Chris McPherson is a Senior Author in News for Collider who focuses on Yellowstone, Bosch, Reacher, box office, blockbuster movies and theme parks.
The Penguin has now screened for critics, and there's been some surprising news for those who were fans of The Batman. The sequel series, which follows Colin Farrell's titular character, Oswald Cobblepot, as he attempts to seize control of Gotham City's crime syndicates, has been a huge smash with critics. Certified Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, the series sits at 93% Positive, which is a huge leap from The Batman's 85% Positive score.
Is 'The Penguin' Worth Watching? Collider's Chase Hutchinson hailed the work of Farrell's"darkly comedic" central performance, and noted that there are"moments of brilliance" within the show, comparing it to The Sopranos—albeit, falling short of that masterpiece. In many ways, the more simple scenes Farrell shares with Milioti are where The Penguin feels strongest, as these two characters circle each other with a combination of skepticism and solidarity. They may be the only people in the world who understand each other, but that also makes them uniquely able to destroy one another for their individual benefit. The Penguin drags us into a bleak world that has only been made worse by the acts of all the people the story follows .
Catch The Penguin on HBO and Max, premiering September 19 on Max, and stay tuned to Collider for more exclusive chat from series executive producer Matt Reeves.
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