TV series
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
2019–2022, English, on Epix & HBO Max. Created by Bruno Heller.
Peace, love & mind control.
The origin story of Bruce Wayne's legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who forms a security company in 1960s London and goes to work with young billionaire Thomas Wayne and his wife Martha, before they become Bruce Wayne’s parents.
- Seasons
- 3
- Episodes
- 30
- Episode length
- 54 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2022
Absolute Cinema
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7.9/10 from 400 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is streaming on JioHotstar in India.
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Latest episode
S3 E10: Highland Wedding
Aired 24 November 2022
Seasons 3
Cast & crew
- Bruno HellerCreator
- Jack BannonAlfred Pennyworth · 30 ep
- Ben AldridgeThomas Wayne · 30 ep
- Emma PaetzMartha Kane · 30 ep
- Ryan FletcherWallace 'Dave Boy' MacDougal · 30 ep
- Dorothy AtkinsonMary Pennyworth · 30 ep
- Paloma FaithBet Sykes · 30 ep
- Ramon TikaramVictor Aziz · 29 ep
- Harriet SlaterSandra Onslow · 26 ep
- Ian Puleston-DaviesArthur Pennyworth · 20 ep
- Polly WalkerPeggy Sykes · 20 ep
- Jason FlemyngLord James Harwood · 20 ep
- Simon ManyondaLucius Fox · 17 ep
Details
- First aired
- 28 July 2019
- Last aired
- 24 November 2022
- Network
- Epix, HBO Max
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is based on
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is based on Batman in film, a 1940 film series.
Film series · 1940
Batman in film
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Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler: quick answers
Is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 400 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler are there?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler has 3 seasons and 30 episodes, about 54 minutes each.
Is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler finished?
Yes. Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler was cancelled in 2022, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler on?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is streaming on JioHotstar in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?
If you liked Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler, try Gotham, The Purge, S.W.A.T. Exiles.
Who created Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler was created by Bruno Heller and stars Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Emma Paetz.
What is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler based on?
Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler is based on Batman in film, a 1940 film series.