Penny Dreadful

Name: Penny Dreadful
Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Released: 2014-05-11
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway, Reeve Carney

ENDED3 Seasons27 Episodes★ 7.8

Penny Dreadful is a sci-fi and fantasy series on Showtime that ran from 2014 to 2016, ending after 3 seasons and 27 episodes.

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NetworkShowtime

First AiredMay 11, 2014

Last AiredJun 19, 2016

GenreSci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure

Runtime60 min

Created ByJohn Logan

LanguageEnglish

CountryUnited States

ProductionNeal Street Productions, Desert Wolf Productions

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.

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Cast

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

Timothy Dalton

Malcolm Murray

Harry Treadaway

Victor Frankenstein

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

Rory Kinnear

John Clare / The Creature

Billie Piper

Lily / Brona Croft

Patti LuPone

Dr. Seward

Wes Studi

Kaetenay

Seasons & Episodes3 seasons · 27 episodes

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Confronting new horrors in dangerous new lands, Ethan Chandler, Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, Sir Malcolm, the Creature, and the ravishing but deadly Lily must each face -- and embrace -- their own most truly monstrous selves. But for Vanessa Ives, accepting her demons could exact a terrible cost and plunge the world into unending darkness.

E1The Day Tennyson Died

May 1, 201659m★ 7.7

Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.

E2Predators Far and Near

May 8, 201655m★ 7.5

Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.

E3Good and Evil Braided Be

May 15, 201653m★ 7.3

Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.

E4A Blade of Grass

May 22, 201657m★ 7.9

Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.

E5This World is Our Hell

May 29, 201654m★ 7.0

Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.

E6No Beast So Fierce

Jun 5, 201650m★ 7.1

Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to a new ally. Meanwhile, Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion; and Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.

E7Ebb Tide

Jun 12, 201658m★ 7.4

Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. Vanessa learns an awful truth.

E8Perpetual Night

Jun 19, 201644m★ 7.6

Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.

E9The Blessed Dark

Jun 19, 201656m★ 7.4

Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.

About Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, mystery, action & adventure series on Showtime. The show first aired on May 11, 2014 and currently has 3 seasons and 27 episodes. Penny Dreadful has ended. It has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 1,585 votes. The cast includes Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway, Reeve Carney. Created by John Logan.