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Penny Dreadful (2014)

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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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Cast & Crew

Director
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    Vanessa Ives Eva Green
  • Profile picture of Josh Hartnett
    Ethan Chandler Josh Hartnett
  • Profile picture of Timothy Dalton
    Sir Malcolm Murray Timothy Dalton
  • Profile picture of Harry Treadaway
    Dr. Victor Frankenstein Harry Treadaway
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    Dorian Gray Reeve Carney
  • Profile picture of Rory Kinnear
    John Clare / The Creature Rory Kinnear
  • Profile picture of Billie Piper
    Lily / Brona Croft Billie Piper
  • Profile picture of Patti LuPone
    Dr. Seward Patti LuPone

Videos

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Season 3

2016

9 episodes

Season 3 of Penny Dreadful premiered on May 1, 2016

Confronting new horrors in dangerous new lands, Ethan Chandler, Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, Sir Malcolm, the Creature, and the ravishing but deadly Lily must each face -- and embrace -- their own most truly monstrous selves. But for Vanessa Ives, accepting her demons could exact a terrible cost and plunge the world into unending darkness.

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