HBO series Penguin receives critical acclaim, surpasses Batman

The decision to give Colin Farrell’s Penguin, a character from Matt Reeves’ The Batman, his own HBO show has proven to be a brilliant move. The Penguin, which premiered on Thursday, September 19, has received rave reviews, even outperforming The Batman. The show, an HBO Original, has a 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating, based on 45 reviews from television critics. This score beats The Batman’s 85%, which is still an impressive rating.

Critics have hailed the series as a must-see for fans of mafia films, praising its Italian-American gangster theme and the performances of Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti. Farrell’s portrayal of the Penguin has been compared to a mix of Tony Soprano and De Niro’s Vito Corleone, while Milioti’s Sofia Falcone is also a major character worthy of praise.

The Penguin is a miniseries that wraps up a week before the events of The Batman 2, which is scheduled to take place during the Christmas holiday. Farrell’s satisfaction with the show stems from the relief that he no longer has to go through the lengthy process of donning his character’s fat suit and makeup, a task that required hours of preparation and acting in the cumbersome costume.

The success of Farrell’s transformation into the Penguin, despite initial doubts about the casting decision due to the extensive makeup and costume requirements, has been a boon to the Batman universe. It remains uncertain whether Farrell will reprise his role in The Batman 2 , which would require him to once again don the bulky suit and makeup. However, the critical acclaim for The Penguin has certainly fueled anticipation for the show.