TV series
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 Jul 22, 2026
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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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Episode 1
As Victor struggles to resurrect Brona, Ethan prepares to leave London and Malcolm discovers that Vanessa is plagued by new visions.
Directed by James HawesWritten by John LoganGuest stars Tamsin Topolski, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, David Haig, Ruth Gemmell, Nicole O'Neill, Olivia Chenery
Episode 2
Vanessa meets Caliban for the first time, while Victor begins to train the resurrected Brona in the rudiments of language. Meanwhile, the group turns to Ferdinand for help translating the Verbis Diablo.
Directed by James HawesWritten by John LoganGuest stars Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, Frank Smith
Episode 3
Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by John LoganGuest stars Gail Fitzpatrick, Patti LuPone, Ronan Vibert
Episode 4
While Ferdinand helps Malcolm decipher Brother Gregory's writings, Vanessa helps Victor pick a dress for his cousin. Meanwhile, Dorian takes Angelique on a date, and Ethan rescues a young woman from a runaway horse.
Directed by Damon ThomasWritten by John LoganGuest stars Tamsin Topolski, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, Ruth Gemmell, Nicole O'Neill, Olivia Chenery, David Haig
Episode 5
After sealing the townhouse against further intrusion, the group goes its separate ways for the moment. Rusk starts asking questions of Ethan, Brona and Victor draw closer, Vanessa teaches Caliban how to dance, and Evelyn launches her next steps in her campaign to seduce Malcolm.
Directed by Damon ThomasWritten by John LoganGuest stars Olivia Llewellyn, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene
Episode 6
Malcolm learns of his wife's death but isn't as upset as Ethan and Vanessa believe he should be. Meanwhile, Ethan asks Sembene for a favor, and Dorian sends out invitations for Angelique's coming-out ball.
Directed by James HawesWritten by John LoganGuest stars Tamsin Topolski, Pagan McGrath, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, Ruth Gemmell, Nicole O'Neill, Olivia Chenery, Noni Stapleton
Episode 7
Ethan and Vanessa make their way to the Cut-Wife's cottage to get a weapon against the Nightcomers. Meanwhile, Brona goes out with Dorian.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by John LoganGuest stars Ronan Vibert
Episode 8
Malcolm fights off Evelyn's enchantment and goes to confront her. Meanwhile, Brona reveals her true colors to the Creature, and Angelique finds Dorian's portrait.
Directed by Kari SkoglandWritten by John LoganGuest stars Olivia Llewellyn, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene
Episode 9
While Evelyn torments Malcolm, Victor summons Ethan and Vanessa back to London to rescue their friend. Meanwhile, Brona learns Dorian's secret, and Caliban is betrayed.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by John LoganGuest stars Olivia Llewellyn, Alex Price, Tamsin Topolski, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, Ruth Gemmell, Nicole O'Neill
Episode 10
Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.
Directed by Brian KirkWritten by John LoganGuest stars Olivia Llewellyn, Alex Price, Tamsin Topolski, Noah Jupe, Jack Hickey, Douglas Hodge, Sarah Greene, Ruth Gemmell
Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026
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 SapaniSembene
ShowtimeUnited States
Neal Street ProductionsUnited Kingdom
