Penny Dreadful Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
2014 · Showtime · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-MA
Frequently Asked Questions About Penny Dreadful
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Penny Dreadful have?
Penny Dreadful has 3 seasons and 27 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on May 11, 2014 to June 19, 2016.
Is Penny Dreadful renewed, ended, or canceled?
Penny Dreadful has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Penny Dreadful?
It takes 26h 21m (1581 minutes) to watch the complete run of Penny Dreadful. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 14 days. Not realistic for a 48-hour weekend. At 26.4 total hours, watching at a healthy 2 hours per day will take approximately 14 days.
What is the highest-rated episode of Penny Dreadful?
The highest-rated episode is Season 1, Episode 8 ("Grand Guignol"), which holds an outstanding rating of 7.8/10 based on 25 audience ratings.
Where can you stream or watch Penny Dreadful?
Penny Dreadful is available for streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Spectrum On Demand. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Penny Dreadful?
Penny Dreadful has an official content rating of TV-MA. It is intended for mature adult audiences and may contain explicit language, intense violence, or sexual themes.
Who are the lead actors in Penny Dreadful?
The primary ensemble cast includes Eva Green as Vanessa Ives (age 46), Josh Hartnett as Ethan Chandler (age 48), Timothy Dalton as Sir Malcolm Murray (age 80), Harry Treadaway as Dr. Victor Frankenstein (age 42).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Eva Green | Vanessa Ives | 46 |
| Josh Hartnett | Ethan Chandler | 48 |
| Timothy Dalton | Sir Malcolm Murray | 80 |
| Harry Treadaway | Dr. Victor Frankenstein | 42 |
| Reeve Carney | Dorian Gray | 43 |
| Rory Kinnear | John Clare / The Creature | 48 |
| Billie Piper | Lily / Brona Croft | 44 |
| Danny Sapani | Sembene | 55 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Penny Dreadful are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.