Season 2 of shifts into a dark, alternate-history civil war, picking up one year after Alfred shot his own father to save the Queen. The Civil War & Alfred's Ambition
In Season 2, Alfred is no longer just a young SAS veteran looking for a paycheck. He is haunted. Bannon plays Alfred with a world-weary cynicism that feels shockingly similar to a younger Michael Caine’s Harry Palmer. He is ruthless (one episode sees him winning a knife fight by headbutting a man’s skull into a wall), but never cruel. His struggle is whether to abandon England to its fate or fight for a country that has betrayed him. Pennyworth - Season 2
Pennyworth - Season 2 is currently streaming on Epix, with new episodes released weekly. Fans can also purchase individual episodes or seasons on Amazon Prime Video, Google Play, or iTunes. Season 2 of shifts into a dark, alternate-history
As of 2025, is available to stream on Max (formerly HBO Max) in the United States. It is also available for purchase on Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, and Vudu. In the UK, it streams on Sky Max and NOW. Bannon plays Alfred with a world-weary cynicism that
While Alfred is the lead, Season 2 belongs to its antagonists.