Penny Dreadful (2014)

Watchseries; Well I'll try and not reveal much however Penny Dreadful is most certainly one of the best series on our screens at the moment. It is somewhat of a slow burner at times however it absolutely burns with a restrained ferocity very much like it's actors and characters. There's a palpable energy in every performance as there is a lot of meat to each character. Everyone is an anit-hero and personally I find all the performances very engaging. Timothy Dalton radiates a commanding and duplicitous presence that matches Eva Green's which is hard to do. Even more surprising is Josh Harnett and Harry Treadaway keeping toe to toe with them both also. Billy Piper's just warming up too. I'm a veteran Horror fan and rarely have I seen such quality in feature length movies. I just watched the last in the current series and it was emotional, the trick to the P Team is that the monsters are center stage and they are very human. Rory Kinnear induces both horror and extreme pathos that very much surprises. Logan has crafted something special, something very well thought out and acted and executed in every aspect with care. The script is the only one on screen at the moment that reminds me of The Game of Thrones in the fact that every line of dialogue is loaded with meaning, coupled with the Victorian setting means that everyone is hiding something and every word is crafted. Very unusual and highly recommended, nothing is as it seems in Penny Dreadful and the characters are all the more relatable for their failings and apparent monstrousity.

Well I'll try and not reveal much however Penny Dreadful is most certainly one of the best series on our screens at the moment. It is somewhat of a slow burner at times however it absolutely burns with a restrained ferocity very much like it's actors and characters. There's a palpable energy in every performance as there is a lot of meat to each character. Everyone is an anit-hero and personally I find all the performances very engaging. Timothy Dalton radiates a commanding and duplicitous presence that matches Eva Green's which is hard to do. Even more surprising is Josh Harnett and Harry Treadaway keeping toe to toe with them both also. Billy Piper's just warming up too. I'm a veteran Horror fan and rarely have I seen such quality in feature length movies. I just watched the last in the current series and it was emotional, the trick to the P Team is that the monsters are center stage and they are very human. Rory Kinnear induces both horror and extreme pathos that very much surprises. Logan has crafted something special, something very well thought out and acted and executed in every aspect with care. The script is the only one on screen at the moment that reminds me of The Game of Thrones in the fact that every line of dialogue is loaded with meaning, coupled with the Victorian setting means that everyone is hiding something and every word is crafted. Very unusual and highly recommended, nothing is as it seems in Penny Dreadful and the characters are all the more relatable for their failings and apparent monstrousity.

Penny Dreadful watchseries. As the creators' fascination with 19th century horror literature comes to life we are introduced with a result that is part gory part calculated constraint but a pure visual pleasure. The show takes you to a setting evoking a sense of alarm under all the intrigue.This feeling is heightened by the score which is both evocative and hauntingly beautiful.

Timothy Dalton plays Sir Malcom, an explorer, who needs to bring together this group of mysterious individuals each seemingly having a secret of their own to locate his missing daughter.

Both Dalton and Josh Hartnett are reasonably good but it's Harry Treadaway and Eva Green who steal the show with their performances. Where Green can be both cold and beautiful Treadaway does an equally good job as a young Dr. Victor Frankenstein especially in the "plant the flag on truth" scene.

With the show currently in its initial stages much remains to be seen as to how it unfolds with so many characters (monsters??!!) to be introduced into a single plot. But as of now one thing is for sure that this show seems more about thrill and gore than horror. If that excites you then this show might be for you!

Where do I begin? This series is in a class by itself..Cinematography and music score from the opening credits to the episodes themselves is stunning and breathtaking to behold...Someone creating this has the heart of a poet and the eye of an artist..The dialogues are Intense, deep and soul stirring and the entire collection of actors here come across the screen as Absolutely giving their All to the performances...their heart and soul emote thru the scenes like no other production ive ever seen..its that intense...Some people have said its centered around eva green, and while Noone can do possession like eva, she is electrifying and terrifying to behold, id still say that ALL, each and every actor in this series has extraordinary screen presence and bring an incredible level of realism and feeling to their roles..This is gothic horror at its best...The dialogues between John clare and eva or dr frankenstein are heartwrenching and gut moving to hear...the beauty in the soul of "the monster", his aching lonlieness is palpable and makes you feel for him, despite the horrors he has committed. I am loving this series, as you can surely tell..its my 2nd time watching it,as i watched it 1st when it came out and now a few yrs later im even More impressed..The opening credits and score is so beautifully done, the timing of image to music and the choice of imagery, that i find myself Wanting to watch it and listen to it...Many other shows ,one skips thru the opening credits but Not this one!...This show is Art and poetry , beauty and horror told with great depth at levels that will move ur soul...Its a treat to the senses ...It is Gothic horror storytelling at its Very Finest!

Penny Dreadful is NOT a trashy Splatter, nor a b movie with some weird scenes without any meaning. I think a tv show as rich and complex as Penny Dreadful is not easy to advertise on a poster or a 10 second clip. This is a reunification of all Classic gothic/horror classics, as all these stories and characters (for example Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray, Characters from Dracula and much more) get intertwined in a new thrilling case. At it's center the mysterious Vanessa Ives, outstandingly played by Eva Green. The main question that is asked is: What is it that makes us human? It's so fascinating, so new - you don't have to know gothic literature, in fact this is an Amazing way to get to know all those iconic characters - I was fascinated when I found out that Frankenstein wasn't a monster, but a doctor who created a man, named Frankenstein's Monster. (Is he though?) Every story, every character, although not being the center of the story anymore is presented in a authentic way that is true to the classic Material. And the screenplay could be a classic or a poem itself, John Logan, the showrunner put all his literature knowledge and love for language into this piece and it shows and it is masterful. Penny Dreadful is thrilling, adventurous and gives you all those gothic vibes, and a entertaining story without even being interested in the language or the references. Nonetheless this tv show never loses its substance. It pays homage to all those classic characters without letting them appear boring, but it feels like John Logan is giving every character a new possibility to shine and be unterstood in their new storylines. Penny Dreadful is classic and visionary. Although some scenes are gruesome, it also has the most beautiful, philosophical, beautiful scenes in the world. It captures the melancholy and world-weariness of the romantic era and seems like a romantic classic itself. Please watch! (And don't be intimidated by the opening sequence!) have fun!

Penny Dreadful is one of the better Supernatural/Horror TV series I've ever seen. While I have to admit that I'm not the biggest supernatural fan this hooked me from the start and kept me coming back for more until the next thing I knew I binged the entire series! Eva Green & Josh Hartnett are the stars here as they lead a pretty stellar cast! I'm glad I finally gave it a chance as should you.

I had to add a review of this show after i saw the minority of reviews were so negative, i really can't believe that anyone would rate this series at 1/10 that is a disgrace in itself. the production values would rival most high budget movies and the acting is definitely 2 steps up from anything else horror orientated on TV( with the exception of billie piper who does an irish mish mash of accents while pulling the faces of a bulldog chewing a wasp)this however is a minor complaint, even josh hartnett pulls it out of the bag as far as the rest of the cast go. If you like your classic horror tales or goth horror then this is definitely worth checking out, i grew up watching the mummy,Dracula,the wolfman and frankenstein on late night TV and i have to say this series revisits those nights curled beneath the duvet with the class and atmosphere of the tales from which it draws it's inspiration. well worth a look guys, don't let the downers put you off!!