The BEST episodes of Penny Dreadful season 2

Every episode of Penny Dreadful season 2, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Penny Dreadful season 2!

Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together the monsters of classic stories. The explorer Sir Malcolm Murray, American gunslinger Ethan Chandler, Miss Vanessa Ives and others unite to combat supernatural threats in Victorian London. They encounter some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, the Wolfman and iconic figures from the novel Dracula.

Last Updated: 11/9/2024Network: Paramount+ with ShowtimeStatus: Ended
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And They Were Enemies
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8.15
2348 votes

#1 - And They Were Enemies

Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 7/5/2015

Vanessa has to use all of her strength to try and defeat the demon.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
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The Nightcomers
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8.13
2399 votes

#2 - The Nightcomers

Season 2 - Episode 3 - Aired 5/17/2015

In a flashback, Vanessa meets The Cut-Wife, who teaches her how to harness her powers. Isolated at her lonely cottage on the moors, The Cut-Wife quickly realizes the extent of Vanessa’s powers and warns her of the danger that lies ahead and the evil that pursues her.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
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And Hell Itself My Only Foe
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8.12
2230 votes

#3 - And Hell Itself My Only Foe

Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 6/28/2015

Back in London, Vanessa and Ethan learn that Sir Malcolm is in danger. Desperate to save him, Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn. Ethan heads out to Evelyn’s mansion with Frankenstein, Sembene and Lyle. Lily reveals her true self to Dorian.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
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Glorious Horrors
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7.94
2290 votes

#4 - Glorious Horrors

Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 6/7/2015

Vanessa and Ethan give Sir Malcolm tragic news; Lavinia Putney is disturbed by an encounter with the Creature; Roper hunts down Ethan; Dorian hosts a lavish ball in Angelique's honor; a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
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Memento Mori
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7.90
2308 votes

#5 - Memento Mori

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 6/21/2015

The Creature unleashes his rage on Frankenstein over Lily. Inspector Rusk discovers Sir Malcolm’s connection to Ethan Chandler. Malcolm goes to confront Evelyn but quickly finds himself assaulted by another one of her deadly enchantments.

Directors: Kari Skogland
Writer: John Logan
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Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
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7.83
2324 votes

#6 - Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 5/24/2015

Lyle reveals that the Verbis Diablo relics tell a very dark and disturbing story that affects Vanessa; Rusk interviews the survivor of the attack at the Mariner's Inn; Hecate tries to get closer to Ethan; Angelique and Dorian's romance grows. Back at Sir Malcolm's mansion, Vanessa, Ethan, Sir Malcolm, Sembene and Lyle carry on their evening as something evil lurks within, ready to strike.

Directors: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan
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Fresh Hell
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7.83
2615 votes

#7 - Fresh Hell

Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/3/2015

Vanessa Ives is barraged by an onslaught of disturbing occult images brought on by the mysterious Evelyn Poole. Because of the massacre he committed in the Mariner’s Inn, Ethan Chandler decides to leave London. Under pressure from The Creature, Dr. Frankenstein works to bring Brona back to life. After Mina’s funeral, Sir Malcolm returns to London to discover that a whole new evil is hunting Vanessa.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
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Little Scorpion
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7.82
2241 votes

#8 - Little Scorpion

Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 6/14/2015

Not feeling safe in London, Vanessa and Ethan flee to the Cut-Wife’s cottage on the lonely moors. While there, Vanessa and Ethan settle into a domestic life as they draw closer together until a figure from her dark past resurfaces. Meanwhile back in London, Lyle and Frankenstein uncover even more disturbing information from the Verbis Diablo relics. We soon discover that Lily isn’t what she appears to be.

Directors: Brian Kirk
Writer: John Logan
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Verbis Diablo
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7.79
2289 votes

#9 - Verbis Diablo

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 5/10/2015

Haunted by the witches, Vanessa seeks solace from Sir Malcolm. Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk searches for the sole survivor of the Mariner’s Inn Massacre. Evelyn Poole enchants Sir Malcolm. Dr. Frankenstein gives the re-born Brona a new identity. The Creature gets a new job. Dorian Gray meets an intriguing woman with a secret. Ferdinand Lyle reveals the disturbing backstory of the Verbis Diablo. Evelyn’s daughter, Hecate, hunts down a prize for her mother.

Directors: James Hawes
Writer: John Logan
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Above the Vaulted Sky
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7.53
2273 votes

#10 - Above the Vaulted Sky

Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 5/31/2015

Hecate returns to her mother with a gift; Evelyn works on a new totem; the mansion is attacked; the Creature grows impatient with Frankenstein; Rusk interrogates Ethan; Vanessa and the Creature's friendship deepens; Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian.

Directors: Damon Thomas
Writer: John Logan
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