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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.

Seasons

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

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.

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