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Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful
The Nightcomers
S2 Ep3
8.2
17th May 2015
Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.
Possession
S1 Ep7
8.1
22nd Jun 2014
Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.
And They Were Enemies
S2 Ep10
8.1
5th Jul 2015
Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.
A Blade of Grass
S3 Ep4
8.1
22nd May 2016
Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.
Perpetual Night
S3 Ep8
8.1
19th Jun 2016
Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.
The Blessed Dark
S3 Ep9
8.1
19th Jun 2016
Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.
Grand Guignol
S1 Ep8
8.1
29th Jun 2014
After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
And Hell Itself My Only Foe
S2 Ep9
8.1
28th Jun 2015
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.
Worst Episodes of Penny Dreadful
Demimonde
S1 Ep4
7.6
1st Jun 2014
Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.
Above the Vaulted Sky
S2 Ep5
7.6
31st May 2015
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.
Resurrection
S1 Ep3
7.6
25th May 2014
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
Fresh Hell
S2 Ep1
7.8
3rd May 2015
As Victor struggles to resurrect Brona, Ethan prepares to leave London and Malcolm discovers that Vanessa is plagued by new visions.
Night Work
S1 Ep1
7.8
11th May 2014
London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.
Little Scorpion
S2 Ep7
7.8
14th Jun 2015
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.
Verbis Diablo
S2 Ep2
7.8
10th May 2015
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.
This World is Our Hell
S3 Ep5
7.8
29th May 2016
Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.
Penny Dreadful Episode Guide
Night Work
S1 Ep1
7.8
11th May 2014
London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.
Séance
S1 Ep2
7.8
18th May 2014
Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
Resurrection
S1 Ep3
7.6
25th May 2014
Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
Demimonde
S1 Ep4
7.6
1st Jun 2014
Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.
Closer Than Sisters
S1 Ep5
7.9
8th Jun 2014
Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
What Death Can Join Together
S1 Ep6
7.9
15th Jun 2014
Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.
Possession
S1 Ep7
8.1
22nd Jun 2014
Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.
Grand Guignol
S1 Ep8
8.1
29th Jun 2014
After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
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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The best rated episodes of Penny Dreadful are:
The Nightcomers S2E3 rated 8.2
Possession S1E7 rated 8.1
And They Were Enemies S2E10 rated 8.1
A Blade of Grass S3E4 rated 8.1
Perpetual Night S3E8 rated 8.1
The Blessed Dark S3E9 rated 8.1
Grand Guignol S1E8 rated 8.1
And Hell Itself My Only Foe S2E9 rated 8.1
The lowest rated episodes of Penny Dreadful are:
Demimonde S1E4 rated 7.6
Above the Vaulted Sky S2E5 rated 7.6
Resurrection S1E3 rated 7.6
Fresh Hell S2E1 rated 7.8
Night Work S1E1 rated 7.8
Little Scorpion S2E7 rated 7.8
Verbis Diablo S2E2 rated 7.8
This World is Our Hell S3E5 rated 7.8
The first episode of Penny Dreadful aired on May 11, 2014.
The last episode of Penny Dreadful aired on June 19, 2016.
