Recent Viewership Data Reveals ‘The Penguin’ as HBO’s Biggest Success in Recent Times

As a long-time DC comics enthusiast who grew up with Christopher Reeve’s iconic portrayal of Superman and the dark, gritty world of Batman, I couldn’t be more thrilled with the recent offerings from DC Studios! The documentary about Superman and the life of Christopher Reeve has been a heartwarming tribute to an iconic figure, while The Penguin spinoff from Matt Reeves’ The Batman has me absolutely hooked.


Over the past couple of days, DC Studios has been making quite an impact. A captivating documentary featuring Superman and the iconic actor, Christopher Reeve, is now screening at selected cinemas. This remarkable production has earned flawless ratings from both viewers and reviewers on Rotten Tomatoes.

Moreover, the global launch of “The Penguin,” a spin-off from Matt Reeves’ “The Batman” with Robert Pattinson in the cast, is likewise creating a stir.

In “The Penguin,” Colin Farrell returns as Oz Cobb, with the story unfolding approximately a week following the occurrences in “Batman.” The series explores the repercussions of the slaying of the Falcone family’s chief, providing an intriguing perspective post-“The Batman” events.

As a gamer immersed in the world of Gotham, I find myself witnessing an intriguing turn of events: a power void in the city, ripe for exploitation. Oz, a character known for his cunning, seems to be seizing every opportunity to fill this gap. Yet, it’s important not to forget that Sofia Falcone, who was recently released from Arkham Asylum, is keeping a watchful eye on the situation. The stage is set for an exciting game of power and politics in Gotham City.

Feedback towards the series has predominantly been extremely favorable, as both audiences and reviewers laud the acting talent and plot development. In fact, some enthusiastic viewers have gone so far as to deem the first episode “unprecedented” or “legendary” in television history.

Man, I’ve gotta say, I’m really digging “The Penguin” on HBO! According to the latest numbers, it’s pulled in a whopping 5.3 million viewers since its debut back in September. That’s more than the premiere of “Succession’s” final season (4.9 million) and even tops the viewership for the second season premiere of “The White Lotus” (4.1 million). This series is definitely striking gold!

In simple terms, it has attracted the most global viewers over four days for a newly launched series on Max since “The Last of Us” in January 2023.

This is terrific news, particularly for the realm of Reeves’ Batman series. It’s important to note that The Batman and The Penguin inhabit a different cinematic world compared to the DC Universe and have no ties to Gunn’s forthcoming ventures.

Instead of “Reeves,” let’s call him “the creator.” He labels his universe as “The Epic Crime Saga of Batman,” and after the termination of “Gotham P.D.,” it’s thrilling to find out that additional spin-offs are being produced.

On Sunday, the 29th of September, catch “The Penguin” Episode 2 on HBO Max, airing approximately at 9 PM Eastern Time or 6 PM Pacific Time.

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2024-09-24 13:44