The Penguin (2024)
A darkly-comic crime drama unfolds as a measured villain rises through Gotham's gritty underworld.
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."
How intense is The Penguin?
The Penguin has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-MA.
What The Penguin feels like
- Tone
- grittysuspensefulpulpydarkly comic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Penguin
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 9, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Penguin for you?
Is The Penguin scary?
No. The Penguin is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Penguin gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Penguin sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Penguin OK for kids?
It is rated TV-MA, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3.
Where can I stream The Penguin?
The Penguin is streaming on Max.
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