Penny Dreadful Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Night WorkLondon 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 search of someone close to them who has been lost, they recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them on their journey.
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Episode 1 - Season 1, Episode 1: Night WorkLondon 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 search of someone close to them who has been lost, they recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them on their journey.
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Episode 2 - Season 1, Episode 2: SeanceIn 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. The party takes a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a séance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
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Episode 2 - SeanceIn 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. The party takes a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
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Episode 3 - Season 1, Episode 3: ResurrectionDr. 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 where they discover and capture Fenton – servant to a vampire master.
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Episode 3 - ResurrectionDr. 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 where they discover and capture Fenton - servant to a vampire master.
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Episode 4 - DemimondeVanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray continues to grow. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is hired by Sir Malcolm to work with Dr. Frankenstein to uncover a cure to the disease that might be affecting his daughter. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.
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Episode 4 - Season 1, Episode 4: DemimondeVanessa’s infatuation with Dorian Gray continues to grow. Professor Abraham Van Helsing is hired by Sir Malcolm to work with Dr. Frankenstein to uncover a cure to the disease that might be affecting his daughter. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm’s mansion.
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Episode 5 - Season 1, Episode 5: Closer than SistersVanessa recalls her past and the events which ultimately lead to Mina’s disappearance.
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Episode 5 - Closer Than SistersVanessa recalls her past and the events which ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
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Episode 6 - What Death Can Join TogetherVanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to explore a plague ship in search of Mina. Professor Abraham Van Helsing reveals to Dr. Frankenstein more details about the creature that has taken Mina. Vanessa's night with Dorian unlocks something dark within her.
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Episode 6 - Season 1, Episode 6: What Death Can Join TogetherVanessa’s latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene to explore a plague ship in search of Mina. Professor Abraham Van Helsing reveals to Dr. Frankenstein more details about the creature that has taken Mina. Vanessa’s night with Dorian unlocks something dark within her.
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Episode 7 - Season 1, Episode 7: PossessionOver 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.
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Episode 7 - PossessionOver 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.
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Episode 8 - Season 1, Episode 8: Grand GuignolAfter 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.
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Episode 8 - Grand GuignolAfter 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.
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Episode 9 - Season 2, Episode 1: Fresh HellSeason Two opens with Vanessa Ives barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by the mysterious Evelyn Poole. Because of the massacre he committed in the Mariner’s Inn, Ethan Chandler decides to leave London. Under pressure from The Creature, Dr. Frankenstein works to bring Brona back to life. After Mina’s funeral, Sir Malcolm returns to London to learn that a whole new evil is hunting Vanessa.
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Episode 10 - Season 2, Episode 2: Verbis DiabloHaunted by the witches, Vanessa seeks solace from Sir Malcolm. Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk seeks out the sole survivor of the Mariner’s Inn Massacre. Evelyn Poole enchants Sir Malcolm. Dr. Frankenstein gives the re-born Brona a new identity. The Creature gets a new job. Dorian Gray meets an intriguing woman with a secret. Ferdinand Lyle reveals the disturbing backstory of the Verbis Diablo. Evelyn’s daughter, Hecate, hunts down a prize for her mother.
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Episode 11 - Season 2, Episode 3: The NightcomersIn a flashback episode, Vanessa meets The Cut-Wife, who teaches her how to harness her powers. Isolated at her lonely cottage on the moors, the Cut-Wife quickly realizes the extent of Vanessa’s powers and warns her of the danger that lies ahead and the evil that pursues her.
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Episode 12 - Season 2, Episode 4: Evil Spirits in Heavenly PlacesLyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story – one that affects Vanessa. Meanwhile, Inspector Rusk interviews the survivor of the brutal attack at the Mariner's Inn. Hecate tries to get closer to Ethan. Angelique and Dorian’s romance grows. Back at Sir Malcolm’s mansion, Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle carry on their evening as something evil lurks within, ready to strike.
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Episode 13 - Season 2, Episode 5: Above the Vaulted SkyHecate returns to her mother with a gift, while Evelyn works on a new totem. Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle protect the mansion from another attack. The Creature grows more impatient with Frankenstein. Inspector Rusk interrogates Ethan about the Mariner’s Inn Massacre. Vanessa and The Creature’s friendship deepens. Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian. On a stormy night, passion grows amongst all our lovers.
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Episode 14 - Season 2, Episode 6: Glorious HorrorsVanessa and Ethan give Sir Malcolm tragic news. Lavinia Putney is disturbed by an encounter with The Creature. Roper hunts down Ethan and threatens the lives of those he loves. Dorian decides to host a lavish ball in Angelique’s honor. Tensions are high at the ball as Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Evelyn, Frankenstein, Lily, Dorian, Angelique, Lyle and Hecate all come together for the opulent event. What was supposed to be a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa, while Sembene finally learns Ethan’s secret.
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Episode 15 - Season 2, Episode 7: Little ScorpionNot feeling safe in London, Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife’s cottage on the lonely moors. While there, Vanessa and Ethan settle into a domestic life as they draw closer together until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile back in London, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover even more disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics. We soon discover that Lily isn’t what she appears to be.
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Episode 16 - Season 2, Episode 8: Memento MoriThe Creature unleashes his rage on Frankenstein over Lily. Inspector Rusk discovers Sir Malcolm’s connection to Ethan Chandler. Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn — but quickly finds himself assaulted by another one of her deadly enchantments.
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Episode 17 - Season 2, Episode 9: And Hell Itself My Only FoeBack in London, Vanessa and Ethan learn that Sir Malcolm is in danger. Desperate to save him, Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn. Ethan heads out to Evelyn’s mansion with Frankenstein, Sembene and Lyle. Lily reveals her true self to Dorian.
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Episode 18 - Season 2, Episode 10: And They Were EnemiesVanessa must rely on her profound strength to defeat the Demon in a titanic struggle. Meanwhile, Ethan leaves a tragic trail of blood in his wake. Sir Malcolm and Frankenstein must confront ghosts from their past while Lyle helps to rescue his friends. The Creature tries to escape the Putney’s. Vanessa faces an uncertain future.
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Episode 19 - Season 3, Episode 1: The Day Tennyson DiedFeeling abandoned and alienated by her faith, a shattered and despondent Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward, an American therapist who has an unconventional way of treatment. Meanwhile, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, Ethan Chandler is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Halfway around the world, in Zanzibar, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man named Kaetenay who shares a deep connection with Ethan. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll. With all of her friends scattered around the world facing their own demons, Vanessa is left alone to battle a new evil that has emerged from the shadows.
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Episode 20 - Season 3, Episode 2: Predators Far and NearLily and Dorian rescue a young woman. Sir Malcolm continues on his journey with the enigmatic Kaetenay. Meanwhile, Ethan gets some unexpected help from Hecate. Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll hatch a plan. Vanessa’s relationship with Dr. Sweet grows but, unbeknownst to her, evil forces are tracking her every move.
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Episode 21 - Season 3, Episode 3: Good and Evil Braided BeEthan reluctantly joins forces with Hecate as they race across the desert. Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay are hot on his trail. The Creature returns to London desperately trying to put the pieces of his former life back together. After Dr. Jekyll and Dr. Frankenstein’s plan fails, they come up with a new strategy. To their delight, Lily and Dorian’s young acolyte, Justine, demonstrate useful skills. Vanessa is confronted by a familiar, who reveals a clue to her past.
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Episode 22 - Season 3, Episode 4: A Blade of GrassAfter receiving a clue about a past experience, Vanessa convinces Dr. Seward to use a new form of therapy, hypnosis, to take her back in time.
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Episode 23 - Season 3, Episode 5: This World Is Our HellHecate and Ethan struggle to survive the harsh wasteland of the New Mexico desert. Kaetenay reveals to Sir Malcolm the truth behind his connection to Ethan. Back in London, Frankenstein’s addition to Jekyll’s formula is a success.
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Episode 24 - Season 3, Episode 6: No Beast So FierceVanessa turns to her old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help. Lyle introduces her to Catriona Hartdegen, a new ally. Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion. Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot’s ranch.
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Episode 25 - Season 3, Episode 7: Ebb TideKaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. With the help of Catriona, Vanessa learns an awful truth.
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Episode 26 - Season 3, Episode 8: Perpetual NightEthan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield’s secret. Ethan heads out in search of Dr. Frankenstein. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft’s past.
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Episode 27 - Season 3, Episode 9: The Blessed DarkEthan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. The Creature must make a moral decision that could affect his relationship. Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.
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