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Title: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Feb 07, 2014 at 11:40 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/ArkEBqY.jpg)

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
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Feb 18, 2014 at 01:39 PM
trailer:
http://youtu.be/YFXHfEqMcis
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 22, 2014 at 11:36 PM
new trailer:
http://youtu.be/gbwGX3bzxsM
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Apr 29, 2014 at 09:51 AM
Wasn't impressed with the pilot with other series having the similar themes. Will wait for the coming episodes if this is worth viewing. Or maybe I'm just getting fed up with these "period" series.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: docelmo on May 14, 2014 at 05:41 PM
Episode 2 is out! ;D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on May 16, 2014 at 06:45 AM
That seance scene was superb! You gotta love Eva Green's large and piercing eyes.
Title: Penny Dreadful
Post by: jh@meeh on May 19, 2014 at 01:27 AM
Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, and others unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2628232/?ref_=nv_sr_1

(http://d1oi7t5trwfj5d.cloudfront.net/f8/47/91aa720a4d75bbdf4867cc479e0a/penny-dreadful-poster-2.jpg)

Panalo yung two episodes....
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: anya618 on May 19, 2014 at 11:14 AM
andito pala si Alexei Volkoff  >:D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: docelmo on May 19, 2014 at 11:34 AM
And there is also a James Bond connection in this series....Eva Green, Timothy Dalton and Sam Mendes!
 ;D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 28, 2014 at 10:41 AM
And there is also a James Bond connection in this series....Eva Green, Timothy Dalton and Sam Mendes!
 ;D

You can also add Rory Kinnear to that list, as he played Bill Tanner in the last two Bond movies.

This week's episode was excellent, as the series continues to build up the backstories of its supporting characters. Is Josh Hartnett a werewolf? And it looks like the show is setting up Dracula as its Big Bad.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dibidi on May 28, 2014 at 05:55 PM
looks interesting. i see Rose Tyler of Doctor Who is included in the cast.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: staind01 on May 29, 2014 at 08:38 PM
watching now, thanks!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: daigoro on Jun 02, 2014 at 01:20 AM
Explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, and others unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2628232/?ref_=nv_sr_1

(http://d1oi7t5trwfj5d.cloudfront.net/f8/47/91aa720a4d75bbdf4867cc479e0a/penny-dreadful-poster-2.jpg)

Panalo yung two episodes....

Obviously inspired by this.

(http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/League-of-Extraordinary-Gentlemen-350x307.jpg)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: the_w0rks on Jun 02, 2014 at 09:06 AM
Watched all 3 episodes yesterday. Ok naman so far. Gave me a "Supernatural" vibe.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: XanderCage on Jun 03, 2014 at 04:55 AM
after the last scene of ep4 it made me rethink of continuing to watch this series. lol
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 05, 2014 at 08:08 PM
after the last scene of ep4 it made me rethink of continuing to watch this series. lol

LOL bakit naman? Dorian Gray is a known hedonist and sybarite, so women--and men--are constantly attracted to him. I'm still not sure how he fits into our main characters' quest though.

I'm enjoying this series a lot; the writing, acting, and production values are superb; it's like a more menacing version of The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (comics version, not the movie version), but with the characters having their own sinister agendas.

And good news: Penny Dreadful has been renewed for a second season with two additional episodes (total of 10, unlike 8 for the 1st season)


Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: the_w0rks on Jun 05, 2014 at 08:50 PM
Yeah that ep4 ending scene was a bummer although I already had a feeling it was heading in that direction. Eva Green naman sana next episode.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: nbc on Jun 05, 2014 at 09:42 PM
If I'm not mistaken... Dorian Gray doesn't age... Looks-wise. He had this painting of himself which ages... While he retains his "good" looks.

I was shouting, "No, no, no!", during that last scene, though. Supremely disappointed in Cowboy.

nbc
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: XanderCage on Jun 05, 2014 at 10:29 PM
ok lang yung scene na yun wag lang nila gawin palagi. hehe. the dorian gray character did not surprise me since thats what he is. but josh hartnett did.

and yes im still waiting for the eva green scenes.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jun 10, 2014 at 09:59 AM
My religion teacher in high school looks like Eva Green. On the other hand, Vanessa is really slutty!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: pao625™ on Jun 10, 2014 at 12:56 PM
will watch this later.  8)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 10, 2014 at 05:34 PM
Just saw the episode--excellent writing and acting...Eva Green should really get an Emmy nomination for this. (https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/41.gif)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: the_w0rks on Jun 11, 2014 at 08:50 PM
So I got my wish - naked Eva Green...problem is that it was not the best way to watch her naked. Haha
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jun 13, 2014 at 07:03 AM
She was also nude in the short-lived Camelot series.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: the_w0rks on Jun 13, 2014 at 08:19 AM
She was also nude in the short-lived Camelot series.

Yeah. That's the better series to watch her nude. :D

Also, The Dreamers din na movie grabe si Eva Green dun
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: nbc on Jun 13, 2014 at 08:59 PM
I don't know... Her eyes (.) (.) scare me.

nbc
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dpogs on Jun 18, 2014 at 02:07 AM
will start watching this... mukhang mas maganda to kesa sa hannibal... :)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: XanderCage on Jun 19, 2014 at 03:37 AM
finally they dedicated an episode explaining eva's story at medyo na lost nako sa nangyayari. hehe.

Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: the_w0rks on Jun 24, 2014 at 06:34 PM
Galing ng acting ni Eva Green sa ep.7
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jun 24, 2014 at 07:13 PM
Pero saan napunta yung napakaraming gagamba?
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 24, 2014 at 07:53 PM
That was a powerful and unsettling episode...which I watched past midnight, dammit---had to sleep with the lights and TV on, heh (https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/42.gif)

Eva Green deserves an Emmy for this series, nothing less.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on Jun 24, 2014 at 08:10 PM
pero naasar ako kay ethan/josh hartnett ha? alam na pala kung anong gagawin, di pa niya ginawa nang maaga.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 25, 2014 at 12:01 AM
pero naasar ako kay ethan/josh hartnett ha? alam na pala kung anong gagawin, di pa niya ginawa nang maaga.

the theories about Ethan Chandler is that he was some kind of Army Chaplain who did his share of bad things to the Native Americans, who in turn cursed him with lycanthropy. Totoo kaya? We'll see in next week's season finale.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on Jun 30, 2014 at 07:36 PM
ayan na!
finale na yun? mas maiksi pa kesa sa game of thrones? oh well. enjoy naman.

pero buti sabik si caliban sa kahit anong female companion. akala ko kasi, pag nakita nya yung bangkay, sabihin nya, wala na bang ibang choices? gusto ko yung mukhang theater actress! :D

Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jul 01, 2014 at 09:14 AM
It was a good finale, with a rather abrupt ending, maybe because they've been given the go-signal for a second season.

One thing that bothered me was that Caliban lived inside the Grand Guignol for what seems to be months, and he didn't even notice that there were vampires inside?

Best line this episode, from Ethan: "Monkey? No. No monkey."  >:D


pero buti sabik si caliban sa kahit anong female companion. akala ko kasi, pag nakita nya yung bangkay, sabihin nya, wala na bang ibang choices? gusto ko yung mukhang theater actress! :D

LOL. If they follow the "Bride of Frankenstein" story, you'll know that the Bride will reject the Monster. And if Brona regains her memories, then this will create all sorts of problems for Victor and Ethan.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on Jul 01, 2014 at 01:50 PM
Yeah, naisip ko rin yun... dapat ang dami nang namatay sa theater, kahit na hindi si caliban.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 08, 2014 at 07:46 PM
maybe season 2 will be longer. kailan nga ba ang season 2?
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 06, 2015 at 09:17 AM
Season 2 starts May 3:

(http://i.imgur.com/vzywMX8.jpg)


Trailer:
https://youtu.be/3YdeSNcAWos
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Apr 09, 2015 at 04:17 PM
Next month na pala. Waiting mode.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: deweyfinn on Apr 11, 2015 at 11:02 AM
looks interesting. i see Rose Tyler of Doctor Who is included in the cast.

Di lang si Rose, pati si Rassilon!!!

Can't forget his ala-300 speech that closes "The End Of Time Pt. 1"

The whole premise reminds me of a "League of Extraordinary Gentlemen" done right
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: bunnygod on Apr 15, 2015 at 09:40 AM
just started watching this.. currently in episode 3.. looks promising!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 15, 2015 at 10:56 AM
Cast promo posters for Season 2:

(http://i.imgur.com/hV5XNvu.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/X6kl5Ei.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/lsNpXk7.jpg)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Apr 15, 2015 at 01:04 PM
^Nice poster.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: brainwashed on Apr 20, 2015 at 10:50 AM
season 2 episode 1 is out
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: hekelef on Apr 20, 2015 at 11:41 AM
its out? Leak ulet?
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: brainwashed on Apr 20, 2015 at 12:19 PM
its out? Leak ulet?

Early Sunday morning, the Penny Dreadful YouTube account posted the full first episode of Penny Dreadful Season 2, a few weeks ahead of its May 3rd premiere. (http://www.themarysue.com/penny-dreadful-season-two/)

I'm not sure if the available downloads have edits in them.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 14, 2015 at 10:18 PM
Watched the first two episodes--I'm pleased that this show is as sinister and bloody as ever...but all that demonic chanting can be rather disturbing, so I just mute it  >:D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on May 14, 2015 at 10:33 PM
Yes, nagstart na pala ang Season 2. Makapagdownload na nga.  ;D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 19, 2015 at 07:24 PM
3rd episode was really good, with a Vanessa Ives origin story of sorts, featuring the great Patti Lupone making a guest appearance. The flashback also provides a possible solution to Vanessa's current dilemma with the evil witches who are out to get her; can't wait to see how this is resolved.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jun 02, 2015 at 03:50 PM
Human pinata he he he!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 17, 2015 at 10:06 AM
Penny Dreadful has been renewed for a 3rd Season (https://s.yimg.com/lq/i/mesg/emoticons7/41.gif)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 29, 2015 at 08:12 PM
Chilling buildup to next week's season finale...looks like all our leads are doomed--or are they?

And crap, having just lost another good character on another Brit show (Strike Back), looks like they did the same thing here.  :'(
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 05, 2015 at 09:35 PM
Sobrang bilis. Parang GOT lang kasi 10 episodes per season. Waiting for season 2 finale.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jul 06, 2015 at 07:52 PM
Just watched the finale...while I was glad how they resolved some plot points, I wasn't happy with the way other characters' arcs ended, but then again this is a Victorian show after all, so I guess they're saving it for next season.

And this snippet from a post-finale interview with John Logan reveals what's in store for next season:

Quote
IGN: One more now. What about Dracula? Not that that's the name he'll be called on the show, but I really did like the explanation, from a few weeks back, about the Fallen Angel being severed in two. And so will we meet the Earthly Half?

Logan: Yes. The central idea of the show, as I mentioned, is the character of Vanessa Ives. And the cosmology around her, the world around her, expanded a lot this season. And that part about the fallen angel, or the fallen angel's brother, will definitely play a part next season.


So, looking forward to Dracula as the Big Bad for Season 3   >:D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Jul 08, 2015 at 04:11 PM
Another great season over. Good job! Waiting again for Season 3.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jul 09, 2015 at 09:36 AM
Eva Green is really sinfully delicious.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 11, 2016 at 10:04 AM
(http://i.imgur.com/HuTjouk.jpg)

Trailer:
https://youtu.be/gCFABhWtqVc
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 26, 2016 at 09:52 PM
premiere episode of Season 3 has been released online, a week in advance of the TV broadcast
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Apr 26, 2016 at 10:53 PM
Oh, my. Must watch this. :)
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Apr 28, 2016 at 09:11 AM
That was a good season premiere, with everyone now separated and scattered, while Vanessa is all alone in London as Dracula makes his presence felt.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Apr 29, 2016 at 11:51 AM
^agree. can't wait for the succeeding episodes. most likely season ender is when everyone will hook up again.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 10, 2016 at 08:56 AM
My hunch was right about the seemingly harmless Dr. Sweet, heh
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on May 11, 2016 at 06:46 AM
sabi ko na nga ba eh!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on May 17, 2016 at 06:39 PM
Bloody threesome
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 18, 2016 at 08:51 AM
Bloody threesome

That was disturbing, really.

Am wondering about this version of Dracula, who can walk during the day and has a reflection in mirrors.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on May 19, 2016 at 11:18 AM
Oo nga, so malamang,  no effect din ang bawang at crucifix.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on May 25, 2016 at 11:14 AM
That was an amazing episode that showcased the acting of Eva Green and Rory Kinnear
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on May 25, 2016 at 06:07 PM
That was an amazing episode that showcased the acting of Eva Green and Rory Kinnear

Agree! Grabe itong episode. Ang bigat.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 08, 2016 at 01:38 PM
Hulog na hulog si Vanessa kay Dracula!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 08, 2016 at 11:44 PM
Hulog na hulog si Vanessa kay Dracula!

LOL, hindi na nga nakaantay, sa sahig na lang.

Some plotlines in this episode seem like foreshadowing, like Ferdinand Lyle departing for Egypt to check out Imhotep's tomb ... will we get The Mummy in future episodes?

Also, new character Catriona Hartdegen shares the same surname as Alexander Hartdegen, the main character of H.G. Well's "The Time Machine" ... will our characters time travel in the next season?


Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on Jun 09, 2016 at 01:29 AM
Vanessa has got to have the worst luck in suitors. Pag ako yan, patuka na lang sa ahas!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 12, 2016 at 07:22 AM
2 episodes left na lang pala!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 12, 2016 at 08:41 AM
2 episodes left na lang pala!

3 episodes pa--this season has 9 episodes.
Sana Wolfman vs Dracula or Frankenstein's Monster vs Dracula in the finale.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 12, 2016 at 10:03 PM
oh 9 ba? thanks. ito ayoko sa mga magagandang series, ang tagal nanaman ng aantayin for the next season.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 14, 2016 at 01:39 AM
Vanessa gave in!!! dang! can't wait for the next episode
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: halvert on Jun 15, 2016 at 09:47 AM
Ang Dali mabola
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 18, 2016 at 11:43 AM
Season finale na pala tomorrow-- episodes 8 and 9 will be shown one after the other for a two-hour finale event.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 18, 2016 at 09:47 PM
this season went by so fast! tapos isang taon nanaman aantayin? hope the season ender is a good one.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 20, 2016 at 11:06 PM
Now that's how you do a finale -- victorious yet heartbreaking. And as it turns out, it was also the series finale as well (http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/penny-dreadful-ending-season-3-series-finale-creator-interview-john-logan-david-nevins-1201798946/). Man, I'm really gonna miss this show.  :'(
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 20, 2016 at 11:46 PM
Now that's how you do a finale -- victorious yet heartbreaking. And as it turns out, it was also the series finale as well (http://variety.com/2016/tv/news/penny-dreadful-ending-season-3-series-finale-creator-interview-john-logan-david-nevins-1201798946/). Man, I'm really gonna miss this show.  :'(

what?!?! man. i haven't watched it yet. sana ituloy pa din nila.  :( and dami pa pwede ituloy sa story niya eh

(what a costly mistake on my end to click that link. spoiled  :-X )
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 21, 2016 at 12:24 AM
I'm still in shock

(http://i.imgur.com/133SGq9.gif)


Natawa ako kay Victor Frankenstein--it's like, "Oh hi there, long time no see--come with us"  ;D
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: coastal on Jun 21, 2016 at 07:30 AM
WTF!!! 2 episode pala yung kahapon! Nubayan!
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 21, 2016 at 08:03 PM
Finally watched it. Di ko alam kung dahil na spoil lang ako pero parang ang dry ng ending.

Ethan easily sneaked out from drac to get to vanessa etc.

Ganda ng final fight scenes. Head shots galore

Will definitely miss this show
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: AshKetchum on Jun 22, 2016 at 01:29 AM
Ganda ng final fight scenes. Head shots galore

Yup, galing ng fight scenes, lalo na yung everyone vs. Dracula--each one was able to strike at him, but to no avail. Astig ni Dr. Seward, LOL ... but the best si Catriona, she's like the Buffy of the Victorian Age. Sayang talaga, they could've done at least 2 more seasons with this group without Vanessa Ives.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: oznola on Jun 22, 2016 at 03:26 AM
they could've done at least 2 more seasons with this group without Vanessa Ives.

yan agad pumasok sa isip ko during the scene na grouped together sila while fighting off the vamps.
Title: Re: Penny Dreadful
Post by: dm1179 on Jun 25, 2016 at 02:20 PM
I will miss this show. Hayzt.

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