Penny Dreadful (2014)

05/11/2014 (US) • 1h

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

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.

Top Billed Cast

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

27 Episodes

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

27 Episodes

Timothy Dalton

Sir Malcolm Murray

27 Episodes

Harry Treadaway

Dr. Victor Frankenstein

27 Episodes

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

27 Episodes

Rory Kinnear

John Clare / The Creature

27 Episodes

Billie Piper

Lily / Brona Croft

27 Episodes

Patti LuPone

Dr. Seward

27 Episodes

Wes Studi

Kaetenay

27 Episodes


Last Season

Season 3

2016 | 9 Episodes

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.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Scripted

Original Language

English

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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