"Penguin" breaks the cream: Sensational start of the new series on HBO Max

"Penguin" breaks the cream: Sensational start of the new series on HBO Max

The new spinoff of the "Batman" series, dedicated to the legendary villain Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot, collected 5.3 million views in the United States in the first four days after the premiere. This is an impressive number, which exceeded the results of the final season of "Heirs" (4.9 million) and the second part of "White Lotus" (4.1 million). However, the achievement of "Penguin" has not yet surpassed "True Detective: Night Country", which gathered 5.7 million viewers.

Why did "Penguin" attract so much attention?

Since his first appearance in DC Comics in 1941, the Penguin has always been one of Batman's most interesting foes. This character ranks among the best villains in the DC universe, and his popularity has only grown over the years. So it's not surprising that a series dedicated to him has attracted so much attention.

The history of the series

Ordered in March 2022 by HBO Max, Penguin began filming in March 2023 in New York and was completed in February 2024. It consists of eight episodes, each of which reveals the dark side of the famous villain.

Premiere in Ukraine

The first series of "Penguin" in Ukraine appeared on the MEGOGO platform on September 20, which became a great holiday for fans of comics and series. MEGOGO acts as the official distributor of HBO Max content in Ukraine, which allows Ukrainian viewers to enjoy new series at the same time as American fans.

"Penguin" became the most popular new series on the Max platform, and this is only the beginning of its triumphant journey.

Results and forecasts

The success of "Penguin" shows that viewers are always ready for new stories with their favorite characters. With such an impressive start, the series has every chance to become a cult favorite and spark interest in new projects in the DC universe. What will happen next? Only time will tell, but one thing's for sure: Oswald Cobblepot is back, and he's here to stay.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk