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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful

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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of...

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  1. 9.1/10(3.4k votes)

    #1 - A Blade of Grass

    S3:E4

    Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.

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  2. 9.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #2 - The Nightcomers

    S2:E3

    Vanessa tells Ethan how she came to harness her abilities thanks to the help of an older witch... and the tragedy that followed.

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    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:John Logan
  3. 8.9/10(2.7k votes)

    #3 - And They Were Enemies

    S2:E10

    Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.

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    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:John Logan
  4. 8.7/10(3.4k votes)

    #4 - Possession

    S1:E7

    Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.

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    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:John Logan
  5. 8.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #5 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe

    S2:E9

    While Evelyn torments Malcolm, Victor summons Ethan and Vanessa back to London to rescue their friend. Meanwhile, Brona learns Dorian's secret, and Caliban is betrayed.

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    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:John Logan
  6. 8.6/10(3.7k votes)

    #6 - Closer Than Sisters

    S1:E5

    Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.

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    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:John Logan
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  8. 8.6/10(2.4k votes)

    #7 - The Day Tennyson Died

    S3:E1

    Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.

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  9. 8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #8 - Memento Mori

    S2:E8

    Malcolm fights off Evelyn's enchantment and goes to confront her. Meanwhile, Brona reveals her true colors to the Creature, and Angelique finds Dorian's portrait.

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    Director:Kari Skogland
    Writer:John Logan
  10. 8.5/10(1.9k votes)

    #9 - Perpetual Night

    S3:E8

    Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.

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  11. 8.4/10(2.9k votes)

    #10 - Grand Guignol

    S1:E8

    After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.

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    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:John Logan
  12. 8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #11 - Glorious Horrors

    S2:E6

    Malcolm learns of his wife's death but isn't as upset as Ethan and Vanessa believe he should be. Meanwhile, Ethan asks Sembene for a favor, and Dorian sends out invitations for Angelique's coming-out ball.

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    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:John Logan
  13. 8.3/10(2.0k votes)

    #12 - Predators Far and Near

    S3:E2

    Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.

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  14. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #13 - No Beast So Fierce

    S3:E6

    Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to a new ally. Meanwhile, Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion; and Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.

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  15. 8.3/10(1.9k votes)

    #14 - Ebb Tide

    S3:E7

    Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. Vanessa learns an awful truth.

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  16. 8.2/10(3.9k votes)

    #15 - Séance

    S1:E2

    Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a seance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.

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    Director:J.A. Bayona
    Writer:John Logan
  17. 8.2/10(2.7k votes)

    #16 - Fresh Hell

    S2:E1

    As Victor struggles to resurrect Brona, Ethan prepares to leave London and Malcolm discovers that Vanessa is plagued by new visions.

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    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:John Logan
  18. 8.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #17 - Little Scorpion

    S2:E7

    Ethan and Vanessa make their way to the Cut-Wife's cottage to get a weapon against the Nightcomers. Meanwhile, Brona goes out with Dorian.

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    Director:Brian Kirk
    Writer:John Logan
  19. 8.2/10(2.7k votes)

    #18 - The Blessed Dark

    S3:E9

    Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.

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  20. 8.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #19 - Verbis Diablo

    S2:E2

    Vanessa meets Caliban for the first time, while Victor begins to train the resurrected Brona in the rudiments of language. Meanwhile, the group turns to Ferdinand for help translating the Verbis Diablo.

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    Director:James Hawes
    Writer:John Logan
  21. 8.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #20 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

    S2:E4

    While Ferdinand helps Malcolm decipher Brother Gregory's writings, Vanessa helps Victor pick a dress for his cousin. Meanwhile, Dorian takes Angelique on a date, and Ethan rescues a young woman from a runaway horse.

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    Director:Damon Thomas
    Writer:John Logan
  22. 8.1/10(1.9k votes)

    #21 - Good and Evil Braided Be

    S3:E3

    Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.

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  23. 8.0/10(4.5k votes)

    #22 - Night Work

    S1:E1

    London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.

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    Director:J.A. Bayona
    Writer:John Logan
  24. 8.0/10(2.8k votes)

    #23 - What Death Can Join Together

    S1:E6

    Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.

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    Director:Coky Giedroyc
    Writer:John Logan
  25. 7.9/10(1.9k votes)

    #24 - This World is Our Hell

    S3:E5

    Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.

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  26. 7.8/10(3.3k votes)

    #25 - Resurrection

    S1:E3

    Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.

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    Writer:John Logan

Best Episodes Summary

"A Blade of Grass" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful". It scored 9.1/10 based on 3449 votes. Directed by Toa Fraser and written by Krysty Wilson-Cairns, Andrew Hinderaker, it aired on 5/22/2016. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Nightcomers".