The DC origin story follows Bruce Wayne’s sometimes stoic, sometimes swarthy butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Jack Bannon), through his tough and gritty start. As a former British SAS soldier, Pennyworth forms a security company in 1960s London, where he eventually goes to work for young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Ben Aldridge). Before Gotham and the mayhem, madness, and, honestly, sometimes cheesy parade of comic book characters in the same-titled series (also by Bruno), Pennyworth is more grounded in realism. It tells the story of an honorable but scrappy young man making his way in a dangerous, dark, and often violent world. The series, created by Bruno Heller, originally aired on EPIX before making the move this season to Max. Read on to learn how to watch Pennyworth without cable.
Where to Watch Pennyworth
Pennyworth airs exclusively on HBO, and the easiest way to watch it is with Max. A subscription to Max costs $15.99 per month for their ad-free plan and $9.99 per month for their ad-supported service (meaning a few commercials with every episode). You can sign up here. Max is supported on Android, iOS, Apple TV, Chromecast, Playstation, Roku, Amazon Fire TV, and more. You can check out my review of Max for more details on this streaming service.
Max doesn’t only air HBO but content from WarnerMedia and other sources. Content on Max includes:
- A selection of acquired series and movies
- All of HBO
- An exclusive collection of new Max Originals
- Select favorites from the WarnerMedia brands Warner Bros., New Line Cinema, DC, CNN, the Turner library, Crunchyroll, Rooster Teeth, Looney Tunes, and more
- A selection of acquired series and movies (South Park being a notable example)
Where to Watch Seasons 1 and 2 of Pennyworth
Despite starting on EPIX, all of Pennyworth is now on Max so you can catch up on the first two seasons there.
