Penny Dreadful(2014)
Synopsis
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.
Created by John Logan
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Season 1
8 episodes · 2014
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 · 2015
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 · 2016
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.
Penny Dreadful — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Penny Dreadful?+
Penny Dreadful is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Penny Dreadful come out?+
Penny Dreadful was first aired in 2014.
How many seasons of Penny Dreadful are there?+
Penny Dreadful has 3 seasons and 27 episodes in total.
Who created Penny Dreadful?+
Penny Dreadful was created by John Logan.
Who stars in Penny Dreadful?+
Penny Dreadful stars Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Harry Treadaway and Reeve Carney.
Is Penny Dreadful worth watching?+
Penny Dreadful holds a 7.8/10 rating from 1,579 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of sci-fi & fantasy, drama, mystery and action & adventure.
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