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Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

Peace, love & mind control.

TV-MA2019•54m•7.9/10
DramaCrime

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7.9/10(365)

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.

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Production

Warner Horizon Television, Primrose Hill Productions, Warner Bros. Television, DC Entertainment

Language

EN

Status

Canceled

First Aired

July 28, 2019

Last Aired

November 24, 2022

Networks

Epix, HBO Max

Created By

Bruno Heller

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Pilot
E1
Pilot
Air date: 2019-07-28
Recently discharged from the British Special Air Service (SAS), Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company.
The Landlord's Daughter
E2
The Landlord's Daughter
Air date: 2019-08-04
Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Bruce Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.
Martha Kane
E3
Martha Kane
Air date: 2019-08-11
Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous.
Lady Penelope
E4
Lady Penelope
Air date: 2019-08-11
Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.
Shirley Bassey
E5
Shirley Bassey
Air date: 2019-08-18
John Ripper presents Alfred with an offer. Lord Harwood's fate takes a curious turn.
Cilla Black
E6
Cilla Black
Air date: 2019-08-25
Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley.
Julie Christie
E7
Julie Christie
Air date: 2019-09-08
While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer.
Sandie Shaw
E8
Sandie Shaw
Air date: 2019-09-15
While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.
Alma Cogan
E9
Alma Cogan
Air date: 2019-09-22
Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood.
Marianne Faithfull
E10
Marianne Faithfull
Air date: 2019-09-29
After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle. Meanwhile, Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game.

Cast

Jack Bannon

Jack Bannon

Alfred Pennyworth

Ben Aldridge

Ben Aldridge

Thomas Wayne

Emma Paetz

Emma Paetz

Martha Kane

Ryan Fletcher

Ryan Fletcher

Wallace 'Dave Boy' MacDougal

Dorothy Atkinson

Dorothy Atkinson

Mary Pennyworth

Ramon Tikaram

Ramon Tikaram

Victor Aziz

Simon Manyonda

Simon Manyonda

Lucius Fox

Harriet Slater

Harriet Slater

Sandra Onslow

Paloma Faith

Paloma Faith

Bet Sykes

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