Pennyworth: 9 Ups And 5 Downs From "Pilot"
6. A Strong Supporting Cast
In a show called Pennyworth and featuring Alfred Pennyworth, chances are that Alfred is going to be the focus of the show. But would Pennyworth rely too much on its central Alfie? For the pilot, at least, that is not the case.
It could be easy to lose track of the other characters involved in Pennyworth, but this first episode shows that the supporting players of Alfred’s story have the potential to be fantastic characters in their own right.
Alfred’s love interest Esme has proved herself to be a strong, sincere and determined character. The villainous Lord Harwood, Bet Sykes and The Raven Society have had an intriguing introduction. Alfred’s pals Dave Boy and Bazza are brimming with potential when it comes to exploring their past and its carry-over to their present. And then there’s Alfred’s parents and Thomas Wayne, who were dripped in enough in Pilot to have you wanting to see more of them.
So often, the sign of a great TV series is when a show can still do well when the spotlight is taken off its lead character – and the early days bode well for Pennyworth on that front.