Season 3

Penny Dreadful
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Season 3
Episodes	9
Season Premiere	The Day Tennyson Died
Air Date	May 1, 2016
Season Finale	The Blessed Dark
Air Date	June 19, 2016

Season 3 of Showtime's horror drama series Penny Dreadful is nine-episodes long, set to premiere on May 1, 2016.

Synopsis Edit

Ethan Chandler, Victor Frankenstein, and the gang must each face – and embrace – their own most truly monstrous selves. But for the beautiful and tortured Vanessa Ives, accepting her demons could plunge the world into unending darkness.

Cast Edit

Main Cast Edit

Eva Green as Vanessa Ives (7/9 episodes)
Josh Hartnett as Ethan Chandler (8/9 episodes)
Timothy Dalton as Sir Malcolm Murray (8/9 episodes)
Harry Treadaway as Victor Frankenstein (8/9 episodes)
Reeve Carney as Dorian Gray (6/9 episodes)
Billie Piper as Lily (6/9 episodes)
Rory Kinnear as The Creature (7/9 episodes)
Patti LuPone as Dr. Seward (8/9 episodes)
Wes Studi as Kaetenay (8/9 episodes)

Supporting cast Edit

Shazad Latif as Dr. Henry Jekyll (8/9 episodes)
Christian Camargo as Dr. Sweet (8/9 episodes)
Jessica Barden as Justine (5/9 episodes)
Perdita Weeks as Catriona Hartdegen (4/9 episodes)
Sarah Greene as Hecate Poole (5/9 episodes)

Episode List Edit

Episode	Production	Original Airdate	Ratings
1. The Day Tennyson Died	Written by: John Logan Directed by: Damon Thomas	May 1, 2016	0.540
Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, halfway around the world in Zanzibar, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll. With all of her friends now scattered around the world facing their own demons, a shattered and despondent Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
2. Predators Far and Near	Written by: John Logan Directed by: Damon Thomas	May 8, 2016	0.554
Lily and Dorian rescue a young woman. Sir Malcolm continues on his journey with the enigmatic Kaetenay. Meanwhile, Ethan gets some unexpected help from Hecate, Drs. Frankenstein and Jekyll hatch a plan and unbeknownst to her, evil forces track Vanessa's every move.
3. Good and Evil Braided Be	Written by: John Logan Directed by: Damon Thomas	May 15, 2016	0.599
Ethan reluctantly joins forces with Hecate as they race across the desert, with Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay hot on his trail. The Creature returns to London desperately trying to put his former life back together. After Drs. Jekyll and Frankenstein's plan fails, they come up with a new strategy. Meanwhile, Lily and Dorian's young acolyte, Justine, demonstrates useful skills. And Vanessa is confronted by a familiar, who reveals a clue to her past.
4. A Blade of Grass	Written by: John Logan Directed by: Toa Fraser	May 22, 2016	0.482
After receiving a clue about a past experience, Vanessa convinces Dr. Seward to use a new form of therapy, hypnosis, to take her back in time.
5. This World Is Our Hell	Written by: Andrew Hindraker Directed by: Paco Cabezas	May 29, 2016	TBD
Hecate and Ethan struggle to survive the harsh wasteland of the New Mexico desert. Kaetenay reveals to Sir Malcolm the truth behind his connection to Ethan. Back in London, Frankenstein's addition to Jekyll's formula is a success.
6. No Beast So Fierce	Written by: TBA Directed by: TBA	June 5, 2016	TBD
Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to Catriona Hartdegen, a new ally. Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion. Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.
7. Ebb Tide	Written by: John Logan Directed by: Paco Cabezas	June 12, 2016	TBD
Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. And with the help of Catriona, Vanessa learns an awful truth.
8. Perpetual Night		June 19, 2016	TBD
Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Meanwhile, Ethan heads out in search of Dr. Frankenstein. And Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.
9. The Blessed Dark		June 19, 2016	TBD
Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.