Penguin Town
Netflix | Release Date: June 16, 2021
CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
72
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 4 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
80
DeciderJoel KellerJun 16, 2021
Season 1 Review: With the requisite beautiful photography and a funny but warm narration from Oswalt, Penguin Town is definitely something you can either binge or dip in and out of, especially if you’ve bought into the penguins as something akin to sitcom characters. Read full review
80
Wall Street JournalDorothy RabinowitzJun 16, 2021
Season 1 Review: It’s hard not to look at this army of exquisite creatures striding smartly around—looking all the more impressive against the stunning beach background—without suspecting they’re off to some black-tie celebration. They’re not, of course—the celebration is in the minds of viewers following this enchanting sight, this filmed gift in eight parts narrated by Patton Oswalt. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRichard RoeperJun 17, 2021
Season 1 Review: “Penguin Town” is a featherweight documentary about this amazing species, with Oswalt providing light and humorous narration, some penguin couples getting names, bouncy pop music and graphics straight out of a reality dating show. Read full review
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