Synopsis:
Weaving together classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama,
Penny Dreadful sees some of literature's most famously terrifying characters lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London, including Dr. Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel
Dracula.
Penny Dreadful was created by John Logan, who also serves as the series' executive producer along with Sam Mendes.
Cast includes Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Josh Hartnett, Rory Kinnear, Helen McCrory, Billie Piper, Reeve Carney, Harry Treadaway
Number of episodes: 8
Network: Showtime
Premiere date: May 11, 2014