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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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Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler premiered July 28, 2019. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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Episode 1
Recently discharged from the British Special Air Service (SAS), Alfred Pennyworth finds himself at loose ends and endeavors to start a security company.
Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Emma Corrin, Richard Clothier, Ben Wiggins, Greg Haiste, Melissa Knatchbull, Salome R. Gunnarsdottir, Saikat Ahamed
Episode 2
Alfred turns down an offer from billionaire businessman Bruce Wayne and instead accepts an assignment that puts him in the crosshairs of one of the East End's most dastardly figures.
Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, Emma Corrin, Freddy Carter, Richard Clothier, Ben Wiggins, Danny Webb, Simon Day
Episode 3
Alfred accepts an assignment from photojournalist Martha Kane that turns increasingly dangerous.
Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, Emma Corrin, Richard Clothier, Ben Wiggins, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, Charlie Woodward
Episode 4
Alfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.
Directed by China Moo-YoungWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Emma Corrin, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, Charlie Woodward, Greg Haiste, Maggie Daniels, Paul Brennen
Episode 5
John Ripper presents Alfred with an offer. Lord Harwood's fate takes a curious turn.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, Richard Clothier, Sarah Alexander, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, A.k. Steppa, Maggie Daniels
Episode 6
Martha and Patricia Wayne attend a debauched party with famed magician Aleister Crowley.
Directed by Bill EaglesWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Harriet Slater, Freddy Carter, Richard Clothier, Ben Wiggins, Sarah Alexander, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, Charlie Woodward
Episode 7
While Martha and Thomas confront Crowley over his strange party and the return of Patricia, Alfred and the lads track down the identity of a wanted killer.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Seth SinclairGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Freddy Carter, Richard Clothier, Ben Wiggins, Sarah Alexander, Charlie Woodward, Peter Guinness, Victoria Willing
Episode 8
While Lord Harwood returns to take control of the Raven Society, Alfred, Dave Boy and Bazza form an unlikely alliance with the Sykes Sisters.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Danny CannonGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Richard Clothier, Sarah Alexander, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, Charlie Woodward, Greg Haiste, Rufus Wright
Episode 9
Alfred, Thomas and Martha become entangled in an assassination plot against Lord Harwood.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, Richard Clothier, Sarah Alexander, Jennie Goossens, Peter Guinness, Rufus Wright, Helena Blackman
Episode 10
After a member of the British royalty is abducted, Alfred must take a side in the struggle. Meanwhile, Lord Harwood uses those closest to Alfred to remove him from the game.
Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Ramon Tikaram, Harriet Slater, Richard Clothier, Sarah Alexander, Steve Edwin, Jennie Goossens, Peter Guinness, Rufus Wright
Episode information updated Sep 14, 2026
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