It makes me kind of sad that there's no episode 9 of The Penguin, HBO's undeniable best new show, with episode 8 wrapping the first season – and which you can still catch on Max in the US and Sky/Now in the UK. The networks have had a great year – and the 2025 HBO showreel looks like a sizzler, too.
But I loved each and every one of The Penguin's 'limited series' run – and I'm certainly not the only one. Indeed, the show has achieved the rare accomplishment of every single episode scoring 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It's critically acclaimed right across the board.
