The Penguin has quietly become one of the more dependable crime dramas currently available in Australia on Foxtel Now and HBO Max, and in the US on HBO Max Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. Across 1 season, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. 1,390 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. Colin Farrell leads a cast that carries the story without ever feeling mechanical. Put it on tonight on Foxtel Now and see for yourself.

There is a reason The Penguin keeps coming up in conversation. The plotting in The Penguin is tight enough that the twists feel earned rather than assembled. 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." The writing gets a boost from Colin Farrell and Cristin Milioti, who sell every scene they're in. The Penguin premiered in 2024. The plot mechanics of The Penguin never overwhelm the human cost underneath them. The hit rate here is high enough that skipping ahead never feels like an option.

For anyone who wants their crime drama to earn its twists, The Penguin delivers. Fans of BMF will recognise the sensibility here immediately. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. Colin Farrell carries scenes that would sink a lesser production. The resolution feels inevitable rather than arbitrary, which is rarer than it sounds.

The Penguin wrapped up in 2024, created by Lauren LeFranc — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.