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Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful

20147.83 Seasons27 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Created by Sam Mendes
Produced by Morgan O'Sullivan
NetworksShowtime

Top Cast

Eva Green

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

Josh Hartnett

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

Timothy Dalton

Timothy Dalton

Sir Malcolm Murray

Harry Treadaway

Harry Treadaway

Dr. Victor Frankenstein

Reeve Carney

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

John Clare / The Creature

Billie Piper

Billie Piper

Lily / Brona Croft

Patti LuPone

Patti LuPone

Dr. Seward

Wes Studi

Wes Studi

Kaetenay

Themes & Keywords

london, englandwitchmonsterundergroundvampireblack magicsupernaturalvictorian englandpossessionwerewolfdevilgothic horrorgothicmental illnesspsychotherapysuccubusdark fantasy19th centurysupernatural power

About Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful is a sci-fi & fantasy, drama, mystery, action & adventure series that first aired in 2014 exploring themes of london, england, witch, monster, underground, vampire, black magic. Created by Sam Mendes, it stars Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton. Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

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