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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn.
Vanessa desperately tries to save Sir Malcolm and goes alone to battle Evelyn.
Season 2 ends with Vanessa relying on her strength to defeat the demon.
Penny Dreadful: Season 2 Photos
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Genre:Horror
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Network:Showtime
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Premiere Date:May 3, 2015
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The Creature

Ethan Chandler

Sembene

Sir Malcolm Murray

Brona Croft

Vanessa Ives

Dorian Gray

Dr. Victor Frankenstein
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Episodes
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn.
Vanessa desperately tries to save Sir Malcolm and goes alone to battle Evelyn.
Season 2 ends with Vanessa relying on her strength to defeat the demon.
Critic Reviews for Penny Dreadful Season 2
All Critics (21) | Top Critics (9) | Fresh (21) | 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.
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.
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.
Penny Dreadful is back to the business of raising goosebumps. And business is good.
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.
Penny Dreadful's ambition doesn't come from its ingenuity, but from its attempts to ground the most ridiculous gothic stories with grounded emotional resonance.
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]
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.
"Fresh Hell" was a strong return to one of the most inventive and cleverly written shows on television or the internet.
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.
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.
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.
Audience Reviews for Penny Dreadful: Season 2
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Dec 28, 2020This is Penny Dreadful's best season especially episode 7, little scorpion.
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Jan 21, 2020All over the place. Like someone drunk put this together.
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Oct 15, 2019Complicated, intense and insanely scary. Incredibly good acting and a compelling story line. So glad I chose this for my Halloween watch this year!
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Apr 25, 2019Wow, this show deserves all the nominations it never got and then some. Eva Green is just exquisite.
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Oct 31, 2018Eva Green stands out is this seasons presentation, in a show that sets the standard for Gothic Horror powerful and compelling viewing.
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May 23, 2018First two episodes were meh, the third was just abhorent.
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Oct 07, 2017An improvement on the first season with great acting,superb visuals and scary vampires.
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Aug 01, 2017High water mark of the show...best big bad and only slightly disjointed
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May 08, 2017This 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!
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Jan 29, 2017Season 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.
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