The Penguin is the highly anticipated 2022 spin-off of The Batman series. The series follows the rise of Oz Cobb (Colin Farrell), a minor figure in Gotham’s criminal underworld who will stop at nothing to take control of the city and get what’s his. It premieres this Thursday.
In addition to Farrell, “The Penguin” stars Cristin Milioti (plays Sofia Falcone), Rhenzy Feliz (plays Victor Aguilar), Michael Kelly (plays Johnny Viti), Shohreh Aghdashloo (plays Nadia Maroni), Deirdre O’Connell (plays Francis Cobb), Clancy Brown (plays Salvatore Maroni), James Madio (plays Milos Grapa), Scott Cohen (plays Luca Falcone), Michael Zegen (plays Alberto Falcone), Carmen Ejogo (plays Eve Karlo) and Theo Rossi (plays Dr. Julian Rush).
In terms of overall plot, the events of The Penguin take place one week after the explosive climax of Matt Reeves’ dark blockbuster. The HBO series will bridge the gap between Reeves’ first appearance and the planned sequel.
Keep scrolling for more details on streaming The Penguin and how using a VPN can help.
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Colin Farrell transformed into the role of Oz Cobb, also known as the Penguin, reinterpreting the legendary Batman villain.
Where and when you can see “The Penguin”
Viewers in the US can watch the first episode of The Penguin from Thursday, September 19, 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO and simulcast on Max. Each episode airs weekly on Sundays at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.
If you want to watch The Penguin, now is a good time to sign up for Max. Subscriptions cost $10 per month (with ads) or $17 per month (ad-free). Want to watch in 4K? The Ultimate package offers this feature and costs $21 per month. There’s also the Hulu, Disney Plus, and Max mega-pack. The ad-based package costs $17 per month, while the ad-free version costs $30 per month.
How to watch The Penguin with a VPN
Maybe you’re traveling abroad and want to stream The Penguin on Max while you’re away from home. Using a VPN lets you virtually change your location on your phone, tablet, or laptop to access the movie from anywhere in the world. There are other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.
A VPN is the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a good idea if you’re connected to a Wi-Fi network while traveling and want to add extra privacy to your devices and logins. With a reliable, high-quality VPN that has passed our tests and security standards, streaming TV can go a little smoother.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you use. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you can also opt for another provider from our top list like Surfshark or NordVPN.
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Follow the VPN provider’s installation instructions and select a country where your desired title is streamed on Max. Before opening the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN through the selected region. If you plan to stream Furiosa on more than one device, you may need to reconfigure each device to make sure you’re logged in. Go to Settings and check your network connections to make sure you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you can open the service to stream.
If you’re having issues streaming, first make sure your VPN is running on the encrypted IP address. Double check that you’ve followed the installation instructions correctly and selected the right geographic area for viewing. If you’re still having connection issues, you may need to restart your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device, and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services restrict VPN access.
