Alfred Pennyworth’s origin story is coming to an end, as he won’t be returning to HBO Max’s Pennyworth for a new season. Continue reading to find out.
All the viewers who tuned in to watch the show are now wondering if this is the last time they will watch it or if HBO Max will renew it for additional seasons. It is essential to note that the show has piqued the interest of viewers who want to learn more about the character arcs offered to the audience in the last three seasons, where the plot was just starting to delve into Pennyworth being a part of the show as the origin of Batman’s Butler was being hinted at for the audience.
So, it is fair to ask about the show’s future plans since the third season concluded on November 24, 2022. If you were looking forward to knowing more about the next chapter of this drama television series, then you have reached the right place, as we have listed all the crucial and latest information below.
Here is everything we know about HBO Max’s Pennyworth status.
Pennyworth Season 4: Is it renewed or canceled?
Unfortunately, the opportunity to watch more seasons of, “Pennyworth,” was short-lived, as HBO Max has officially confirmed that the fourth season has been canceled!
The news of the series’ cancellation after three seasons is surprising, as the overall reception of the series has been favorable among fans and critics worldwide. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season has an approval rating of 73% based on 30 reviews, with an average rating of 7.30/10. The website’s critical consensus reads: “While intriguing characters and impressive set-pieces make for an engaging spy-thriller, Pennyworth doesn’t add much to the greater Batman mythos.”
The second season has an approval rating of 60% based on 5 reviews. Additionally, the last season had an approval rate of 89% from the audience. On Metacritic, the series has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100 based on reviews from nine critics, indicating “mixed or average reviews.” The drama series joins other DC shows Titans and Doom Patrol, which are both ending their fourth seasons on the streaming service.
Additionally, it has been reported that the cancellation comes after new DC bosses James Gunn and Peter Safran finally revealed their plan for the Warner Bros. Discovery comic book studio division, which was missing Pennyworth. “While HBO Max is not moving forward with another season of Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler, we are very thankful to creator Bruno Heller and executive producers Matthew Patnick, Danny Cannon, and John Stephens, along with Warner Bros. Television, for their brilliant, unique, gripping depiction of the origin of Alfred Pennyworth, one of the most iconic characters in the Batman world,” said an HBO Max spokesperson.
“An incredible blend of action, drama, and humor, for three seasons, Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler has taken fans on a mind-bending ride into Alfred’s eccentric world and the beginnings of cutting-edge superheroes and supervillains.”
Take a look at some of the fan’s reactions to the sudden cancellation of the show:
was curious after it got cancelled so I looked at the pennyworth series finale to see what was even going on in this show and yall aren't gonna believe this pic.twitter.com/Bu3SHyVell
— Neb | 🏳️🌈 (@NebsGoodTakes) February 3, 2023
#savegotham crying uncontrollably over the fact pennyworth got cancelled because it was the shred of hope i was holding onto that we’d get gotham continued pic.twitter.com/HwKrXM1CEE
— DS (@ghostlycrows) February 3, 2023
I can't believe they just cancelled the #Gotham prequel #Pennyworth . My day is ruined. First they do Gotham dirty, and then they do this? That was such a wild fucking cliffhanger we were left on too.
Fuck.#SavePennyworth pic.twitter.com/cz7Gs80tVQ
— 🌹 Gayme Dev 🌹 (@SquishiestRosie) February 2, 2023
Damn they cancelled Pennyworth too? Ain’t nobody safe. 👀 pic.twitter.com/PobfmQNI37
— Sports Bar Kingpin🍺 (@PrimeSBK) February 1, 2023
Pennyworth Season 3: What happened in the final season?
The third season begins after a five-year time jump: The civil war is over, and a cultural revolution has changed the world for better or worse – ushering in a new age of superheroes and supervillains. In the same manner, Pennyworth Season 3 also follows the psychological thriller that begins after a five-year time jump, where the civil war is over, and a cultural revolution has changed the world for better or worse,” ushering in a new age of superheroes and supervillains.”
Here is the official episode guide to help you understand the plot and finish watching the show one last time.
Episode 1: Well to Do: Pennyworth seeks help from Bet, who is busy chasing a connection that might lead her to John Salt; while Alfie and Daveboy make a startling discovery at the ashram, Thomas and Martha get a surprise visit from Patrick.
Episode 2: Many Clouds: After a bloodied Jessica arrives at his doorstep, Pennyworth is questioned by Aziz, and later, escalates his search for answers at the ashram with Daveboy.
Episode 3: Comply Or Die: Stricken with grief, Daveboy grapples with his conscience – in a very public way – at the Thistles’ funeral. Contending the secrets and lies between them, Thomas plans the next steps with Patrick.
Episode 4: Silver Birch: After Thomas is thrown behind bars, Patrick offers Alfie and a hesitant Daveboy a hefty sum to break his son out of jail.
Episode 5: Rhyme ‘n’ Reason: An unexpected visit from Patricia threatens to derail Martha and Thomas; Alfie is hired to keep an eye on Zahra Khin.
Episode 6: Hedgehunter: Following a tip that her father might be alive, Zahra sets out to find him with help from Alfie; Bet confronts the full extent of John Salt’s powers, Daveboy bungles an important conversation with Sandra, and Thomas finds himself back in Gotham.
Episode 7: Don’t Push it: Alfie and Daveboy search for a secret prison in the Hebrides which generates power by triggering traumatic memories.
Episode 8: Red Marauder: Alfie, Daveboy, and Martha attempt to restore public opinion of PWEs; Dr. Glubb tries to stop Foulke’s use of Lullaby.
Episode 9: Rag Trade: Sally involves Daveboy in the Foulkes’ dinner party; Lucius seeks to free the PWEs.
Episode 10: Highland Wedding: Alfie and Martha break into L7 to save Lucius and the rest of the world.
The cast for Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman’s Butler includes Jack Bannon, Ben Aldridge, Emma Paetz, Paloma Faith, Ryan Fletcher, Dorothy Atkinson, Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, and Simon Manyonda. Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, the ten-episode drama series from Warner Bros.
Based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger, the drama series from Warner Bros. Television is executive produced by Bruno Heller, Matthew Patnick, Danny Cannon, and John Stephens. The series is produced in the UK at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden.
All the seasons of, “Pennyworth,” are currently available to stream on HBO Max with various membership tiers based on a monthly and yearly basis. On the other hand, the prior two seasons are also available to stream on Epix. The viewers can also watch the show by renting or purchasing on Amazon Instant Video, iTunes, Google Play, and Vudu, Based on the viewer’s location and membership preference. Take a look at the official trailer of the last season to get an insight into the plot and character arcs for the season below:
Catch up with the previous seasons, and let us know in the comments how you feel about the cancelation of Pennyworth Season 4.