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.
Cast: Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton
8 episodes
1. Night WorkLondon 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.TV-MACC54minMay 11, 2014
2. SéanceVanessa 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.TV-MACC56minMay 18, 2014
3. ResurrectionDr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.TV-MACC48minMay 25, 2014
4. DemimondeVanessa'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.TV-MACC1 h 0 minJun 1, 2014
5. Closer Than SistersVanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.TV-MACC55minJun 8, 2014
6. What Death Can Join TogetherVanessa'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.TV-MACC51minJun 15, 2014
7. PossessionOver 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.TV-MACC1 h 0 minJun 22, 2014
8. Grand GuignolAfter 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.TV-MACC57minJun 29, 2014
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Penny Dreadful
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.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- John Logan
- Studio
- Neal Street Productions, Desert Wolf Productions
Maturity rating
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