TV series
Penny Dreadful
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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Checked Sep 1, 2026
Penny Dreadful is available to stream on DirecTV On Demand, Paramount+ (Via Amazon Prime), Paramount+ (Via Apple TV), Spectrum On Demand, YouTube TV, and Fubo in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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Synopsis
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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More about Penny Dreadful
Cast
Eva GreenVanessa Ives
Josh HartnettEthan Chandler
Timothy DaltonSir Malcolm Murray
Harry TreadawayDr. Victor Frankenstein
Reeve CarneyDorian Gray
Rory KinnearJohn Clare / The Creature
Billie PiperLily / Brona Croft
Danny SapaniSembeneCredits
- Created by
- John Logan
- Written by
- John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 27
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
ShowtimeUnited States
Neal Street ProductionsUnited Kingdom- Desert Wolf Productions
