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Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful
★ 7.8/10•2014•1h 0m•TV-MA•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Mystery
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 11, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - Night WorkE154m

Night Work

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.

May 11, 2014

Episode 2 - SéanceE256m

Séance

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.

May 18, 2014

Episode 3 - ResurrectionE348m

Resurrection

Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.

May 25, 2014

Episode 4 - DemimondeE460m

Demimonde

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.

Jun 1, 2014

Episode 5 - Closer Than SistersE555m

Closer Than Sisters

Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.

Jun 8, 2014

Episode 6 - What Death Can Join TogetherE651m

What Death Can Join Together

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.

Jun 15, 2014

Episode 7 - PossessionE760m

Possession

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.

Jun 22, 2014

Episode 8 - Grand GuignolE857m

Grand Guignol

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.

Jun 29, 2014

Actors

Eva Green

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Malcolm Murray

Harry Treadaway

Harry Treadaway

Victor Frankenstein

Reeve Carney

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

John Clare / The Creature

Billie Piper

Billie Piper

Lily / Brona Croft

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Dr. Seward

Wes Studi

Wes Studi

Kaetenay

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