Penny Dreadful

TV SERIES 2014 3 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 2014, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.8 across its 3 seasons.

Storyline Highlights:
• Explores themes within Sci-Fi & Fantasy and Drama.
• Produced in United States of America, United Kingdom, Spain.
• Original Language: English.

Starring Cast

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

Timothy Dalton

Sir Malcolm Murray

Harry Treadaway

Dr. Victor Frankenstein

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

Rory Kinnear

John Clare / The Creature

Billie Piper

Lily / Brona Croft

Patti LuPone

Dr. Seward

Seasons

Season 1

8 Episodes • Aired 2014-05-11

Vanessa Ives wages a personal battle against an evil demon determined to possess her; Sir Malcolm Murray tries to save his daughter from a fate worse than death; Ethan Chandler becomes enmeshed with a group of London vampire hunters and falls for a doomed local prostitute, even as his own mysterious past threatens to catch up with him; Dr. Victor Frankenstein must face the consequences of his successful death-defying experiments; Dorian Gray falls for the unapproachable Vanessa Ives; Brona Croft confronts her imminent demise from consumption.

Season 2

10 Episodes • Aired 2015-05-03

Vanessa Ives and her allies find themselves locked in an epic battle against an unholy evil; Sir Malcolm falls under the spell of a bewitching temptress; Ethan's big secret becomes known as his past comes back to haunt him; Dr. Frankenstein's newest creation breaks hearts and then some; Dorian Gray falls for an unlikely woman.

Season 3

9 Episodes • Aired 2016-05-01

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.