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Penny Dreadful

2014 – 2016Show3 seasons27 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2Metacritic748.2Rotten Tomatoes91%90%

A deeply unsettling, tense drama series about history and the mind, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 27 episodes · best: S3E4 "A Blade of Grass" 9.1

Episodes

8.2
8.4
8.4

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Gothic Horror Anthology
  • Victorian London Atmosphere
  • Literary Adaptation Mashup
  • Psychological Drama
  • Dark & Melancholic Tone
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Theatrical Dialogue
  • Atmospheric Sound Design
  • Visually Rich Cinematography
  • Tragic Character Arcs

Cast

24 of 53 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Damon Thomas, James Hawes, Paco Cabezas
Written by
John Logan, Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker
Produced by
Morgan O'Sullivan, James Flynn, Sheila Hockin
Music by
Abel Korzeniowski

Everyone

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Facts

May 11, 2014 · June 19, 2016 · Ended

First aired
May 11, 2014
Last aired
June 19, 2016
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 27 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Mystery, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States, United Kingdom, Spain
Available in
64 countries

Tropes

Weirdness Censor, Everyone Went to School Together, Amnesiacs Are Innocent +9

  • Weirdness Censor
  • Everyone Went to School Together
  • Amnesiacs Are Innocent
  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Milking the Giant Cow
  • The Baroness
  • A Form You Are Comfortable With
  • Meaningful Echo
  • Possession Levitation
  • Damsel in Distress
  • Kukris are Kool
  • Does This Remind You of Anything?

12 of 363 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Penny Dreadful?"

Questions about Penny Dreadful

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Penny Dreadful?

fuboTVParamount+

In the United States, Penny Dreadful streams on fuboTV and Paramount+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 57 other countries.

Is Penny Dreadful worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 74).

How long does it take to watch Penny Dreadful?

27 h

About 27 hours: 27 episodes in 3 seasons of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2014 to 2016.

Will I feel good after watching Penny Dreadful?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Will Penny Dreadful scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).

What tropes does Penny Dreadful use?

Weirdness CensorEveryone Went to School TogetherAmnesiacs Are InnocentDeadpan SnarkerMilking the Giant CowThe BaronessA Form You Are Comfortable WithMeaningful EchoPossession LevitationDamsel in DistressKukris are KoolDoes This Remind You of Anything?and 351 more

TV Tropes lists 363 tropes for it, including Weirdness Censor, Everyone Went to School Together, and Amnesiacs Are Innocent.