As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the captivating world of cinema and television, I must say that The Penguin has undeniably left an indelible mark on my viewing experience. With Colin Farrell’s mesmerizing portrayal of Oz Cobbs, this HBO Original has managed to captivate audiences worldwide, becoming a significant international success since the release of The Last of Us in 2023.
As per Max, the streaming service (not a person named Max), “The Penguin” is one of the most significant shows they’ve put out since “The Last of Us.” Headlined by Colin Farrell, “The Penguin” delves into the character’s journey from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman,” focusing on Oz Cobb’s climb to power within Gotham City’s criminal network. The series debuted last week, and according to data released by Max, the HBO Original has achieved considerable international success.
In every corner of the world, the new series “The Penguin” has attracted the largest 4-day audience for a debut show on Max since “The Last of Us” was released in 2023. According to Deadline, an average of 5.3 million viewers watched it across HBO and Max platforms within the US during its premiere weekend. Although it didn’t surpass “The Last of Us” record, “The Penguin” outshone the final season of “Succession” (4.9 million) and the second season of “The White Lotus” (4.1 million).
Apart from garnering success on its own, “The Penguin” has significantly boosted public curiosity about Matt Reeves’ “The Batman”. Streamable on Max, “The Batman” drew 3.5 times more accounts than the preceding weeks prior to “The Penguin’s” premiere. At present, only the initial episode of this series has been made available. It remains intriguing to observe whether “The Penguin” will be able to sustain its viewership across the upcoming seven episodes.
Could The Penguin Get a Second Season?
Following the swift consumption of the premiere episode of “The Penguin”, discussions about a sequel are already underway. The concept for the series originated from Colin Farrell’s wish to expand Oz’s screen presence, as he was only featured in limited scenes in “The Batman”. Not only has “The Penguin” been a ratings success, but it has also received outstanding reviews, boasting a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes. These positive indicators suggest that a second season may be approved. Moreover, not just the audience is eager for another season of “The Penguin”. Dylan Clark, one of the series producers, believes that Oz Cobb has additional tales to share. As of now, nothing has been confirmed, but Clark expresses optimism that fans will get another chance to encounter Cobb in a future installment of “The Penguin”. He stated:
“There’s absolutely more story inside of Oz and other characters in this world.”
The achievement of “The Penguin” series is a promising sign for potential spin-offs from “The Batman Part 2”. Originally, “The Penguin” was one of three shows derived from “The Batman”, while “GCPD” and “Arkham Asylum” were put on hold by Max. However, it seems the “Arkham Asylum” series might be revived. Matt Reeves, an executive producer on “The Penguin”, is optimistic that the show’s success could pave the way for more spin-offs, possibly delving into other villains within Batman’s rogues’ gallery. Reeves expressed this sentiment:
We’re in discussions with HBO, particularly for extended narratives, since the movies heavily emphasize Batman’s perspective. This would provide us ample space to delve deeply into the personalities of the villains from his rogues gallery.
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2024-09-24 17:32