Pennyworth

Pennyworth is a British-American television series created by Bruno Heller. Set in 1960s London, the show follows Alfred Pennyworth, a former British SAS soldier who establishes a security company and becomes entangled in political intrigue and organized crime in postwar Britain. As a prequel to the Batman mythos, the series explores the events that shape Alfred before he becomes Bruce Wayne's trusted adviser.

The series is produced by Warner Bros. Television and premiered on Epix in 2019. It presents an alternate, standalone take on the Batman universe, focusing on its own cast of characters and storylines while drawing on familiar elements from the wider franchise.

The principal cast is led by Jack Bannon as Alfred Pennyworth. Supporting players include Ben Aldridge as Thomas Wayne and Paloma Faith as Bet Sykes, among others who populate a stylized 1960s London. The show features shifting loyalties and conflicts among security specialists, government figures, and criminal factions.

Pennyworth received mixed to positive reviews for its production design, atmosphere, and performances, though some assessments noted uneven pacing. The series ran for three seasons, airing from 2019 to 2022, and stands as a standalone prequel within the Batman-related universe rather than a direct adaptation of a comic plot.