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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 1

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

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 3431 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".