Penelope is a 2024 coming-of-age television series from Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, and starring Megan Stott and Austin Abrams. It premiered on Netflix in the United States on September 24, 2024.
| Penelope | |
|---|---|
| Created by | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn |
| Showrunner | Mel Eslyn |
| Written by | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn |
| Directed by | Mel Eslyn |
| Starring | Megan Stott |
| Music by |
|
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
|
| Producer | Meghan Mowery |
| Cinematography | Nathan M. Miller |
| Editor | Celia Beasley |
| Running time | 20–28 minutes |
| Production company | Duplass Brothers Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | September 24, 2024 |
Plot
editA sixteen-year-old girl leaves her home for a wilderness area due to her love of nature and a disconnect with the modern world.[1]
Cast
editMain
edit- Megan Stott as Penelope
Recurring
edit- Cynthia Geary as Penelope's Mom
- Austin Abrams as Sam
- Krisha Fairchild as Helena
- Rhenzy Feliz as Peter
In addition, Barry O'Neil co-stars as Penelope's Dad.
Production
editThe series is co-created by Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn, who acts as showrunner. It is produced by Duplass Brothers Productions with Duplass and Shuli Harel as executive producers. The cast is led by Megan Stott, with Austin Abrams and Krisha Fairchild. Eslyn also directs.[2][3][4]
The rights to the eight-episode series in the United States were obtained by Netflix in May 2024.[5]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "One" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 2 | "Two" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 3 | "Three" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 4 | "Four" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 5 | "Five" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 6 | "Six" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 7 | "Seven" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
| 8 | "Eight" | Mel Eslyn | Mark Duplass & Mel Eslyn | September 24, 2024 |
Broadcast
editThe series was available to stream on Netflix in the United States from September 24, 2024.[6]
Reception
editOn the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 86% based on 14 critic reviews, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "A gorgeously shot wish-fulfillment fantasy for anyone who has ever wanted respite from modernity, Penelope is a distinctive and refreshing addition to the YA genre."[7] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 79 out of 100 based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[8]
References
edit- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 22, 2024). "Mark Duplass On Reasons For Long Hiatus From Features, Decision To Self-Finance New YA Series 'Penelope' – Sundance Studio". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Puchko, Kristy (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally". Mashable. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Hailu, Selome (August 13, 2024). "Mark Duplass-Created Coming-of-Age Series 'Penelope' Sets September Netflix Premiere". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samanatha (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' First Look: Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's TV Series Follows a Teen Runaway with Austin Abrams Co-Starring". Indie Wire. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ White, Abbey (May 5, 2024). "Netflix Acquires U.S. Rights to Mark Duplass and Mel Eslyn's Indie Series 'Penelope'". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ Druhan, Sarah (August 13, 2024). "This New Coming-of-Age Teen Series Just Got a Netflix Release Date". Collider. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
- ^ "Penelope: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- ^ "Penelope: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved September 25, 2024.
