Debuting in 2014, Penny Dreadful represented a different sort of show and was a dark contrast to how horror and period shows were done to that point. Gritty and full of references to the gothic horror that spawned it, Penny Dreadful re-imagined both the characters that were drawn from classic literature as well as the well-known folklore around such creatures. To say it was probably my favorite show of the last several decades would be an understatement. I've attempted to capture the elements of the characters in these write-ups and have a few more down the road.
Ethan Chandler (Played by Josh Harnett) - An American gunfighter hiding a deadly secret
Frankenstein's Monster (Played by Rory Kinnear) - the first creation of Dr. Frankenstein
Sir Malcolm Murray (Played by Timothy Dalton) - An famed explorer and man of means
Vanessa Ives (Played by Eva Green) - A family friend of Sir Malcolm's daughter, witch, and psychic.
Dr. Victor Frankenstein (Played by Harry Treadaway) - A physician and scientist obsessed with death.
Sembene (Played by Danny Sapani) - A mysterious figure and ally of the group tied to Sir Malcolm.
Dorian Gray (Played by Reeve Carney) - A youthful immortal who is ageless and sins without regret.
Lily Frankenstein (Played by Billie Piper) - The reanimated Brona Croft - powerful and dangerous
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