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Peace, love & mind control.
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
Alfred Pennyworth tries to profit off a war-torn London that threatens to be overrun by the fascist Raven Union.
Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, James Purefoy, Ross Armstrong, Beverly Chinnama, Louis Dempsey, Ben Fox, Greg Haiste, Hywel Morgan
Episode 2
Alfred's plans for his departure to America are put on hold when someone close to him is put in danger. Thomas enlists the help of an old foe, Aleister Crowley.
Directed by Danny CannonWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Mark Anthony Brighton, James Anthony-Rose, Luke Beattie, Su Douglas, Munro Graham, Dermot Crowley, Rosa Coduri-Fulford
Episode 3
While Crowley enacts his plan with unintended results, Alfred, Bazza and Daveboy set out to find out who had the nerve to steal from them.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Jimmy DowdallGuest stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, James Purefoy, Dermot Crowley, Marc Bannerman, Daniel Cerqueira, Rosa Coduri-Fulford, Lee McQueen, Peter Saracen
Episode 4
Still haunted by tragedy, Alfred agrees to join Gully's team on an upcoming job. Meanwhile, pressure begins to take its toll on Harwood and direct him toward Project Stormcloud.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Seth SinclairGuest stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, James Lance, Nathan Clough, Angus Imrie, Joseph Long, Fiz Marcus
Episode 5
While Alfred and Daveboy run one last job for Gully in order to buy tickets to America, tensions ratchet up at Raven Union HQ between Harwood and his lieutenants.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Hannah BoschiGuest stars Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, Ed Sayer, Andrew Fettes, Graham Lappin, Gisele Mayordo, James Puddephatt, Ayesha Raymond
Episode 6
While Alfred is enlisted to help extract Lucius Fox from Raven headquarters, Prime Minister Aziz sets in motion a plan that pits Aleister Crowley against John Ripper.
Directed by Jon EastWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, Danny Webb, Jonjo O'Neill, Ella Augustin, Delroy Brown, Angus Imrie, Celia Manuel
Episode 7
While Alfred prepares to depart England for good, Bet and Peggy Sykes set out to rescue their old friend Lord Harwood from imminent danger.
Directed by Catherine MorsheadWritten by Jimmy DowdallGuest stars Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, Christopher Brand, Salome R. Gunnarsdottir, Gretchen Egolf, Jessica De Gouw, Sarah Elizabeth Cotton, Simon Gregor
Episode 8
While Salt sits down with the League to discuss peace, Alfred confronts Gully to do the same. And Martha finally comes clean to Thomas about her dilemma.
Directed by Catherine MorsheadWritten by Seth SinclairGuest stars Hainsley Lloyd Bennett, Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, Saikat Ahamed, Noa Bodner, Rai Endah, Simon Day, Faisal Mohammed
Episode 9
With less than 48 hours, Alfred, Thomas & Martha concoct a plan to infiltrate Raven headquarters with Daveboy and Lucius to steal Project Stormcloud.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Hannah BoschiGuest stars Simon Manyonda, Simon Day, Johanna Allitt, Kingsley Amadi, Jessica Claire, Nathan Clough, Cai Dale, Jessica Ellerby
Episode 10
Salt is hell-bent on releasing Project Stormcloud upon London… unless Alfred and his mates can stop it.
Directed by Rob BaileyWritten by Bruno HellerGuest stars Simon Manyonda, James Purefoy, Anna Chancellor, Tom Ashley, Patrick Bailey, Sharon Cherry Ballard, Zahra Browne, Heather Cairns
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
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