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Penny Dreadful

Paramount+ with Showtime · English · 2014–2016

Seasons: 3
Episodes: 27
Follower: 1

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein and his monster, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. They are joined by a core of original characters in a complex, frightening new narrative. Penny Dreadful is a psychological thriller filled with dark mystery and suspense, where personal demons from the past can be stronger than vampires, evil spirits and immortal beasts.

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Season 39 episodes · 2016

Episode 1 · 2 May 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
The Day Tennyson Died
On Ferdinand's advice, Vanessa goes to see an alienist, Dr. Seward. Meanwhile, Ethan receives a reprieve from death while Malcolm receives a visitor. Elsewhere, Caliban begins his journey back to England while Victor seeks out an old friend for help dealing with Lily.
Episode 2 · 9 May 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
Predators Far and Near
Dorian and Lily recruit another to their cause. Meanwhile, Vanessa makes a confession to Seward and then invites a new friend to a show. Malcolm and Kaetenay travel to the States, where Ethan continues the journey to meet his father.
Episode 3 · 16 May 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
Good and Evil Braided Be
The Master's familiar approaches Vanessa and tells her that she has met the Master once before at the Banning Clinic. Meanwhile, Malcolm and Kaetenay arrive in the U.S. to hunt Ethan, who is traveling with Hecate. In London, Caliban finds the wife and child of his former life, while Lily and Dorian recruit their first soldier.
Episode 4 · 23 May 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
A Blade of Grass
Using hypnosis, Vanessa discovers what really happened to her during her time at the Banning Institute.
Episode 5 · 30 May 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
This World Is Our Hell
Hecate and Ethan travel across the desert, struggling to survive, while the marshals follow them and Malcolm and Kaetenay follow the marshals. In London, Victor and Henry continue their experiments to perfect Henry's serum.
Episode 6 · 6 Jun 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
No Beast So Fierce
Jared has dinner with Ethan, Hecate, Malcolm, Rusk, and Oslow, and invites his son Ethan to do his worse. Meanwhile, Vanessa takes Seward's advice and forms a closer bond with Sweet, while Victor pays Lily and Dorian a visit.
Episode 7 · 13 Jun 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
Ebb Tide
Kaetenay returns to London with Ethan and Malcolm to prevent the darkness that he has foreseen. Meanwhile, Vanessa realizes who Sweet really is, while Caliban is reunited with his family. Elsewhere, Dorian grows bored with Lily's revolution and makes his own plans.
Episode 8 · 20 Jun 2016 · 01:00 · 60 min
Perpetual Night
Malcolm, Ethan, and Kaetenay arrive in London and discover the city shrouded in a lethal fog. While they hunt for Vanessa and find several valuable allies, Victor considers what to do with Lily. Meanwhile, Justine makes her choice, and Sweet confronts Ethan.
Episode 9 · 20 Jun 2016 · 02:00 · 60 min
The Blessed Dark
To save the world from darkness, Malcolm and his allies must confront Dracula at the heart of his power... and make a terrible choice.