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HBO’sThe Penguinstarted as a spin-off of the 2022 filmThe Batman, but the show soon cemented its status on the small screen. The Colin Farrell-starrer gained popularity due to its dark, gritty, and violent display of the notorious villains of Gotham.
An online debate stirred by some fans claiming the newAgatha All Alongwas just as good as the DC show, enraged fans. People were quick to come to the support of the miniseries, declaring the new Disney+ show couldn’t compare to the brilliant screenplay of its counterpart.
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The anticipated spin-off of Marvel’sWandaVision,Agatha All Alongpremiered on 24 July 2025. The show’s premise was set at the end of the events of its parent series, following Agatha Harkness’ escape.
TheKathryn Hahn-starrer gained mostly positive responses from the critics, who claimed the show was fun. Fans also commented that the mysterious and compelling narrative stood up to the glory of theElizabeth Olsenstarrer.
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However, a recent debate on X sparked fury amongst fans of another popular TV show. It all started when fans of the actress claimed that the recent Disney+ show was just as good as HBO’sThe Penguin.
Marvel and DC setting the standard for television lately 😮💨🔥#AgathaAllAlong#ThePenguinpic.twitter.com/iIELe5t684
Not one Marvel tv show comes close to the emotional beats and character centred story telling displayed in The Penguin
Agatha is definitely doing nothing
Setting the standards is a good joke
You’re not a serious person if you think Agatha is anywhere near the same level as the Penguin.
Stop it 🤣 The Penguin Clears bro
You are such a retarded human it’s actually hilarious. Agatha is straight up dog shit and the fact that you show it next to actual great television is crazy.
Just DC ATM lol
Dc takes the W by miles
This absurd claim amused fans of the latter show, who were quick to come to its defense. Most of the comments ridiculed Marvel’s previous projects that failed to gain the viewers’ appreciation.
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Some pointed out that theColin Farrell-starrer was in a league of its own, and none of Marvel’s TV shows could compete with it. The DC miniseries premiered with a lot of buzz and managed to establish itself as one of the most popular shows at present.
Why did DC win over Marvel on the small screen?
The Penguinis a spin-off series for the 2022Matt Reevesfilm,The Batman.Farrell portrayed the iconic Gotham villain in the movie alongsideRobert Pattinsonand reprised his role for the miniseries.
The introduction of theHow I Met Your MotherstarCristin Miliotias Sofia Falcone also garnered a positive response from fans. The series’ exploration of the psychology of popular DC antagonists also contributed to its popularity.
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Fans of the dark and melodramatic tone of the older Batman projects naturally gravitated towards the show. The stellar performance of the cast involved was a cherry on top, spearheading Lauren LeFranc’s creation’s monumental success.
All of this led to the series becoming a sort of beacon of light for fans who had been waiting for a good superhero TV show. Even itsRotten Tomatoesscore of 94% trumpedMarvel’s show score of 83%. This is why the unpopular opinion of the new Marvel show being at par withThe Penguinshocked and upset fans of the latter show.
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The Penguinis currently available to watch on Max.
Agatha All Alongis currently available to watch on Disney+.
Shruti Pathak
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An entertainment writer with a passion for storytelling that transcends genres, Shruti Pathak is currently pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in English. She is also a devoted poetry enthusiast, exploring the beauty of language and emotion through verse. Obsessed with the show Friends, a self-proclaimed swiftie, and inspired by classical literature these are just some characteristics that describe the novice writer. Newly joining FandomWire as an intern writer, she hopes to share her thoughts while sharpening her writing skills on various entertainment topics.
