TV series

Penny Dreadful

Name: Penny Dreadful
Released: 2014
Cast: Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway, Reeve Carney

2014–2016· 3 seasons· 60 min episodesTV-MA★ 7.8Ended

On Showtime — From Neal Street Productions · Desert Wolf Productions

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Synopsis

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Themes

london, england witch monster underground vampire halloween incantation black magic supernatural victorian england possession wolfman werewolf devil

Episodes

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E1 Night WorkNext upMay 11, 2014 · 54 min · ★ 7.2
Synopsis
London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.
Guest stars: Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker), Simon Russell Beale (Ferdinand Lyle), Alex Price (Proteus), Mary Murray (Woman #1), Owen Roe (Colonel Brewster), Gus Barry (Young Victor), Olivia Fahy (Cowgirl), Aoife Quinn (Somnolent Woman)
E2 SéanceMay 18, 2014 · 56 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
Guest stars: Helen McCrory (Madame Kali), Simon Russell Beale (Ferdinand Lyle), Alex Price (Proteus), Alun Armstrong (Vincent Brand), Amy De Bhrún (Prostitute), Jade Yourell (Lady Roxbury), Michael O'Flaherty (Police Sergeant), Leticia Dolera (Lady at the Séance (uncredited))
E3 ResurrectionMay 25, 2014 · 48 min · ★ 6.9
Synopsis
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
Guest stars: Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker), Mary Stockley (Caroline), Hannah Tointon (Maud Gunneson), Nathan O'Toole (Ernest)
E4 DemimondeJun 1, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 6.6
Synopsis
Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.
Guest stars: Bobby Aherne (Theatre Heckler / Rat-baiting Referee), Hayley Canham (Girl Outside Church)
E5 Closer Than SistersJun 8, 2014 · 55 min · ★ 7.3
Synopsis
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
Guest stars: Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker), Anna Chancellor (Claire Ives)
E6 What Death Can Join TogetherJun 15, 2014 · 51 min · ★ 7.0
Synopsis
Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.
Guest stars: Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker)
E7 PossessionJun 22, 2014 · 60 min · ★ 7.7
Synopsis
Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.
Guest stars: Helen McCrory (Madame Kali), Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker)
E8 Grand GuignolJun 29, 2014 · 57 min · ★ 7.8
Synopsis
After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
Guest stars: Olivia Llewellyn (Mina Harker)