Penny Dreadful

2014 • Showtime

4.7

2.03K reviews

TV-MA

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Season 2 episodes (22)

1 Fresh Hell

5/3/15

Season Two opens with Vanessa Ives barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by the mysterious Evelyn Poole. Because of the massacre he committed in the Mariner's Inn, Ethan Chandler decides to leave London. Under pressure from The Creature, Dr. Frankenstein works to bring Brona back to life. After Mina's funeral, Sir Malcolm returns to London to learn that a whole new evil is hunting Vanessa.

2 Verbis Diablo

5/10/15

Haunted by the witches, Vanessa seeks solace from Sir Malcolm. Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk seeks out the sole survivor of the Mariner's Inn Massacre. Evelyn Poole enchants Sir Malcolm. Dr. Frankenstein gives the re-born Brona a new identity. The Creature gets a new job. Dorian Gray meets an intriguing woman with a secret. Ferdinand Lyle reveals the disturbing backstory of the Verbis Diablo. Evelyn's daughter, Hecate, hunts down a prize for her mother.

3 The Nightcomers

5/17/15

In a flashback episode, Vanessa meets The Cut-Wife, who teaches her how to harness her powers. Isolated at her lonely cottage on the moors, the Cut-Wife quickly realizes the extent of Vanessa's powers and warns her of the danger that lies ahead and the evil that pursues her.

4 Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

5/24/15

Lyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story - one that affects Vanessa. Meanwhile, Inspector Rusk interviews the survivor of the brutal attack at the Mariner's Inn. Hecate tries to get closer to Ethan. Angelique and Dorian's romance grows. Back at Sir Malcolm's mansion, Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle carry on their evening as something evil lurks within, ready to strike.

5 Above the Vaulted Sky

5/31/15

Hecate returns to her mother with a gift, while Evelyn works on a new totem. Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle protect the mansion from another attack. The Creature grows more impatient with Frankenstein. Inspector Rusk interrogates Ethan about the Mariner's Inn Massacre. Vanessa and The Creature's friendship deepens. Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian. On a stormy night, passion grows amongst all our lovers.

6 Glorious Horrors

6/7/15

Vanessa and Ethan give Sir Malcolm tragic news. Lavinia Putney is disturbed by an encounter with The Creature. Roper hunts down Ethan and threatens the lives of those he loves. Dorian decides to host a lavish ball in Angelique's honor. Tensions are high at the ball as Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Evelyn, Frankenstein, Lily, Dorian, Angelique, Lyle and Hecate all come together for the opulent event. What was supposed to be a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa, while Sembene finally learns Ethan's secret.

7 Little Scorpion

6/14/15

Not feeling safe in London, Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife's cottage on the lonely moors. While there, Vanessa and Ethan settle into a domestic life as they draw closer together until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile back in London, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover even more disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics. We soon discover that Lily isn't what she appears to be.

8 Memento Mori

6/21/15

The Creature unleashes his rage on Frankenstein over Lily. Inspector Rusk discovers Sir Malcolm's connection to Ethan Chandler. Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn but quickly finds himself assaulted by another one of her deadly enchantments.

9 And Hell Itself My Only Foe

6/28/15

Back in London, Vanessa and Ethan learn that Sir Malcolm is in danger. Desperate to save him, Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn. Ethan heads out to Evelyn's mansion with Frankenstein, Sembene and Lyle. Lily reveals her true self to Dorian.

10 And They Were Enemies

7/5/15

Vanessa must rely on her profound strength to defeat the Demon in a titanic struggle. Meanwhile, Ethan leaves a tragic trail of blood in his wake. Sir Malcolm and Frankenstein must confront ghosts from their past while Lyle helps to rescue his friends. The Creature tries to escape the Putney's. Vanessa faces an uncertain future.

211 About Penny Dreadful, Season 2

9/21/15

Penny Dreadful is back with a deeper, more haunting look at the demons within us all. Vanessa Ives and her allies find themselves locked in epic battle against an unholy evil that will arouse every forbidden instinct, unlock every secret and turn every sin of their past against them. Starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green.

212 Production blog: Wax Museum

9/21/15

Season-only

Rory Kinnear (The Creature) and members of the Penny Dreadful production discuss the new Waxworks set and discuss its' significance in Season 2.

213 Character Profile: Creature

9/21/15

Season-only

Rory Kinnear sheds light on the Creature's new job at Putney's Waxwork Museum and the love triangle with his resurrected bride.

214 Character Profile: Vanessa

9/28/15

Season-only

Eva Green opens up about Vanessa Ives' new terrifying threat in season two of Penny Dreadful.

215 Character Profile: Ethan

9/28/15

Season-only

Be afraid of the big bad wolf. Josh Hartnett tells us what we can expect from Ethan Chandler, including his deepening relationship with Vanessa.

216 Character Profile: Frankenstein

9/28/15

Season-only

Harry Treadaway divulges the complexities of bringing to life Victor Frankenstein's first female creation.

217 Character Profile: Sir Malcolm

10/5/15

Season-only

Timothy Dalton sheds light on how Sir Malcolm Murray is coping with the loss of his daughter Mina, as well as his emerging interest in an old friend.

218 Character Profile: Evelyn

10/5/15

Season-only

Helen McCrory, who plays Evelyn Poole reveals how she poses a major threat to Vanessa Ives and her family this season.

219 Character Profile: Sembene

10/5/15

Season-only

Hear from Danny Sapani about how Sembene, "the protector," opens up to Ethan this season.

220 Character Profile: Dorian

10/12/15

Season-only

Reeve Carney explains the emotional and potentially dangerous journey that awaits Dorian Gray in season 2.

221 Production blog: Blood Ball

10/12/15

Season-only

Director John Hawes and executive producer John Logan discuss explain the challenges they faced making the ceiling rain blood at Dorian's ball.

222 Production blog: Choreography

10/12/15

Season-only

Choreographer Tommy Tonge and executive producer John Logan discuss creating the dance choreography for Dorian's ball.

About this show

Full episodes of Penny Dreadful, Season 3 will be available for playback on October 3, 2016.

An erotically charged, profoundly unsettling new saga, PENNY DREADFUL completely reinvents literature’s most iconic and terrifying characters. Dorian Gray, Victor Frankenstein and timeless figures from Dracula join a core of original characters in a dark and brutal quest to save a soul – even as they grapple with their own monstrous temptations. Starring Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton and Eva Green.

Ratings and reviews

4.7

2.03K reviews

christian moore

July 16, 2015

This is everything the league of extraordinary gentleman should have been. Some of the focal characters change, but it's essentially the same with top notch actors an insanely Gothic script n set, and the time to fully develop these under appreciated characters. Also love that vampires have a link to Africa and the Egyptian book of the dead... which is a direct tie into Sir Malcolm. If you enjoy Gothic in any artform this is for you.

Daniel Sunderland (Dan)

February 28, 2017

I am generally a fan of macabre dramas, but this one fell short for a number of reasons. 1, While the characters are reasonably complex, they don't seem to have any real development from the beginning to the end of the series. 2, There's a lot in this show that seems to be added just for shock value, possibly to make up for the mediocre writing. 3, For being a show with a supposedly strong female protagonist, the story is distinctly anti-feminist. There's a difference between showing a woman facing the patriarchy of her time (which would be good) and a woman whose choices are dismissed by filmmaking choices, her agency minimized and overshadowed by the (poor) development of man characters. The latter is the overall pattern of the show and is incredibly disappointing given the show's potential.

16 people found this review helpful

Chase Cotton

January 7, 2016

Penny Dreadful is as gorgeous in its cinematography, as it is brutal in its originality of story telling. The characters portrayed are lively and abundant in personality. Each scene leaves one wanting more and questioning answers one thought one knew. Though this series is 'Chalk-full' of sex and nudity, i stand by my score of, "Must-See".

2 people found this review helpful

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