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The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 2

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Every episode of Penny Dreadful Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful Season 2!

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. 9.0/10(3.6k votes)

    #1 - The Nightcomers

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    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
  2. 8.9/10(2.6k votes)

    #2 - And They Were Enemies

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    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
  3. 8.7/10(2.3k votes)

    #3 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe

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    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
  4. 8.5/10(2.3k votes)

    #4 - Memento Mori

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    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
  5. 8.3/10(2.2k votes)

    #5 - Glorious Horrors

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    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
  6. 8.2/10(2.7k votes)

    #6 - Fresh Hell

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    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
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  8. 8.2/10(2.2k votes)

    #7 - Little Scorpion

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    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
  9. 8.1/10(2.5k votes)

    #8 - Verbis Diablo

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    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
  10. 8.1/10(2.2k votes)

    #9 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

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    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
  11. 7.8/10(2.3k votes)

    #10 - Above the Vaulted Sky

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    S2:E5

    After sealing the townhouse against further intrusion, the group goes its separate ways for the moment. Rusk starts asking questions of Ethan, Brona and Victor draw closer, Vanessa teaches Caliban how to dance, and Evelyn launches her next steps in her campaign to seduce Malcolm.

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    Director:Damon Thomas
    Writer:John Logan

Season 2 Ratings Summary

"The Nightcomers" is the best rated episode of "Penny Dreadful" season 2. It scored 9/10 based on 3570 votes. Directed by Brian Kirk and written by John Logan, it aired on 5/17/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "And They Were Enemies".