Many people are familiar with classic literary characters like Dr. Frankenstein and Dorian Gray. "Penny Dreadful" brings those and other characters into a new light by exploring their origin stories in this psychological thriller that takes place in the dark corners of Victorian London. Sir Malcolm is an explorer who has lost his daughter to the city's creatures, and he will do whatever is needed to get her back and to right past wrongs. His accomplice, seductive clairvoyant Vanessa Ives, recruits charming American Ethan Chandler to help locate Sir Malcolm's daughter and slay some monsters. Oscar-winner Sam Mendes ("American Beauty") is one of the series' executive producers.
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A summary in my own words.
Penny Dreadful is a gripping gothic thriller set in Victorian London. It includes famous literary characters such as Dorian Gray, Doctor Frankenstein and Dracula.
The main plot of the series is the group making connections, and trying to find and help Sir Malcolm Murray's daughter, Mina. Many relationships are formed and broken, and it's an all round emotional roller coaster, that you cannot tear yourself away from.
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Okay, so here's a list of characters, who would you like me to summarise first?
Sir Malcolm Murray
Vanessa Ives
Ethan Chandler
Victor Frankenstein
Lilly Frankenstein ((Brona Croft))
John Clare/The creature
Dorian Gray
