Storyline

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.

First Aired

2014-05-11
Last Aired

2016-06-19
Creator

John Logan
Genre

Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Seasons

3
Episodes

27
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Showtime

Keywords:

witch monster underground vampire black magic supernatural victorian england possession werewolf devil gothic horror gothic mental illness psychotherapy succubus dark fantasy 19th century supernatural power

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1. Night Work

London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit Ame...More

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.Less

54mins 2014-05-11

2. Séance

Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a tur...More

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.Less

56mins 2014-05-18

3. Resurrection

Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange dis...More

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

48mins 2014-05-25

4. Demimonde

Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankens...More

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.Less

60mins 2014-06-01

5. Closer Than Sisters

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

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

55mins 2014-06-08

6. What Death Can Join Together

Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveal...More

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.Less

51mins 2014-06-15

7. Possession

Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everythin...More

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.Less

60mins 2014-06-22

8. Grand Guignol

After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore...More

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.Less