Penny Dreadful 2014
What is Penny Dreadful?
Penny Dreadful is a television series that takes place in Victorian London. The show brings together classic horror origin stories from literature, weaving them into a new adult drama.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2014
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 27
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 11, 2014
- Last aired
- Jun 19, 2016
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 27 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Penny Dreadful is a television series that takes place in Victorian London. The show brings together classic horror origin stories from literature, weaving them into a new adult drama. It features iconic figures from various horror stories, including Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray, set against the backdrop of the darkest corners of Victorian London. The series is a frightening psychological thriller that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, drama, mystery, and action.
Should you watch it?
“Iconic literary figures collide in the shadows of Victorian London in this psychological horror drama.”
- innovative literary crossovers
- intense character studies
- contains graphic horror elements
Watch it if you enjoy dark reimaginings of classic Victorian literature.
This series contains mature themes and frightening imagery suitable for an adult audience.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Night Work May 11, 2014
- E2 Séance May 18, 2014
- E3 Resurrection May 25, 2014
- E4 Demimonde Jun 1, 2014
- E5 Closer Than Sisters Jun 8, 2014
- E6 What Death Can Join Together Jun 15, 2014
- E7 Possession Jun 22, 2014
- E8 Grand Guignol Jun 29, 2014
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Fresh Hell May 3, 2015
- E2 Verbis Diablo May 10, 2015
- E3 The Nightcomers May 17, 2015
- E4 Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places May 24, 2015
- E5 Above the Vaulted Sky May 31, 2015
- E6 Glorious Horrors Jun 7, 2015
- E7 Little Scorpion Jun 14, 2015
- E8 Memento Mori Jun 21, 2015
- E9 And Hell Itself My Only Foe Jun 28, 2015
- E10 And They Were Enemies Jul 5, 2015
Season 3 · 9 episodes
- E1 The Day Tennyson Died May 1, 2016
- E2 Predators Far and Near May 8, 2016
- E3 Good and Evil Braided Be May 15, 2016
- E4 A Blade of Grass May 22, 2016
- E5 This World is Our Hell May 29, 2016
- E6 No Beast So Fierce Jun 5, 2016
- E7 Ebb Tide Jun 12, 2016
- E8 Perpetual Night Jun 19, 2016
- E9 The Blessed Dark Jun 19, 2016
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting?
The series takes place in Victorian London.
What genre is this?
It is a psychological thriller featuring horror elements.
Are there famous characters?
Yes, the show features figures such as Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray.
Is this based on a book?
The series weaves together origin stories from classic horror literature.
Who is the target audience?
The show is intended for an adult audience.