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3 seasons · 30 episodes · best: S1E10 "Marianne Faithfull" 8.6

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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.

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Directors: Rob Bailey, Danny Cannon, Jon East
Written by: Bruno Heller, Hannah Boschi, John Stephens
Produced by: Matthew Patnick, Annabelle K. Frost
Music by: David E. Russo, Lorne Balfe

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Facts

July 28, 2019 · November 24, 2022 · Ended

First aired: July 28, 2019
Last aired: November 24, 2022
Status: Ended
Length: 3 seasons · 30 episodes
Age rating: TV-MA
Content: Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Drama, Crime
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 62 countries
Keywords: based on comic

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Where can I stream Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?

HBO Max

In the United States, Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler streams on HBO Max. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 54 other countries.

Is Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler worth watching?

80

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Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 78%).

How long does it take to watch Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler?

27 h

About 27 hours: 30 episodes in 3 seasons of about 54 minutes each, aired from 2019 to 2022.