Home > Penny Dreadful > Season 2 « TV Series Page Penny Dreadful: Season 2 (2015) SEASON: Season 2 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Want to see Episode List Season 2 Penny Dreadful Critics Consensus Penny Dreadful's second season maintains the show's intense, bloody drama, utilizing a vast array of fascinating characters and locales to tell a unique story. 100% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 20 94% Audience Score User Ratings: 1114 More Info × Close Submit review Want to see Submit review Super Reviewer Super Reviewer Tap to review this movie Review this tv season Edit Review Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you get your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1 Fresh Hell Air date: May 3, 2015 Season 2 begins with Vanessa being barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by Evelyn Poole. Meanwhile, Ethan decides to leave London because of the massacre he committed; Dr. Frankenstein tries to bring Brona back to life; and Malcolm returns to London and learns that a new evil is haunting Vanessa. More 2 Verbis Diablo Air date: May 10, 2015 Vanessa is haunted by the witches and seeks solace with Sir Malcolm; Rusk tries to find the sole survivor of the Mariner's Inn massacre; Dr. Frankenstein gives the reborn Brona a new identity; Dorian meets an intriguing woman with a secret; the Creature gets a new job; Evelyn's daughter hunts down a prize for her mother. More 3 The Nightcomers Air date: May 17, 2015 In a flashback, Vanessa meets the Cut-Wife who teaches her how to harness her powers, and warns her of the danger that lies ahead and the evil that pursues her. More 4 Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places Air date: May 24, 2015 Lyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story that affects Vanessa; Rusk interviews the survivor of the 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. More 5 Above the Vaulted Sky Air date: May 31, 2015 Hecate returns to her mother with a gift; Evelyn works on a new totem; the mansion is attacked; the Creature grows impatient with Frankenstein; Rusk interrogates Ethan; Vanessa and the Creature's friendship deepens; Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian. More 6 Glorious Horrors Air date: Jun 7, 2015 Vanessa and Ethan give Sir Malcolm tragic news; Lavinia Putney is disturbed by an encounter with the Creature; Roper hunts down Ethan; Dorian hosts a lavish ball in Angelique's honor; a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa. More 7 Little Scorpion Air date: Jun 14, 2015 Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife's cottage on the lonely moors where they draw closer together, until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics; and its learned that Lily isn't what she appears to be. More 8 Memento Mori Air date: Jun 21, 2015 The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn. More 9 And Hell Itself My Only Foe Air date: Jun 28, 2015 Vanessa desperately tries to save Sir Malcolm and goes alone to battle Evelyn. More 10 And They Were Enemies Air date: Jul 5, 2015 Season 2 ends with Vanessa relying on her strength to defeat the demon. More Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Photos View All Photos (35) Tv Season Info Series 2 of Penny Dreadful finds Vanessa Ives locked in a battle against a fearsome devil intent on possessing her; Ethan becomes entwined in the affairs of a group of London vampire hunters and falls in love with a prostitute whose terrible fate may have already been sealed; Dr. Frankenstein is forced to confront the consequences of his grizzly deed; and Brona Croft confronts the reality of her horrifying predicament. Genre: Horror Network: Showtime Premiere Date: May 3, 2015 Creator: John Logan Exec. Producers: John Logan, Pippa Harris, Sam Mendes Cast Eva Green as Vanessa Ives Josh Hartnett as Ethan Chandler Timothy Dalton as Sir Malcolm Murray Billie Piper as Brona Croft Danny Sapani as Sembene Harry Treadaway as Victor Frankenstein Helen McCrory as Madame Kali Reeve Carney as Dorian Gray Rory Kinnear as The Creature Simon Russell Beale as Ferdinand Lyle Sarah Greene (II) as Hecate Douglas Hodge as Inspector Rusk Jonny Beauchamp as Angelique Tamsin Topolski Ronan Vibert David Haig Patti LuPone as The Cut-Wife Gail Fitzpatrick Jer O'Leary Ruth Gemmell Barbara Brennan Owen Roe Adam Goodwin Stephen Lord Helen Montague Derek Reid David Ryan Show More Cast News & Interviews for Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Halloween TV 2019: Scary Streaming and Television Series, Episodes, Specials, Movies, and Marathons Marvel’s Iron Fist Breaks Tomatometer Record with Biggest Sophomore Bump 50 Fresh Scary Movies and TV Shows to Watch on Netflix View All Penny Dreadful: Season 2 News Episodes 1 Fresh Hell Air date: May 3, 2015 Season 2 begins with Vanessa being barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by Evelyn Poole. Meanwhile, Ethan decides to leave London because of the massacre he committed; Dr. Frankenstein tries to bring Brona back to life; and Malcolm returns to London and learns that a new evil is haunting Vanessa. More 2 Verbis Diablo Air date: May 10, 2015 Vanessa is haunted by the witches and seeks solace with Sir Malcolm; Rusk tries to find the sole survivor of the Mariner's Inn massacre; Dr. Frankenstein gives the reborn Brona a new identity; Dorian meets an intriguing woman with a secret; the Creature gets a new job; Evelyn's daughter hunts down a prize for her mother. More 3 The Nightcomers Air date: May 17, 2015 In a flashback, Vanessa meets the Cut-Wife who teaches her how to harness her powers, and warns her of the danger that lies ahead and the evil that pursues her. More 4 Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places Air date: May 24, 2015 Lyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story that affects Vanessa; Rusk interviews the survivor of the 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. More 5 Above the Vaulted Sky Air date: May 31, 2015 Hecate returns to her mother with a gift; Evelyn works on a new totem; the mansion is attacked; the Creature grows impatient with Frankenstein; Rusk interrogates Ethan; Vanessa and the Creature's friendship deepens; Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian. More 6 Glorious Horrors Air date: Jun 7, 2015 Vanessa and Ethan give Sir Malcolm tragic news; Lavinia Putney is disturbed by an encounter with the Creature; Roper hunts down Ethan; Dorian hosts a lavish ball in Angelique's honor; a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa. More 7 Little Scorpion Air date: Jun 14, 2015 Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife's cottage on the lonely moors where they draw closer together, until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics; and its learned that Lily isn't what she appears to be. More 8 Memento Mori Air date: Jun 21, 2015 The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn. More 9 And Hell Itself My Only Foe Air date: Jun 28, 2015 Vanessa desperately tries to save Sir Malcolm and goes alone to battle Evelyn. More 10 And They Were Enemies Air date: Jul 5, 2015 Season 2 ends with Vanessa relying on her strength to defeat the demon. More Critic Reviews for Penny Dreadful Season 2 All Critics (20) | Top Critics (8) | Fresh (20) | Rotten (0) This dark, complex drama about good, evil and the supernatural in late 19th-century London won't easily welcome newcomers at this point, but it should nicely satisfy those who hopped onto the ride last year. May 4, 2015 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… David Hinckley New York Daily News Top Critic Poole is an intriguing evil, at the very least because she makes Logan's series into the rare female-led series not reliant on romance. May 1, 2015 | Rating: B | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic The second season's first two episodes have laid aside any doubt in my mind of a sophomore slump for this show. If anything, the return from hiatus has shifted "Penny Dreadful" into even higher gear. May 4, 2015 | Full Review… Sonia Saraiya Salon.com Top Critic Penny Dreadful is back to the business of raising goosebumps. And business is good. May 4, 2015 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Scott Von Doviak AV Club Top Critic It's a gorgeous backdrop that's often a little short on canvas for the story it means to tell. But on the strength of its cast, the beauty of its design, and the sheer joy it gets from its homages, it's the sort of dreadful that's mostly a delight. May 1, 2015 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Genevieve Valentine AV Club Top Critic It preys on your mind, giving you much to think about as it twists and turns its way down dark Victorian paths. It captures your heart. And, yes, it occasionally turns your stomach. May 1, 2015 | Full Review… Mark Dawidziak Cleveland Plain Dealer Maintains the momentum of season one and nicely sets the stage for a host of new baddies. May 1, 2015 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review… Chris Bumbray JoBlo's Movie Emporium With a newly coronated arch-villain and compelling storylines for all the major characters, Penny Dreadful's second season promises to be just as viciously, vividly entertaining as its first. May 1, 2015 | Rating: 9/10 | Full Review… Isaac Feldberg We Got This Covered When connected with it, the viewer finds a divertimento that catches and in which it is very complicated to get bored. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 15, 2018 | Full Review… Natalia Marcos El Pais (Spain) These witches were definitely scarier than other versions we've seen lately. I'm not a fan of witches in general, but I think Penny Dreadful's take is really going to work for me. May 4, 2015 | Rating: 4.3/5 | Full Review… Henry A. Otero TV Fanatic "Fresh Hell" was a strong return to one of the most inventive and cleverly written shows on television or the internet. May 4, 2015 | Full Review… Paul Gilbert The Young Folks Such is the allure of Penny Dreadful, taking these familiar characters from legend-and in my case, a misspent youth obsessed with vintage horror movies-and investing them with unnerving yet ennobling humanity and dramatically compelling desires. May 1, 2015 | Full Review… Matt Roush TV Insider View All Critic Reviews (20) Audience Reviews for Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Oct 15, 2019 Complicated, intense and insanely scary. Incredibly good acting and a compelling story line. So glad I chose this for my Halloween watch this year! Amber J Apr 25, 2019 Wow, this show deserves all the nominations it never got and then some. Eva Green is just exquisite. alex r Oct 31, 2018 Eva Green stands out is this seasons presentation, in a show that sets the standard for Gothic Horror powerful and compelling viewing. bill c May 23, 2018 First two episodes were meh, the third was just abhorent. Alice W Oct 07, 2017 An improvement on the first season with great acting,superb visuals and scary vampires. joseph h Aug 01, 2017 High water mark of the show...best big bad and only slightly disjointed Cort J May 08, 2017 This is the show American Horror Story was trying to be, but failed horribly. Top notch acting by ALL the actors, top notch writing, top notch direction, scenery and costumes; the only bad thing about this series is that it's over after season 3! J. Scott E Jan 29, 2017 Season 2 ep depicts a woman placing a "demonic" or "anticross" on her forehead, so far this is my only problem as it isn't a proper satanic cross as I feel it is meant to be. Jeremy L Jan 05, 2017 Thee second season of 'Penny Dreadful' feels more fulfilled purpose-wise and in execution. The story threads and more linear and clear, and this season's character arcs take the viewer to visit a wider variety of places and meet interesting new characters that leave a lasting impression. It's hard to fault the series for its flaws given how much it gets right and how deeply it makes us root for its characters/ Vasco M Nov 25, 2016 More of the same... the season was moderately enjoyable early on but by the end was getting pretty repetitive and predictable... which equals boring. First episode of season 3 was the end of the road for Penny Dreadful for me. It started off fresh but ended up a rotted corpse I just don't care about. David K See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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