Penny Dreadful: Season 1
Penny Dreadful is a television series that premiered in 2014. The show brings together some of literature's most terrifying characters in Victorian London. Vanessa Ives is a central figure, waging a personal battle against a malevolent force. Sir Malcolm Murray is also a key character, trying to save his daughter from a dire fate. Ethan Chandler becomes involved with a group of London vampire hunters and develops a r
Season overview
Penny Dreadful is a television series that premiered in 2014. The show brings together some of literature's most terrifying characters in Victorian London. Vanessa Ives is a central figure, waging a personal battle against a malevolent force. Sir Malcolm Murray is also a key character, trying to save his daughter from a dire fate. Ethan Chandler becomes involved with a group of London vampire hunters and develops a relationship with a local prostitute. Dr. Victor Frankenstein must confront the consequences of his experiments, while Dorian Gray falls for Vanessa Ives. Brona Croft is struggling with her impending death from consumption. The series combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, drama, mystery, and action, set in the atmospheric and foreboding world of Victorian London.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Night Work
May 11, 2014 · 54 min
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
Séance
May 18, 2014 · 56 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
Resurrection
May 25, 2014 · 48 min
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
Demimonde
Jun 1, 2014 · 60 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.
Closer Than Sisters
Jun 8, 2014 · 55 min
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
What Death Can Join Together
Jun 15, 2014 · 51 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.
Possession
Jun 22, 2014 · 60 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.
Grand Guignol
Jun 29, 2014 · 57 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.