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Penny Dreadful: Season 1

8 episodes Premiered May 11, 2014 Updated Jul 25, 2026

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.

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Episodes

S1·E1

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

S1·E2

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

S1·E3

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.

S1·E4

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.

S1·E5

Closer Than Sisters

Jun 8, 2014 · 55 min

Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.

S1·E6

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.

S1·E7

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.

S1·E8

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.