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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 1

Genres:Sci-Fi & FantasyDramaMysteryAction & Adventure
Network:Showtime

Every episode of Penny Dreadful Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 1!

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. 8.7/10(3.4k votes)

    #1 - Possession

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    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
  2. 8.6/10(3.7k votes)

    #2 - Closer Than Sisters

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    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
  3. 8.4/10(2.9k votes)

    #3 - Grand Guignol

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    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
  4. 8.2/10(3.9k votes)

    #4 - Séance

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    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
  5. 8.0/10(4.5k votes)

    #5 - Night Work

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    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
  6. 8.0/10(2.8k votes)

    #6 - What Death Can Join Together

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    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
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  8. 7.8/10(3.3k votes)

    #7 - Resurrection

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    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
  9. 7.6/10(3.3k votes)

    #8 - Demimonde

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    S1:E4

    Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.

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    Writer:John Logan

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Possession" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful" season 1. It scored 8.7/10 based on 3424 votes. Directed by James Hawes and written by John Logan, it aired on 6/22/2014. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Closer Than Sisters".