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Season 3 – Penny Dreadful

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Many people are familiar with classic literary characters like Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray. "Penny Dreadful" brings those and other characters into a new light by exploring their origin stories in this psychological thriller that takes place in the dark corners of Victorian London. Sir Malcolm is an explorer who has lost his daughter to the city's creatures, and he will do whatever is needed to get her back and to right past wrongs. His accomplice, seductive clairvoyant Vanessa Ives, recruits charming American Ethan Chandler to help locate Sir Malcolm's daughter and slay some monsters. Oscar-winner Sam Mendes ("American Beauty") is one of the series' executive producers.
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Penny Dreadful — Season 3

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Critics Consensus

Penny Dreadful is back for a beautifully bloody third season of ever-expanding mysteries and Gothic horrors.

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Valerie Complex Black Girl Nerds Jun 27, 2018
Too many characters were brought in only to be wasted. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer Aug 14, 2017
The show's sheer density of characters isn't in service of anything except its own story. Instead, it updates and combines its characters as it sees fit. Go to Full Review Brian Lowry CNN.com May 5, 2016
A lush, florid atmosphere that feels fresh, provocative and organically adorned with enough sex and violence to fit right in on pay cable. Go to Full Review Peter Counter That Shelf Aug 13, 2024
Terrifying mad science, blood orgies and werewolf westerns have made Penny Dreadful‘s third season a delight to watch. Go to Full Review Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) Jul 11, 2018
Penny Dreadful ended when it should and we are glad it did so well. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Mark Dawidziak Cleveland Plain Dealer Feb 27, 2018
"Penny Dreadful" isn't just good. It's scary good, maintaining its place at the top of the horror heap. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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April H. @RT36818804 Mar 30, 2026 I am sad that this is the last season of the show. I wish there were more seasons of it but sometimes it's better not to keep dragging out a storyline. My favorite characters were Vanessa Ives & Frankenstein's monster, John Claire. “Penny Dreadful” is and always will be one of my favorite TV shows! See more Khaztiel Delbod D @khaztielddenver_ Feb 26, 2026 Eva Green se ha vuelto alguien a quien admiro me gusta la manera que tiene de desarrollar a sus personajes. See more Roveda A @KcdII May 11, 2025 I'm sad it got cancelled by the masonry media rulers, I think they didn't see fit to them a show about a character being so devoted to God as Vanessa was See more Chris A @chrisanthimou Aug 19, 2024 A great series that immerses the viewer and sensationally takes one back to Gothic times! Season 3 almost got derailed but then got back on track and wrapped up the show in an awesome way! See more Claudiu I @Clausion Aug 3, 2023 From the point of view of cinematography probably is the weakest season of all three. But plot is thickens and new characters spices the show. John Claire shows such a humane character that moved me. Werewolf and his apache father provides some twists. Dracula is the supreme villain and Vanessa accept her sacrifice. Very touching finale, not with the happy end, but with dramatism and a logic folding of events. See more Rogue 5 @RT17098361 Aug 2, 2023 Still a good season but weakest one out of the 3. See more Read all reviews
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Timothy Dalton

Sir Malcolm Murray

Eva Green

Vanessa Ives

Josh Hartnett

Ethan Chandler

Reeve Carney

Dorian Gray

Billie Piper

Brona Croft

Danny Sapani

Sembene

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 1, 2016 The Day Tennyson Died With Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Dr. Frankenstein now scattered around the world facing their own demons, a shattered and despondent Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil. Details Episode 2 Aired May 8, 2016 Predators Far and Near Sir Malcolm continues his journey; Ethan receives help from Hecate; Dr. Frankenstein and Dr. Jekyll hatch a plan; evil forces track Vanessa. Details Episode 3 Aired May 15, 2016 Good and Evil Braided Be A familiar confronts Vanessa, providing her with a clue to her past. Details Episode 4 Aired May 22, 2016 A Blade of Grass Vanessa convinces Dr. Seward to use hypnosis. Details Episode 5 Aired May 29, 2016 This World Is Our Hell While in the harsh desert wasteland, Hecate and Ethan struggle to survive. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 5, 2016 No Beast So Fierce When Vanessa turns to an old friend for help, she is introduced to a new ally; Lily, Dorian and Justine activate their plan; Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at the ranch. Details Episode 7 Aired Jun 12, 2016 Ebb Tide Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom; Vanessa discovers an awful truth. Details Episode 8 Aired Jun 19, 2016 Perpetual Night Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London; Dr. Seward learns Renfield's secret; Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein; Lily shares a story from Brona Croft's past. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 19, 2016 The Blessed Dark Dr. Seward hypnotizes Renfield; the Creature must make a moral decision; Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona try to save Vanessa. Details

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Penny Dreadful — Season 3

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Season Info

Director
Damon Thomas, Paco Cabezas, Toa Fraser
Executive Producer
John Logan, Sam Mendes
Screenwriter
John Logan
Network
Paramount+ with Showtime
Rating
TV-MA (V|D|L|S)
Genre
Horror, Mystery & Thriller, Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 1, 2016
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