‘The Penguin’: Will There Be a Season 2? Everything We Know So Far
The Penguin may have concluded its run on HBO last year, but buzz about a potential return with a previously unplanned second season has been going on for quite some time, and is ramping up again after the show’s several Emmy nominations.
Will the limited series starring Colin Farrell as ladder-climbing criminal Oz Cobb extend its run? We’re breaking down everything we know so far about the possibility based on what the stars and creatives behind The Batman spinoff have said post-Season 1 and since the Emmy nominations. Scroll down for a closer peek, and stay tuned for any potential updates on The Penguin‘s future.
Has The Penguin been renewed for Season 2?
No, HBO hasn’t ordered a second season of the series, which was originally billed as an eight-episode limited series.
Would Colin Farrell reprise his role if The Penguin returns for Season 2?
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When TV Insider caught up with the actor on the show’s premiere red carpet back in September 2024, Farrell told us, “I mean, it was only ever designed as an eight-part limited [series], but yeah, I mean, I’d be open to anything for sure… I had a great time doing it.”
When asked a similar question a few months later by Variety at the 2025 SAG Awards where Farrell won for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series, he said, “I don’t want it. I don’t not want it. We all left it in the ring in those eight hours. I would hate to, just because of a quote-unquote success, have to go again and for it to be a diluted version of what people seem to feel it is, majoritively. So I’m in no rush. I have no deep desire to do it. … Sure, if they think of something that works in conjunction as a parallel to Matt Reeves’ cinematic universe and it’s a good idea, I’m open to it. But it’s not something concerning me.”
What has the creative team said about The Penguin exploring Season 2?
Prior to the show’s public launch, we asked executive producers Matt Reeves and Dylan Clark about Season 1’s cliffhanger ending for Sofia (Cristin Milioti) who found herself back in Arkham following Oz’s set-up. When she landed back behind bars, Sofia received a letter from her half-sister Selina Kyle (Zoë Kravitz), hinting at a potential crossing of paths between the characters. While this seemed like a potential segue for Sofia’s inclusion in the forthcoming Batman sequel that is also on the way, Reeves made a point to reveal that sneaky Easter eggs weren’t among the creative team’s strategy.
“None of that is meant to be a cliffhanger [where] you’re not going to be able to sleep. It’s more like, ‘Hey, this is part of the thing where if you engage in all of these stories, you feel like you go on this massive journey,’ which I think for us is about switching points of view. It’s about empathy,” Reeves says.
As Clark states, “We want [viewers] to want more series from us. All these great marquee characters that we feel deserve their own long-form expression. And if we’re lucky, we’ll get to do that.”
In other words, a second season of The Penguin wasn’t the initial strategy, but the tone seems to be changing. Clark told TV Line at the Golden Globes red carpet that “quiet conversations” about a second season are reportedly underway. “If we could come up with an idea for what a second season might be, there’s a chance that [HBO CEO] Casey Bloys and the HBO team would want to pursue that,” Clark added in his chat with the outlet.
Meanwhile, Reeves had told Variety previously that he was talking with showrunner Lauren LeFranc “about doing another season.”
In another recent update post-Emmy nominations, Bloys told Variety, “The number one thing right now that Matt [Reeves] is dealing with is getting the movie going. I believe they’re making progress there,” he said in regards to The Batman sequel film. “I know that he and [showrunner] Lauren [LeFranc] have talked about various ideas. So, could another chapter be in the future? Definitely possible. Right now, I think the priority for Matt is the movie. But I know that Lauren is thinking of various ideas that might work alongside the movie. I think it’s possible. I just don’t know at this point.”
When TV Insider caught up with Milioti post-Emmy nomination, she said, “I really want to see more of [Sofia],” suggesting her openness to a return. And in a recent appearance on the Today Show, Milioti said of a potential Season 2, “I’m hopeful for one, we haven’t heard anything.”
Ultimately, there is hope for Season 2, but we’ll keep you posted on whether it gets the green light or not. Stay tuned and let us know if you’d like to see Season 2 of The Penguin in the comments section below.
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A second season + is well warranted. One of the best series I’ve ever watched.
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The Penguin is possibly the best show I’ve seen on HBO. PLEASE DO A SECOND SEASON!!!!
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A 2nd season ( at least )is definitely mandatory. Just when we start to know the characters and love or hate them the season is over. Love the writing the story the characters the sets make up all of it !! One of the best shows !!!
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Just finished and we definitely need a season 2! Having Batman included too would just be so epic!
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I loved series 1. How Cristin Milioti did not win an Emmy is beyond me. It would be a crime for there not to be a second series
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I want Season 2 Penguin. Fabulous Season 1. Awesome acting! We need more!
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Would definitely want multiple series. Colins Penguin is incredible. He appears so real that his story deserves to grow and continue. And I can't wait to see his mother's, his girlfriend's, Cristin's and Cat woman's journey after Season 1. So much to still see!
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Loved, loved, loved it. Please do another season 😊😊😊
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So in for Season # 2 ¡¡¡ ♤♤♤ ...
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It usually takes me about 2 hours to find something to watch, so I began to watch series’ in order to make my viewing times easier. I usually string them out, one episode only, when I have a chance to watch. I finished The Penguin in 2 days, it would have been 1 day if I watched it on the weekend. Please, please, please make a season 2!!!
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Why would you make a series that left you wanting more episode after episode, then at the end of the eight weeks walk away without finishing it off. Make it blend into the Batman series and have The Penguin do a couple of cameos, along with new villians added each season would make for one hell of super series !
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Pleas let there be a second season!
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Penguin was the best TV seen in Batman universe, even better than Gotham. Characters are gorgeous and senario just incredible. It woulb be such a pity, more a crime, do not shoot forecast The Penguin season 2.
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I would very much love a second plus more seasons of The Pinguin. This is one of the best series I have ever seen. ♥️♥️♥️
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Definitely would love to see a season 2 of The Penguin! If you make it they will watch!
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YES! The world wants a second season 😃
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Bring it on! Season one was amazing! Please do not leave us hanging and wanting more!
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Plssssss i loved it like Gotham season 2 plsssss
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All of us in my family whitish actually 3 families would love to see a 2nd Season of the
Penguin.!! Please make it happen . !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Season 2 is a must , Colin Farrell needs to get that Fighting Irish spirit back and climb on board , he was amazing as Oz
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Yes, on a Second season please. It was a great 1st season for me.
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A second season maybe a batgirl spin too. Who knows
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please make a season 2. It was as great show.
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Unlike the character from the comics, HBOs Penguin was presented as a real flesh and blood person.what a great performance. I would like to see a second season.
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Need second season.
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Absolutely a great series! We would love to see another or maybe several more seasons
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The Penguin is one of the best shows on HBO/MAX. Farrell replayed his character well. I couldn’t wait until the next episode came on. I hope they make a second season and more.🤞🏾🤞🏾❤️🥰
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The Penguin is one of the best shows yet. The actor that played Penguin was so great. He deserved his award. I couldn’t wait until the show came on. I hope it does have a second season.🤞🏾🤞🏾
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The hangman is a favorite, she got screwed so hard
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Yessssss Please!!
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penguin was by far the best show series since soprano's period! Magic!
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Well, the fact that the Emmy awards have not happened yet is a good first reason.....
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Absolutely!
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No, let it stand alone for the masterpiece it is.
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Mos definitely this show is A1. Please give us a part deuce!
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I'll agree.One of the best shows i've seen in the recent years.I would love a second season
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I love when the kid gets killed eventually for stealing from oz....but he just uses him for a while.
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For sure would Love a second season & a 3rd 4th 5th and so on!!! It’s insane!!!
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I 💜Clancy Brown💕🐉🐚🪄🦀⚔❤🔥⚜
Please, do me a favor, you Hollywood folks... it's about time for #TheGreatReboot
Restart the 🌞
Whoever reads this: I'm so glad that the world has you in it 💙🍀🌸💝💖💞
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Great series, but they can tie the loose ends in the batman movie. This would leave room for another type of mini series, something similar of how marvel has been doing it.
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Yes
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