5 Cristin Milioti shows and movies to watch if you liked her role in The Penguin

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Cristin Milioti, born in New Jersey, is an American actor best known for her role as the mother in How I Met Your Mother. Additionally, she has gained recognition for her performances in several other shows like The Penguin and Made for Love. Apart from shows, Milioti has been featured in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street, Palm Springs, and Breakable You.

Her most recent appearance was in The Penguin, a spin-off of The Batman (2022), which centers around the rise of Penguin in Gotham City's criminal world. Milioti plays Sofia Falcone, the daughter of Penguin's deceased crime boss, Carmine Falcone, and a psychopathic serial killer on the loose. Her performance has been widely appreciated.

Milioti has also acted in theater productions, including That Face and Once. For her performance in Once, she won a Grammy Award and was nominated for a Tony Award. Viewers who enjoyed Milioti’s role in The Penguin can check the list below for other shows and movies of hers.


Palm Springs, Breakable You, and other shows and movies featuring Cristin Milioti

1) How I Met Your Mother (Amazon Prime Video)

Still from How I Met Your Mother (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from How I Met Your Mother (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

How I Met Your Mother, starring Josh Radnor, Neil Patrick Harris, Cristin Milioti, Cobie Smulders, and others, is a sitcom created by Craig Thomas and Carter Bays. The show was immensely successful and centers on Ted Mosby (Radnor), who recounts to his children the story of how he met their mother.

Set in New York City, each episode follows Ted and his group of friends as they embark on humorous adventures. Milioti played the role of the mother and was appreciated for her brief but memorable stint on the show.


2) Made for Love (Amazon Prime Video)

Still from Made for Love (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from Made for Love (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

Made for Love, based on a novel by Alissa Nutting, is a science fiction comedy-drama starring Cristin Milioti, Billy Magnussen, Ray Romano, and others. The series follows Hazel (Milioti), who decides to end her suffocating marriage of ten years, only to find that her husband has implanted a tracking device inside her brain.

Vying for independence, Hazel comes across various obstacles while trying to get back control over being tracked and emotionally monitored. Cristin Milioti plays the role of Hazel in the series and portrays the sensitive topic compellingly.


3) The Resort (Amazon Prime Video)

Still from The Resort (Image via Amazon Prime Video)
Still from The Resort (Image via Amazon Prime Video)

The Resort, starring Cristin Millioti, Ben Sinclair, William Jackson Harper, and others, is a dark comedy and mystery series created by Andy Siara. The show revolves around a couple, Noah and Emma, who decide to celebrate their 10th anniversary in the Mayan Riviera.

Trouble arises when the two find themselves in the midst of an unsolved mystery about two missing people, which happened 15 years ago. Now, they must solve the case together while staying strong in their relationship. Cristin Milioti plays the role of Emma in the series.


4) Palm Springs (Netflix)

Still from Palm Springs (Image via Netflix)
Still from Palm Springs (Image via Netflix)

Palm Springs, starring Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, and others, is a science fiction romantic comedy directed by Max Barbakow. The movie follows Nyles and Sarah, who meet at a wedding and get hilariously stuck in a time loop.

Set in Palm Springs, the lighthearted movie was praised for its unique concept, winning a Critics’ Choice Award for Best Comedy. Milioti plays the role of Sarah in the movie and expertly displays her comedic timing.


5) Breakable You (Apple TV+)

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Still from Breakable You (Image via Apple TV+)

Breakable You, directed by Andrew Wagner, is a comedy-drama based on a novel by Brian Morton. The film stars Holly Hunter as Eleanor Weller, Tony Shalhoub as Adam Weller, Cristin Milioti as Maud, and others. It centers around a struggling and divorced playwright who wants to turn his life around by using his dead friend’s manuscript as his own.

As Eleanor and Tony deal with the struggles that come with divorce, their daughter, Maud, highlights the turmoil children of divorced parents go through. Milioti's performance seamlessly captures the emotional struggle faced by her character.


Fans of Cristin Milioti can explore her impressive acting prowess through the following list of her notable works.