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.
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 se…
S01E02
Séance
⭐ 7.3
May 18, 201456 min
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 …
S01E03
Resurrection
⭐ 6.8
May 25, 201448 min
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
S01E04
Demimonde
⭐ 6.5
Jun 1, 201460 min
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.
S01E05
Closer Than Sisters
⭐ 7.4
Jun 8, 201455 min
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
S01E06
What Death Can Join Together
⭐ 7.0
Jun 15, 201451 min
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.
S01E07
Possession
⭐ 7.6
Jun 22, 201460 min
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.
S01E08
Grand Guignol
⭐ 7.8
Jun 29, 201457 min
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.