Penny Dreadful

Some of literature’s most famously terrifying characters – including Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray and iconic figures from the novel Dracula – become embroiled in Victorian London.

London 1891. As the police investigate a series of gruesome murders, renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives know there’s something darker at play.

In pursuit of answers, Vanessa and Sir Malcolm attend a party at the home of Egyptologist Sir Ferdinand Lyle, where they encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray.

Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by the consequences of his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina which leads her, Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to the London Zoo.

Vanessa’s infatuation with Dorian Gray continues to grow. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is hired by Sir Malcolm to work with Dr. Frankenstein.

Vanessa recalls her past and the events which ultimately lead to Mina’s disappearance.

Vanessa’s latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to explore a plague ship in search of Mina.

Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from the demons within her.

After having a vision of the Grand Guignol theater, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein, and Sembene explore the empty theater and are confronted by their worst nightmares.