Penelope (TV series)

Penelope
Created byMark Duplass & Mel Eslyn
ShowrunnerMel Eslyn
Written byMark Duplass & Mel Eslyn
Directed byMel Eslyn
StarringMegan Stott
Music by
  • Danny Bensi
  • Saunder Jurriaans
  • Julia Piker
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
ProducerMeghan Mowery
CinematographyNathan M. Miller
EditorCelia Beasley
Running time20–28 minutes
Production companyDuplass Brothers Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)

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.

Plot

A sixteen-year-old girl leaves her home for a wilderness area for unknown reasons, perhaps due to her desire to escape studying for the SAT, perhaps due to her love of nature or a feeling of disconnection from the modern world.[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

In addition, Barry O'Neil co-stars as Penelope's Dad.

Production

The series was 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

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"One"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
2"Two"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
3"Three"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
4"Four"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
5"Five"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
6"Six"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
7"Seven"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)
8"Eight"Mel EslynMark Duplass & Mel EslynSeptember 24, 2024 (2024-09-24)

Broadcast

The series was available to stream on Netflix in the United States from September 24, 2024.[6]

Reception

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 87% of 15 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.4/10. The website's 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 the series a score of 79 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[8]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Puchko, Kristy (January 22, 2024). "'Penelope' review: Teen girl logs off to touch grass, literally". Mashable. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Hailu, Selome (August 13, 2024). "Mark Duplass-Created Coming-of-Age Series 'Penelope' Sets September Netflix Premiere". Variety. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ Druhan, Sarah (August 13, 2024). "This New Coming-of-Age Teen Series Just Got a Netflix Release Date". Collider. Retrieved August 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "Penelope". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved February 10, 2025. Edit this at Wikidata
  8. ^ "Penelope". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved February 10, 2025.