It takes a special kind of series that can tie together mythical creatures, literary figures, supernatural powers and religious overtones in a package that will entice and disturb but not completely turn off viewers by being completely over the top. One of the more pleasant surprises of the past couple of years in regards to television has been Penny Dreadful. Season two continues on with heaps of eeriness juxtaposed against sensuality. You’ll never feel at ease watching this show.

 

Season One leapt off the small screen with all of its crackling darkness, mystery and tension. The writing was note perfect, acting strong, costumes authentic looking and the set suitably gothic. It signaled the return of seemingly disappeared actors like Timothy Dalton and Josh Hartnett. You get a little bit about Frankenstein, vampires, werewolves, gunslingers, and a variety of other even odder characters.

 

Set in Victorian England, Penny Dreadful tells the tale of a group led by explorer Sir Malcolm Murray (played by Timothy Dalton) who band together out of circumstance and necessity to wage a battle against largely unseen supernatural evil forces. The ten episodes in this season see the band getting even tighter in order to be victorious against the evil that wants to end them all. Even those not involved in that fight, like Dorian Gray (played by Reeve Carney), the Creature (played by Rory Kinnear) and Brona (played by Billie Piper), all have their own battles to wage.

 

Special Features:

Video Production Blog

Reeve Carney Round Table

History of the Occult

Character Profile

Evelyn Poole’s Mansion

Interview/Behind the Scenes