The Penguin is far removed from anything resembling actual superheroism, a pure mob drama that deals with the aftermath of the events of Riddler flooding Gotham

Score Details “HBO's The Penguin is the rare franchise spinoff that manages to stand on its own, thanks in no small part to Cristin Milioti and Colin Farrell's volatile lead performances.

A Batman baddie gets the spotlight in HBO's "The Penguin," but Colin Farrell puts a charmingly sinister spin on the familiar villain.