The Penguin proved that prestige, high-profile TV spinoffs weren’t just the stuff of Marvel and Star Wars. With The Batman Part II now dealing with its second year-long delay, it’s looking like TV spinoffs may be the best opportunity to catch up with this part of The Batman’s universe. The Penguin paved the way for more TV spinoffs of The Batman. HBO MaxDuring an appearance on Deadline’s Crew Call podcast, Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc hinted at the future of her corner of Gotham. Considering DC Studios already has a detective series on the books, it’s unlikely this one will come back from the dead.