Pennyworth: The Origin of Batman's Butler

Season 1

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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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10 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotAlfred Pennyworth has returned from 10 years of military service, and wants to start a security service. Instead, he gets a girlfriend and is swept into a conspiracy of two secret factions of British society as well as a mysterious operative from the American CIA.
The Landlord's Daughter
E2
The Landlord's DaughterWhile Bet awaits execution, Alfred gets his first job offer from Thomas Wayne. He turns it down and later catches the eye of a local mobster, John Ripper. As Esme gives her first major stage performance, Alfred is late for it. But later, he has a proposal for her.
Martha Kane
E3
Martha KaneAlfred takes a job with an American photojournalist, Martha Kane. The job involves more than Martha is telling, and involves smuggling a man and his prototype computer out of England. Meanwhile, Bet moves in with her sister Peggy, and Bazza tries to play a quiet game of poker.
Lady Penelope
E4
Lady PenelopeAlfred and Martha Kane take a train ride into the countryside on an assignment, while tragedy strikes in London.
Shirley Bassey
E5
Shirley BasseyAlfred tries to come to grips with his grief for Esme's death. John Ripper lends a hand. Iin return, the criminal mastermind wants a favor from Alfred. The two secret societies fight in the streets, and behind the scenes the No-Name League tries to get a truce with the rivals.
Cilla Black
E6
Cilla BlackAlfred discovers who murdered Esme with the help of Ripper and then a witch. Undine and Gaunt declare a truce between their organizations, Harwood prepares to return to London with the help of Bet and Peggy, and Martha and Patricia attend a party.
Julie Christie
E7
Julie ChristiePatricia and Martha go to a party and Martha wakes up naked in a field. She makes her way home and seeks Thomas Wayne's help to free his sister from Crowley's clutches. Meanwhile, Alfred gets a lead on Esme's killer and pursues it along with Bet. Harwood pays Miss Gaunt a visit.
Sandie Shaw
E8
Sandie ShawAlfred and Bet finally get revenge for Esme's death with Inspector Aziz's help. Harwood appears in public for the first time since his Imprisonment and torture, and makes a rallying speech to those gathered to hear from him, even as the police attack the crowd.
Alma Cogan
E9
Alma CoganAfter killing Curzon, Alfred goes to Newgate Prison but soon leaves with Aziz's help. In return, Alfred has to do the inspector a favor but has second thoughts. He also gets some news about his father. Meanwhile, the No Name League and the Raven Society agree to share power after the coming elections.
Marianne Faithfull
E10
Marianne FaithfullAlfred prepares to leave the country, but changes his mind when he learns that the Queen has been abducted. He must rescue her to stop Lord Harwood's coup against the government. Meanwhile, Alford's father prepares to strike a final blow against the government.