossi, James Madio, Nadine Malouf, Joshua Bitton, David H. Holmes, Daniel J. Watts, Jared Abrahamson, Ben Cook, Jayme Lawson, Aleska Palladino, Craig Walker, Tess Soltau, Marié Botha, Michael Kelly, and Mark Strong. Development on the series was underway by September 2021, and HBO Max ordered it in March 2022, after The Batman was released. The film's director, Matt Reeves, supervised the writing and was involved in hiring the creative team. Filming began in March 2023 in New York but was halted in June by the 2023 Hollywood labor disputes. Production resumed in late November and concluded in February 2024. The series moved from HBO Max's successor Max to HBO in July 2024. Craig Zobel directed the first three episodes, Helen Shaver and Kevin Bray directed two each, and Jennifer Getzinger directed the finale. The Penguin was broadcast in the United States for eight episodes from September 19 to November 10, 2024. The series received critical acclaim for its performances, writing, direction, tone, and production value. It also received numerous accolades and was nominated for 24 Emmy Awards and three Golden Globe Awards, including wins for both Farrell and Milioti's performances.

Infobox

Genre
Crime drama Gangster Superhero
Based on
Characters by Bob Kane with Bill Finger
Developed by
Lauren LeFranc
Showrunner
Lauren LeFranc
Starring
Colin Farrell Cristin Milioti Rhenzy Feliz Deirdre O'Connell
Music by
Mick Giacchino
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English
No. of episodes
8
Executive producers
Lauren LeFranc Matt Reeves Dylan Clark Craig Zobel Colin Farrell Bill Carraro Daniel Pipski
Producers
Dana Robin Nick Towne Corina Maritescu Claudine Farrell
Production location
New York
Cinematography
Darran Tiernan Jonathan Freeman David Franco Zoë White
Editors
Henk Van Eeghen Meg Reticker Andy Keir
Running time
47–68 minutes
Production companies
Acid and Tender Productions 6th & Idaho Motion Picture Company Dylan Clark Productions Chapel Place Productions Zobot Projects DC Studios Warner Bros. Television
Network
HBO
Release
September 19 (2024-09-19) – November 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)

Tables

· Episodes
1
1
No.
1
Title
"After Hours"
Directed by
Craig Zobel
Written by
Lauren LeFranc
Original release date
September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)
U . viewers (millions)
0
In November 2022, one week after the assassination of Carmine Falcone and the destruction of Gotham City's seawall, Oswald "Oz" Cobb is caught by Alberto Falcone, Carmine's son and heir-apparent, as he recovers a stash of Falcone's valuables from the Iceberg Lounge. Alberto reveals plans to revolutionize the Falcone drug operation; after Alberto ri
In November 2022, one week after the assassination of Carmine Falcone and the destruction of Gotham City's seawall, Oswald "Oz" Cobb is caught by Alberto Falcone, Carmine's son and heir-apparent, as he recovers a stash of Falcone's valuables from the Iceberg Lounge. Alberto reveals plans to revolutionize the Falcone drug operation; after Alberto ri
No.
In November 2022, one week after the assassination of Carmine Falcone and the destruction of Gotham City's seawall, Oswald "Oz" Cobb is caught by Alberto Falcone, Carmine's son and heir-apparent, as he recovers a stash of Falcone's valuables from the Iceberg Lounge. Alberto reveals plans to revolutionize the Falcone drug operation; after Alberto ri
2
2
No.
2
Title
"Inside Man"
Directed by
Craig Zobel
Written by
Erika L. Johnson
Original release date
September 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)
U . viewers (millions)
0
Though irate that Oz framed him, Maroni continues their partnership by allowing Oz to help with a Falcone drop shipment that is subsequently taken by Maroni's crew. Carmine's brother, Luca, arrives to head the family. Meanwhile, Francis is revealed to be suffering from dementia. Sofia suffers from PTSD from Alberto's death and becomes increasingly
Though irate that Oz framed him, Maroni continues their partnership by allowing Oz to help with a Falcone drop shipment that is subsequently taken by Maroni's crew. Carmine's brother, Luca, arrives to head the family. Meanwhile, Francis is revealed to be suffering from dementia. Sofia suffers from PTSD from Alberto's death and becomes increasingly
No.
Though irate that Oz framed him, Maroni continues their partnership by allowing Oz to help with a Falcone drop shipment that is subsequently taken by Maroni's crew. Carmine's brother, Luca, arrives to head the family. Meanwhile, Francis is revealed to be suffering from dementia. Sofia suffers from PTSD from Alberto's death and becomes increasingly
3
3
No.
3
Title
"Bliss"
Directed by
Craig Zobel
Written by
Noelle Valdivia
Original release date
October 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)
U . viewers (millions)
0
In flashbacks, Vic is orphaned after the seawall explosion drowns his family. In the present, Sofia introduces Oz to a new drug that was used on her and the other inmates at Arkham; Oz names it "Bliss". Together, they pitch to the Triads to help distribute the Bliss, but they refuse to do business with the pair unless they gain the support of Viti.
In flashbacks, Vic is orphaned after the seawall explosion drowns his family. In the present, Sofia introduces Oz to a new drug that was used on her and the other inmates at Arkham; Oz names it "Bliss". Together, they pitch to the Triads to help distribute the Bliss, but they refuse to do business with the pair unless they gain the support of Viti.
No.
In flashbacks, Vic is orphaned after the seawall explosion drowns his family. In the present, Sofia introduces Oz to a new drug that was used on her and the other inmates at Arkham; Oz names it "Bliss". Together, they pitch to the Triads to help distribute the Bliss, but they refuse to do business with the pair unless they gain the support of Viti.
4
4
No.
4
Title
"Cent'Anni"
Directed by
Helen Shaver
Written by
John McCutcheon
Original release date
October 13, 2024 (2024-10-13)
U . viewers (millions)
0
In flashbacks, Sofia learns from reporter Summer Gleeson that Carmine is suspected of being "the Hangman", a serial killer who strangles and hangs women; her mother had died under the same circumstances when she was a child. Desperate for answers, Sofia meets with the reporter privately. Oz alerts Carmine, who retaliates by framing Sofia for the mu
In flashbacks, Sofia learns from reporter Summer Gleeson that Carmine is suspected of being "the Hangman", a serial killer who strangles and hangs women; her mother had died under the same circumstances when she was a child. Desperate for answers, Sofia meets with the reporter privately. Oz alerts Carmine, who retaliates by framing Sofia for the mu
No.
In flashbacks, Sofia learns from reporter Summer Gleeson that Carmine is suspected of being "the Hangman", a serial killer who strangles and hangs women; her mother had died under the same circumstances when she was a child. Desperate for answers, Sofia meets with the reporter privately. Oz alerts Carmine, who retaliates by framing Sofia for the mu
5
5
No.
5
Title
"Homecoming"
Directed by
Helen Shaver
Written by
Breannah Gibson & Shaye Ogbonna
Original release date
October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20)
U . viewers (millions)
0
Oz and his crew kidnap Maroni's son, Taj, as ransom in exchange for the Bliss shipment stolen by Nadia. At the same time, Oz has Vic look after Francis. During the trade, a guard bribed by Oz tries to assassinate Maroni in Blackgate, while Oz kills Taj and Nadia by setting them both on fire. The fire activates chemical extinguishing sprays and dest
Oz and his crew kidnap Maroni's son, Taj, as ransom in exchange for the Bliss shipment stolen by Nadia. At the same time, Oz has Vic look after Francis. During the trade, a guard bribed by Oz tries to assassinate Maroni in Blackgate, while Oz kills Taj and Nadia by setting them both on fire. The fire activates chemical extinguishing sprays and dest
No.
Oz and his crew kidnap Maroni's son, Taj, as ransom in exchange for the Bliss shipment stolen by Nadia. At the same time, Oz has Vic look after Francis. During the trade, a guard bribed by Oz tries to assassinate Maroni in Blackgate, while Oz kills Taj and Nadia by setting them both on fire. The fire activates chemical extinguishing sprays and dest
6
6
No.
6
Title
"Gold Summit"
Directed by
Kevin Bray
Written by
Nick Towne
Original release date
October 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)
U . viewers (millions)
0
Oz has grown his empire significantly, reproducing and distributing the Bliss in the underground trolley system. Sofia and the Maronis kill several Bliss dealers as a warning, leading Oz to give away Bliss for free to raise demand across all other gang territories. Vic is confronted by Squid, a drug dealer from his neighborhood, who asks Vic to let
Oz has grown his empire significantly, reproducing and distributing the Bliss in the underground trolley system. Sofia and the Maronis kill several Bliss dealers as a warning, leading Oz to give away Bliss for free to raise demand across all other gang territories. Vic is confronted by Squid, a drug dealer from his neighborhood, who asks Vic to let
No.
Oz has grown his empire significantly, reproducing and distributing the Bliss in the underground trolley system. Sofia and the Maronis kill several Bliss dealers as a warning, leading Oz to give away Bliss for free to raise demand across all other gang territories. Vic is confronted by Squid, a drug dealer from his neighborhood, who asks Vic to let
7
7
No.
7
Title
"Top Hat"
Directed by
Kevin Bray
Written by
Vladimir Cvetko
Original release date
November 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)
U . viewers (millions)
0
As a child, Oz is resentful of his mother's attention to his brothers, Jack and Benny. After a game of hide and seek, Oz leaves his brothers trapped inside an overflowing sewer tunnel, where they drown. In the present, Oz returns to his apartment and finds an injured Vic, who reveals that Sofia has kidnapped Francis. Vic escapes right before Maroni
As a child, Oz is resentful of his mother's attention to his brothers, Jack and Benny. After a game of hide and seek, Oz leaves his brothers trapped inside an overflowing sewer tunnel, where they drown. In the present, Oz returns to his apartment and finds an injured Vic, who reveals that Sofia has kidnapped Francis. Vic escapes right before Maroni
No.
As a child, Oz is resentful of his mother's attention to his brothers, Jack and Benny. After a game of hide and seek, Oz leaves his brothers trapped inside an overflowing sewer tunnel, where they drown. In the present, Oz returns to his apartment and finds an injured Vic, who reveals that Sofia has kidnapped Francis. Vic escapes right before Maroni
8
8
No.
8
Title
"A Great or Little Thing"
Directed by
Jennifer Getzinger
Written by
Lauren LeFranc
Original release date
November 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)
U . viewers (millions)
0
Using EMDR therapy, Rush learns that Francis already knew about Oz drowning his brothers and tried to have him killed, but could not bring herself to do it. Oz is brought to Sofia, who makes Francis confess the truth. Oz refuses to admit his actions even as Rush tortures Francis, causing her to disown him before suffering a stroke. Oz escapes, kill
Using EMDR therapy, Rush learns that Francis already knew about Oz drowning his brothers and tried to have him killed, but could not bring herself to do it. Oz is brought to Sofia, who makes Francis confess the truth. Oz refuses to admit his actions even as Rush tortures Francis, causing her to disown him before suffering a stroke. Oz escapes, kill
No.
Using EMDR therapy, Rush learns that Francis already knew about Oz drowning his brothers and tried to have him killed, but could not bring herself to do it. Oz is brought to Sofia, who makes Francis confess the truth. Oz refuses to admit his actions even as Rush tortures Francis, causing her to disown him before suffering a stroke. Oz escapes, kill
No.
Title
Directed by
Written by
Original release date
U . viewers (millions)
1
"After Hours"
Craig Zobel
Lauren LeFranc
September 19, 2024 (2024-09-19)
0
In November 2022, one week after the assassination of Carmine Falcone and the destruction of Gotham City's seawall, Oswald "Oz" Cobb is caught by Alberto Falcone, Carmine's son and heir-apparent, as he recovers a stash of Falcone's valuables from the Iceberg Lounge. Alberto reveals plans to revolutionize the Falcone drug operation; after Alberto ri
2
"Inside Man"
Craig Zobel
Erika L. Johnson
September 29, 2024 (2024-09-29)
0
Though irate that Oz framed him, Maroni continues their partnership by allowing Oz to help with a Falcone drop shipment that is subsequently taken by Maroni's crew. Carmine's brother, Luca, arrives to head the family. Meanwhile, Francis is revealed to be suffering from dementia. Sofia suffers from PTSD from Alberto's death and becomes increasingly
3
"Bliss"
Craig Zobel
Noelle Valdivia
October 6, 2024 (2024-10-06)
0
In flashbacks, Vic is orphaned after the seawall explosion drowns his family. In the present, Sofia introduces Oz to a new drug that was used on her and the other inmates at Arkham; Oz names it "Bliss". Together, they pitch to the Triads to help distribute the Bliss, but they refuse to do business with the pair unless they gain the support of Viti.
4
"Cent'Anni"
Helen Shaver
John McCutcheon
October 13, 2024 (2024-10-13)
0
In flashbacks, Sofia learns from reporter Summer Gleeson that Carmine is suspected of being "the Hangman", a serial killer who strangles and hangs women; her mother had died under the same circumstances when she was a child. Desperate for answers, Sofia meets with the reporter privately. Oz alerts Carmine, who retaliates by framing Sofia for the mu
5
"Homecoming"
Helen Shaver
Breannah Gibson & Shaye Ogbonna
October 20, 2024 (2024-10-20)
0
Oz and his crew kidnap Maroni's son, Taj, as ransom in exchange for the Bliss shipment stolen by Nadia. At the same time, Oz has Vic look after Francis. During the trade, a guard bribed by Oz tries to assassinate Maroni in Blackgate, while Oz kills Taj and Nadia by setting them both on fire. The fire activates chemical extinguishing sprays and dest
6
"Gold Summit"
Kevin Bray
Nick Towne
October 27, 2024 (2024-10-27)
0
Oz has grown his empire significantly, reproducing and distributing the Bliss in the underground trolley system. Sofia and the Maronis kill several Bliss dealers as a warning, leading Oz to give away Bliss for free to raise demand across all other gang territories. Vic is confronted by Squid, a drug dealer from his neighborhood, who asks Vic to let
7
"Top Hat"
Kevin Bray
Vladimir Cvetko
November 3, 2024 (2024-11-03)
0
As a child, Oz is resentful of his mother's attention to his brothers, Jack and Benny. After a game of hide and seek, Oz leaves his brothers trapped inside an overflowing sewer tunnel, where they drown. In the present, Oz returns to his apartment and finds an injured Vic, who reveals that Sofia has kidnapped Francis. Vic escapes right before Maroni
8
"A Great or Little Thing"
Jennifer Getzinger
Lauren LeFranc
November 10, 2024 (2024-11-10)
0
Using EMDR therapy, Rush learns that Francis already knew about Oz drowning his brothers and tried to have him killed, but could not bring herself to do it. Oz is brought to Sofia, who makes Francis confess the truth. Oz refuses to admit his actions even as Rush tortures Francis, causing her to disown him before suffering a stroke. Oz escapes, kill
Professional ratings · Reception › Critical response
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Source
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Rating
Metacritic
Metacritic
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Metacritic
Aggregate scores
72/100
Rotten Tomatoes
Rotten Tomatoes
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Rotten Tomatoes
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95%
Review scores
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Review scores
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Source
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The Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph
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The Daily Telegraph
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Empire
Empire
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Empire
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Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
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Entertainment Weekly
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B
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
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Evening Standard
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Financial Times
Financial Times
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Financial Times
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The Independent
The Independent
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The Independent
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IndieWire
IndieWire
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IndieWire
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B−
NME
NME
Aggregate scores
NME
Aggregate scores
Aggregate scores
Source
Rating
Metacritic
72/100
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Review scores
Source
Rating
The Daily Telegraph
Empire
Entertainment Weekly
B
Evening Standard
Financial Times
The Independent
IndieWire
B−
NME
Accolades received by The Penguin · Reception › Accolades
American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards
American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards
Award
American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards
Date of ceremony
March 14, 2025
Category
Best Edited Limited Series
Recipient
Henk van Eeghen (for "After Hours")
Result
Nominated
February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026
Award
February 27, 2026
Date of ceremony
Henk van Eeghen (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Category
Won
American Film Institute Awards
American Film Institute Awards
Award
American Film Institute Awards
Date of ceremony
December 5, 2024
Category
Top 10 TV Programs of the Year
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Won
American Society of Cinematographers Awards
American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Award
American Society of Cinematographers Awards
Date of ceremony
February 23, 2025
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture, Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television
Recipient
Jonathan Freeman (for "Homecoming")
Result
Nominated
Art Directors Guild Awards
Art Directors Guild Awards
Award
Art Directors Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 15, 2025
Category
Excellence in Production Design for a Television Movie or Limited Series
Recipient
Kalina Ivanov
Result
Won
Astra TV Awards
Astra TV Awards
Award
Astra TV Awards
Date of ceremony
June 10, 2025
Category
Best Limited Series
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Clancy Brown
Category
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Deirdre O'Connell
Category
Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
The Penguin
Category
Won
Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Category
Nominated
Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Award
Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Lauren LeFranc (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Category
Nominated
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Award
Cinema Audio Society Awards
Date of ceremony
February 22, 2025
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures or Limited Series
Recipient
Christof Gebert, Andy Kris, Rich Bologna, and Mark DeSimone (for "After Hours")
Result
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Super Awards
Date of ceremony
August 7, 2025
Category
Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Won
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Won
Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Award
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Date of ceremony
Won
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Award
Critics' Choice Television Awards
Date of ceremony
February 7, 2025
Category
Best Limited Series
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Award
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Award
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Deirdre O'Connell
Category
Nominated
Directors Guild of America Awards
Directors Guild of America Awards
Award
Directors Guild of America Awards
Date of ceremony
February 8, 2025
Category
Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film
Recipient
Kevin Bray (for "Top Hat")
Result
Nominated
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Award
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Award
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Award
Golden Globe Awards
Date of ceremony
January 5, 2025
Category
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Nominated
Golden Reel Awards
Golden Reel Awards
Award
Golden Reel Awards
Date of ceremony
February 23, 2025
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Dialogue and ADR
Recipient
Rich Bologna, Lawrence Zipf, Angela Organ, Tony Martinez, and Michael McMenomy (for "Cent'Anni")
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects and Foley
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects and Foley
Award
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects and Foley
Date of ceremony
Rich Bologna, Lawrence Zipf, Diego Perez, Wyatt Sprague, Matt Haasch, and Gareth Rhys Jones (for "After Hours")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Long Form
Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Long Form
Award
Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Long Form
Date of ceremony
Ben Holiday, Chad Birmingham, and Luke Dennis (for "Cent'Anni")
Category
Won
Golden Trailer Awards
Golden Trailer Awards
Award
Golden Trailer Awards
Date of ceremony
May 29, 2025
Category
Best Drama (Trailer/Teaser) for a TV/Streaming Series
Recipient
HBO / Mocean (for "Untouchable")
Result
Nominated
Best Drama (TV Spot) for a TV/Streaming Series
Best Drama (TV Spot) for a TV/Streaming Series
Award
Best Drama (TV Spot) for a TV/Streaming Series
Date of ceremony
HBO / Bond (for "Hype")
Category
Nominated
Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2 minutes)
Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2 minutes)
Award
Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2 minutes)
Date of ceremony
HBO / Marketing AV (for "Becoming The Penguin")
Category
Won
Gotham TV Awards
Gotham TV Awards
Award
Gotham TV Awards
Date of ceremony
June 2, 2025
Category
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited Series
Recipient
Cristin Milioti
Result
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
Independent Spirit Awards
Award
Independent Spirit Awards
Date of ceremony
February 22, 2025
Category
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Recipient
Cristin Milioti
Result
Nominated
Irish Film & Television Awards
Irish Film & Television Awards
Award
Irish Film & Television Awards
Date of ceremony
February 14, 2025
Category
Best Lead Actor (Television)
Recipient
Colin Farrell
Result
Won
Best Cinematography
Best Cinematography
Award
Best Cinematography
Date of ceremony
Darran Tiernan
Category
Nominated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Award
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 15, 2025
Category
Best Contemporary Make-Up in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Recipient
Martha Melendez, Kim Collea, Maria Maio, and Mia Bauman
Result
Nominated
Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Award
Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Date of ceremony
Brian Badie, Jenn Vasilopoulos, Mariko Miyagi, and Bobby Diehl
Category
Nominated
Best Special Make-Up Effects in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Best Special Make-Up Effects in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Award
Best Special Make-Up Effects in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Date of ceremony
Mike Marino, Michael Fontaine, Crystal Jurado, Diana Y. Choi, and Claire Flewin
Category
Won
NAACP Image Awards
NAACP Image Awards
Award
NAACP Image Awards
Date of ceremony
February 22, 2025
Category
Outstanding Hairstyling
Recipient
Brian Badie
Result
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
Primetime Emmy Awards
Award
Primetime Emmy Awards
Date of ceremony
September 14, 2025
Category
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Recipient
Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski, Vladimir Cvetko, Erika L. Johnson, Noelle Valdivia, John McCutcheon, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell, and Dana Robin
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Deirdre O'Connell
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Category
Nominated
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Award
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Lauren LeFranc (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Category
Nominated
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Award
Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards
Date of ceremony
September 6, 2025
Category
Outstanding Casting for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Recipient
Cindy Tolan and Suzanne Ryan
Result
Nominated
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
David Franco (for "Top Hat")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Contemporary Costumes for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Helen Huang, Kate Smith, Austin Wittick, Becca Freund, and Esther J. Han (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Category
Won
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Award
Outstanding Contemporary Hairstyling
Date of ceremony
Brian Badie, Jenn Vasilopoulos, and Mariko Miyagi (for "Cent'Anni")
Category
Won
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Award
Outstanding Contemporary Makeup (Non-Prosthetic)
Date of ceremony
Martha Melendez, Kim Collea, and Maria Maio (for "Cent'Anni")
Category
Won
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
Award
Outstanding Prosthetic Makeup
Date of ceremony
Mike Marino, Michael Fontaine, Crystal Jurado, Diana Choi, Claire Flewin, Jerry Constantine, Yoichi Art Sakamoto, and Bobby Diehl (for "After Hours")
Category
Won
Outstanding Title Design
Outstanding Title Design
Award
Outstanding Title Design
Date of ceremony
Aaron Becker, Joseph Ahn, Michael Lo, James Robertson, Hsien Lun Su, Alasdair Willson, and Ben Hurand
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Award
Outstanding Music Composition for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special (Original Dramatic Score)
Date of ceremony
Mick Giacchino (for "After Hours")
Category
Won
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Picture Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Andy Keir (for "Bliss")
Category
Nominated
Meg Reticker (for "Cent'Anni")
Meg Reticker (for "Cent'Anni")
Award
Meg Reticker (for "Cent'Anni")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Henk Van Eeghen (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Henk Van Eeghen (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Award
Henk Van Eeghen (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Date of ceremony
Nominated
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
Award
Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
Date of ceremony
Kalina Ivanov, Deborah Wheatley, Rich Murray, Richard Devine (for "Homecoming")
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Award
Outstanding Sound Editing for a Limited or Anthology Series, Movie or Special
Date of ceremony
Rich Bologna, Larry Zipf, Michael McMenomy, Angela Organ, Tony Martinez, Wyatt Sprague, Diego Perez, Matt Haasch, Ben Holiday, Luke Dennis, and Gareth Rhys Jones (for "After Hours")
Category
Won
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Award
Outstanding Sound Mixing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Date of ceremony
Rich Bologna, Andy Kris, Chris Gebert, and Julien Pirrie (for "After Hours")
Category
Won
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
Award
Outstanding Special Visual Effects in a Single Episode
Date of ceremony
Johnny Han, Michelle Rose, Alexandre Prod'homme, Erin Sullivan, Goran Pavles, Emanuel Fuchs, Ed Bruce, Nathaniel Larouche, and Adrien Saint Girons (for "Bliss")
Category
Won
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
Award
Outstanding Stunt Coordination for Drama Programming
Date of ceremony
Stephen Pope
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Stunt Performance
Outstanding Stunt Performance
Award
Outstanding Stunt Performance
Date of ceremony
Corey Pierno and Chris Gombos (for "Top Hat")
Category
Nominated
Producers Guild of America Awards
Producers Guild of America Awards
Award
Producers Guild of America Awards
Date of ceremony
February 8, 2025
Category
David L. Wolper Award for Outstanding Producer of Limited or Anthology Series Television
Recipient
Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski, Vladimir Cvetko, Erika L. Johnson, Noelle Valdivia, John McCutcheon, Dana Robin, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, and Claudine Farrell
Result
Nominated
Saturn Awards
Saturn Awards
Award
Saturn Awards
Date of ceremony
February 2, 2025
Category
Best Superhero Television Series
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Television Series
Best Actor in a Television Series
Award
Best Actor in a Television Series
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series
Award
Best Supporting Actress in a Television Series
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Won
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series
Award
Best Performance by a Younger Actor in a Television Series
Date of ceremony
Rhenzy Feliz
Category
Nominated
March 8, 2026
March 8, 2026
Award
March 8, 2026
Date of ceremony
Best Television Home Media Release
Category
The Penguin Season 1
Recipient
Pending
Satellite Awards
Satellite Awards
Award
Satellite Awards
Date of ceremony
January 26, 2025
Category
Best Miniseries & Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Award
Best Actor in a Miniseries, Limited Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
Date of ceremony
Colin Farrell
Category
Won
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Award
Best Supporting Actress on Television
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Award
Screen Actors Guild Awards
Date of ceremony
February 23, 2025
Category
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Recipient
Colin Farrell
Result
Won
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Award
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Date of ceremony
Cristin Milioti
Category
Nominated
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Award
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series
Date of ceremony
The Penguin
Category
Nominated
Television Critics Association Awards
Television Critics Association Awards
Award
Television Critics Association Awards
Date of ceremony
August 20, 2025
Category
Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries or Specials
Recipient
The Penguin
Result
Nominated
Award
Date of ceremony
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
American Cinema Editors Eddie Awards
March 14, 2025
Best Edited Limited Series
Henk van Eeghen (for "After Hours")
Nominated
February 27, 2026
Henk van Eeghen (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Won
American Film Institute Awards
December 5, 2024
Top 10 TV Programs of the Year
The Penguin
Won
American Society of Cinematographers Awards
February 23, 2025
Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography in Motion Picture, Limited Series, or Pilot Made for Television
Jonathan Freeman (for "Homecoming")
Nominated
Art Directors Guild Awards
February 15, 2025
Excellence in Production Design for a Television Movie or Limited Series
Kalina Ivanov
Won
Astra TV Awards
June 10, 2025
Best Limited Series
The Penguin
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Colin Farrell
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Cristin Milioti
Won
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Clancy Brown
Nominated
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Deirdre O'Connell
Nominated
Best Cast Ensemble in a Limited Series or TV Movie
The Penguin
Won
Best Directing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Nominated
Best Writing in a Limited Series or TV Movie
Lauren LeFranc (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Nominated
Cinema Audio Society Awards
February 22, 2025
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Mixing for Non-Theatrical Motion Pictures or Limited Series
Christof Gebert, Andy Kris, Rich Bologna, and Mark DeSimone (for "After Hours")
Nominated
Critics' Choice Super Awards
August 7, 2025
Best Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
The Penguin
Won
Best Actress in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Cristin Milioti
Won
Best Actor in a Superhero Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Colin Farrell
Won
Best Villain in a Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie
Won
Critics' Choice Television Awards
February 7, 2025
Best Limited Series
The Penguin
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Colin Farrell
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Cristin Milioti
Won
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television
Deirdre O'Connell
Nominated
Directors Guild of America Awards
February 8, 2025
Outstanding Directing – Miniseries or TV Film
Kevin Bray (for "Top Hat")
Nominated
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Nominated
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Nominated
Golden Globe Awards
January 5, 2025
Best Television Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion Picture Made for Television
The Penguin
Nominated
Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Colin Farrell
Won
Best Actress in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or a Motion Picture Made for Television
Cristin Milioti
Nominated
Golden Reel Awards
February 23, 2025
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Dialogue and ADR
Rich Bologna, Lawrence Zipf, Angela Organ, Tony Martinez, and Michael McMenomy (for "Cent'Anni")
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Broadcast Long Form Effects and Foley
Rich Bologna, Lawrence Zipf, Diego Perez, Wyatt Sprague, Matt Haasch, and Gareth Rhys Jones (for "After Hours")
Nominated
Outstanding Achievement in Music Editing – Broadcast Long Form
Ben Holiday, Chad Birmingham, and Luke Dennis (for "Cent'Anni")
Won
Golden Trailer Awards
May 29, 2025
Best Drama (Trailer/Teaser) for a TV/Streaming Series
HBO / Mocean (for "Untouchable")
Nominated
Best Drama (TV Spot) for a TV/Streaming Series
HBO / Bond (for "Hype")
Nominated
Best BTS/EPK for a TV/Streaming Series (Over 2 minutes)
HBO / Marketing AV (for "Becoming The Penguin")
Won
Gotham TV Awards
June 2, 2025
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Limited Series
Cristin Milioti
Nominated
Independent Spirit Awards
February 22, 2025
Best Lead Performance in a New Scripted Series
Cristin Milioti
Nominated
Irish Film & Television Awards
February 14, 2025
Best Lead Actor (Television)
Colin Farrell
Won
Best Cinematography
Darran Tiernan
Nominated
Make-Up Artists and Hair Stylists Guild Awards
February 15, 2025
Best Contemporary Make-Up in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Martha Melendez, Kim Collea, Maria Maio, and Mia Bauman
Nominated
Best Contemporary Hair Styling in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Brian Badie, Jenn Vasilopoulos, Mariko Miyagi, and Bobby Diehl
Nominated
Best Special Make-Up Effects in a Television Series, Television Limited or Miniseries or Television New Media Series
Mike Marino, Michael Fontaine, Crystal Jurado, Diana Y. Choi, and Claire Flewin
Won
NAACP Image Awards
February 22, 2025
Outstanding Hairstyling
Brian Badie
Nominated
Primetime Emmy Awards
September 14, 2025
Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series
Lauren LeFranc, Matt Reeves, Dylan Clark, Craig Zobel, Colin Farrell, Bill Carraro, Daniel Pipski, Vladimir Cvetko, Erika L. Johnson, Noelle Valdivia, John McCutcheon, Nick Towne, Corina Maritescu, Claudine Farrell, and Dana Robin
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Colin Farrell
Nominated
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Cristin Milioti
Won
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Deirdre O'Connell
Nominated
Outstanding Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Jennifer Getzinger (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Nominated
Helen Shaver (for "Cent'Anni")
Nominated
Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie
Lauren LeFranc (for "A Great or Little Thing")
Nominated

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  1. Otukoya was also credited as a co-star in "Gold Summit".
  2. As depicted in The Batman (2022)
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  7. The Batman
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    https://www.forbes.com/sites/danidiplacido/2024/10/28/the-penguins-comic-book-parallels-explained/
  15. The Penguin
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