The Vampires of Penny Dreadful Explained

[@mayari1297]

Penny dreadful is one of the most underrated tv show ever.

[@lesleyrussell8200]

and hemlock grove too

[@WilliamAmbervein]

Season 1 was great but it really went down hill

[@lesleyrussell8200]

@@WilliamAmbervein oh yes

[@snanguidry3283]

I wish they would make another season

[@TheMaker88]

Agreed! And, it should come back for more season!

[@jadelee6555]

Such a shame they ended Penny Dreadful so early. It had SO much potential.

[@xxcorvoxxx_x1959]

jekill and mrhide for example

[@Orangekun180]

It had potential when it was about fantasy stuff like vampires and demons. Then they turned the series into a political and psychological drama.

[@possiblycurryddork]

@@Orangekun180 Hecate was best girl.

[@raydavison4288]

It was over when Vanessa Ives was killed. 😔

[@Rob_Cahill]

They had no interesting in writing the 3rd season, as obvious with their writing and them saying so. You don't write a character like Vanessa to be strong to then just give up.

[@doomseeker]

One of my favorite TV show. Eva green's Performance Was amazing.

[@DarlingMissDarling]

Agreed! She had me glued to the screen anytime she even stepped into frame. Eva Green is an absolute marvel!

[@ETRHeydrich]

Uva green is top notch.

[@st0nedpenguin]

I'm not even usually much of a fan of hers but she was PERFECT in Penny Dreadful. And it wasn't an easy character to portray.

[@chillhour6155]

That fearsome gaze of hers never fails to impress

[@tedwojtasik8781]

Patti LuPone was, IMO, the real standout along with Rory Kinnear. I loved Eva Green's performance, but LuPone is a damn icon and having her and Rory Kinnear in the same show was priceless.

[@robertsmiley2207]

It's amazing how many different ways to tell Dracula's story depending on the author with this one could say he truly is immortal his story has outlived Bram stoker himself

[@coganLollins]

That’s a really cool way to think about it!

[@Onikag]

@@coganLollins cover the video game soul reaver: legacy of kain please. it will be a long one but it ties in the biblical cain with vampirism once again.

[@lesleyrussell8200]

what a 2 logan and copola,,one made a japanese geisha dracula and the other a n indu dracula....get lost the 2

[@63artemisia63]

@ Robert Smiley Duh, lol.

[@amirlal6238]

No lucifer wanted to destroy mankind and so did Michael but Gabriel(Jesus) decided to save them

[@M24071]

Penny dreadful was one of the most dark and depressing shows that I have ever seen and I loved everything about it

[@SingingSealRiana]

They managed to put so much beauty into it too, just the moment where the creature offers Vanessa comfort and a flicker of light while he should have been the last person capable of seeing that light in the first place...

[@anxioussamurai9017]

I cannot overstate how amazing Rory Kinnear is as Frankenstein's monster! He became one of my favorite actors after watching his performance in this show. I only hope we get to see him in more high-profile movies and shows.

[@coganLollins]

100% agree

[@timothy5977]

Watch the movie Men, he's even better!

[@x_t_c]

Yeah, he really sold that performance. So heartbreaking at the end.

[@Fiveash-Art]

I love the scene where he first speaks with Vanessa and he recites Wordsworth? If I remember that correctly. Really moving stuff… one of my favorite bits from the show.

[@aprilhollow5780]

Was mad he killed Frankensteins second creation. Especially after he returned to his family and they welcomed him with open arms. It’s like oh I created all that murder and mayhem when I could’ve just gone home and been accepted this whole time.

[@blowfishes]

The scene where Billie Piper’s character begs to be allowed to remember her child is one of the best pieces of acting I have ever seen. She is utterly amazing, and I never fail to have tears each time I watch that scene.

[@hvymtlpoet]

I was seriously bummed out when they really never finished the show. In my opinion it didn’t feel finished anyhow

[@thant0s]

They did their best to hit the points they had always intended to, but it's clear they just couldn't do a handful of them justice. Ethan (though it healed the soul to see him grow a familial connection with Malcolm), Dorian, Lily, and worst of all Caliban each seemed lacking in their conclusions.

[@timothyratcliff5811]

I definitely agree it seemed like it was completely unfinished, especially when they started to introduce new characters like Dr Jekyll

[@ihavegymnastics]

It should have ended with the episode where the Master (vampire) seduces Vanessa.

[@barsnacker]

The monster of frankenstein was generously written and faithful to the novel

[@SingingSealRiana]

First and only adaption I a countered that really cought what he and his creator are about.... And with the good and the bad, both where made relatable. I never liked Frankenstein himself, but this version, as messed up as he is, I feel sympathy for him....

[@Richard-ud4fw]

Penny Dreadful is legitimately fantastic television. Get past the first episode where it's a bit all over the place and by the midway point of Season 1, it is top notch stuff, especially for fans of the occult and supernatural. I would however recommend ignoring the new LA based remake

[@delphinelavendermorgan4627]

The first season was great and inspired me a lot to learn about the supernatural and occult (not a part of it, just a hobby to read about), and the LA-based remake does not exist in my book, although I kind of liked the idea, and it could have been good if they didn't try to use Penny Dreadful as a way to get the viewers of the original

[@st0nedpenguin]

DEFINITELY avoid the spinoff. I didn't even make it through a single episode lol.

[@elijahherstal776]

I wish my standards were that low, I could enjoy TV static if that was the case.

[@connyslayer4661]

I absolutely agree, its one of the greatest and most interesting dark fantasy series i have watched. It has this amazing combinations of several characters and stories from different dark horror myths and combines them perfectly into one universe. I wanted more of this series and i really wish to watch/read similar series like this. Occult and the supernatural are some of my favorite topics and genres overall.

[@ChampaAinjel]

What's the "the new LA based remake" called?

It's such a shame John Logan was forced to say that it was always supposed to end after three seasons. Logan intended on five seasons altogether. Josh Hartnett had said Logan had told him season four was going to be mostly set in Egypt with him and the character of Ferdinand Lyle in tow. The cast and crew were told midway through shooting season three that Showtime had cancelled the show, hence why everything was so rushed as a lot had to be rewritten. So many new characters were introduced that went nowhere. Brilliant show though. Great video!

[@eljefe5858]

No.think he intended to ended after 3 seasons. Even he said that ghe ending was perfect, that with the death of vanesa there was no reason to dracula to fight, the creature alone at a grave etc., the CEO wanted more. 3 season is OK, problem was the ending. If a werwolf would have slaughter dracula would be perfect. Cómics where good and continued after vanessa death

[@Jakevrana]

Man, I dig your stuff. I’m a self proclaimed nerd who is a father of 2 teenagers and monster lore is what my house can all agree on. Keep up the good work brother

[@coganLollins]

Thanks a lot! 🙏

[@JoshyJPow]

This show was truly a gem 💎 such a shame how it ended so abruptly could have continued

[@Korradoar]

I mean, I'm not too upset they left it alone to be honest. They could have done a couple mini series with the remainging characters tho. they literally just introduced Dr. Jekyll, and catriona hartigan was an excellent addition.

[@JoshyJPow]

@@Korradoar there is a spin off set in LA in the 1920 I think I just can't remember the name some thing like Penny Dreadful City of angels?

[@AshePBlack]

They have a prequel and sequel comic as far as I know. City of angels is way in future and it got mixed reviews, I opted to not watch but usually when I form opinions on media it's always writing, overall feel, believability. I don't care if I like characters or not, but of course I had a few faves in this series. I didn't like how last episode felt rushed. But till that point I thought this was most well done mashup of classic lit characters. I was surprised I actually didn't mind fact they did dracula as a fallen angel. At least we have enough stuff to write really interesting fanfics with, it wasn't like rest of horror genre how once monster is gone you don't have much story left to tell. I should prolly warn if read comics, original opinions of characters in show may or may not change. I liked comics too though

[@AshePBlack]

@@Korradoar they made comics to be sequel and sadly now they can't do more with some characters but I agree a mini spinoff series would have been great

[@Korradoar]

@@AshePBlack true true. I would love to have even individual films of gothic horror journeys into the issues that each character could get into. oh the glorious fresh hells lol.

[@daianspahava8279]

Love hearing these videos especially on vampires and werewolves and I hope you can cover Skyrim werewolves, werewolf the apocalypse, and maybe even Ginger snaps or powers from other games

[@shadowscalestudios]

Omgggg this is such an insanely good show! I love this one so much and love your breakdown of the vamps. Eva Green is an absolute goddess and I couldn't get enough. I was a little sad that they cut the show when they did, would have loved at least one more season. Any plans on reviewing the newest season they did? I started it but never got around to finishing it and I'm so curious. 🥰

[@coganLollins]

Thank you! 🙏 and yes I might cover the la show, I’m currently watching it!

[@shadowscalestudios]

@@coganLollins OH sweeeeet!! 🤩🤩

[@Dont_Be_Afraid_0222]

I absolutely LOVE Penny Dreadful! We almost got Dracula VS The Wolfman. 🧛🏼‍♂️🐺 But Dracula saw that bad moon 🌕 rising, and got out of dodge QUICK! 😂 Great explanation of this show's vampires! 👍🏾

[@staytuned2L337]

Wendigoon's divine comedy playlist is awesome. Well worth the watch. This is also an awesome video!

[@JamesFromTexas]

Penny Dreadful was amazing! The first iteration, not the City of Angels one.

[@SingingSealRiana]

Oh hell, yeah, let's not get those mixed up

[@RM-eg1ed]

Penny Dreadful was given to me as a box DVD set. One of the best gifts ever! I hadn’t even heard of it before. The casting was superb. 👌

[@josephdillon7420]

I really enjoyed this series and Eva Green and the entire cast was terrific in all the twists and turns in telling this tale. Love it!

[@CChissel]

I’m so glad I found this channel, love your videos my dude! I loved Penny Dreadful, Josh Hartnet has been a favorite actor of mine so it was cool to see him after a time.

[@kentbeitel9966]

I loved this show! It deserved way more than just 3 seasons..

[@RiverSprite30]

This series helped me through an abusive relationship. Thank you, Vanessa. I'll never forget you. 💕

[@hardbrocklife]

Just don't repeat it

[@WhisperingEcho33]

I do not forgive, nor will I ever, whomever stopped or canceled this series. It was absolutely AMAZING! 💯

[@kramster20032]

The actual reason this show was canceled wasn't because it ran its course, it was because the sets that the show were built for it were getting more and more expensive.

[@sterlingforbes3872]

One of my favorite shows of all time. Though I was bummed it ended, I'm happy they didn't string it along and allow the quality to suffer. Out of pure loyalty, I never did watch the other follow up series haha.

[@darrenpokorski7756]

I AM ACTUALLY IMPRESSED!!!!! Some one else has read Mary Shelly’s book “Frankenstein” and knows that Dr. Frankenstein is the creator of the monster, and it has NO NAME.

[@j-dizzle6264]

Super underrated series. Didn't get the credit it deserved. Amazing cast. Visual aesthetics are perfect. Appropriation of characters is done with great respect to the original texts. Eva Green is a stand out... as is Rory Kinnear.

[@robertsmiley2207]

Your becoming the king 👑 of vampire lore I always look forward to your content

[@chameleonknight4394]

This show has always been on my radar. Thanks for giving me a reason to actually hunker down and watch it. Also! I suggested it once, and I'll suggest it again. Perhaps you could make a video about the vampires from the "From Dusk Till Dawn: The Series" series. The "Culebra" as they're called.

[@dianedee7919]

I loved Penny Dreadful, Eva Green was an excellent choice for this show. The goth girl in me was ecstatic about this show.

[@wh6823]

I loved watching Penny Dreadful and the Strain. Both shows were awesome , I would love to watch your take on Dog Soldiers.

[@bishal1606]

one of my favorite series....i have recently completed watching

[@sonofagreatsouthernland]

Penny Dreadful is a must for any lover of the supernatural and horror. Character development and story are incredibly well done.

[@raphaelspector3682]

When Lucifer is told that he relies on "dust and superstition", it may be referring to Genesis 3, where God tells the serpent that "Because you have done this, you are cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon your belly (H1512) shall you go, and dust (H6083) shall you eat (H398) all the days of your life". Great vid and awesome show.

[@Ms_Bell]

Loved the series on many levels, which made this such a brilliant binge-worthy piece for me. ❤️

[@terriblej6107]

You mentioned vampires and weakness to the sun, I don’t believe the vampires from bram stoker weren’t burned by the sun. They just lost a lot of their powers and strength (yes still a weakness). Dracula is like a strong human in the sun, stronger than a person of his size should be, but not superhumanly strong

[@marcraygun6290]

I believe 1922's Nosferatu is first instance of vampires have deadly weakness to the sun and everything since foll9wed that cue

[@rlagay]

@@marcraygun6290 Yeah, it was. They wanted an expeditious and cost-effective way to wrap up the film.

[@SingingSealRiana]

Just like he mentioned it effected Dracula in the show, he can shape shift, his powers.are drastically reduced

[@bloodoftheunicorns2621]

@@marcraygun6290 Nosferatu wasn’t killed by the sun. He was killed by the call of a rooster, greeting the sun.

[@oghren6617]

Another excellent video thanks for your hard work and dedication brother

[@antonykyte8077]

This is definitely one of my favourite shows and i was really gutted and surprised when it ended especially when they introduced new characters in the final season but apparently it was only ever going to be three season's.

[@leandro0rsantos]

I also love the character of John Clare. Rory Kinear is a great actor! I see no one else in this role. The very last scene is really heart breaking and an incredible end for the show. The bad part is that it ends... not to mention the soundtrack, wich I consider a masterpiece on its own, but tied to the show it goes beyond music. It's pure divine!

[@SatiricalAcuteMeta4]

You should check out Blood Vessel. It's a low budget movie but the vampire makeup is cool and it does something different than the usual vampire fiction.

[@monicah0ll0wd0ll]

I'd love to see a video or a series of videos on Hemlock Grove, one of my favorite series. Really enjoy your channel, thank you.

[@seanbrazell7095]

The Frankensteins monster depicted in this show was far and away the most faithful in depiction to the original from the novel. Darkly and horribly beautiful, brilliant, and so very excruciatingly self aware.

[@markagrippa4018]

Timothy Dalton as the Quartermaine character is great in this show, the time period is perfect and the way they combined esoteric christianity with vampires and supernatural was brillaint great show

[@MotivationNAffirmations4YRLife]

I absolutely enjoyed this show. They touched on every one of the classic horror/adventure characters that I have come to know and love since I was a child of 7 or so. My late Mother and I when I was a child, would watch movies and TV shows (Dark Shadows) and I would read the books. I went to a very progressive school programs in NYC in the mid 60’s and 70’s😊. Thank you for covering this series. The 2nd Penny Dreadful (City of Angels) was good, but not as good as the first, however I enjoyed how it mixed what was historically going (racial climate) on in California with the supernatural (Santa Muerte) and Hollywood, and murder. Thank you again.

[@JohnnyWednesday]

You should be very proud for what you've done with your channel - you've made a world as deep as the lore you cover. Keep it up - by the time you run out of Vampires you'll have the youtube skills to make anything else interesting :D

[@dylanhernandez1177]

ive been waiting for this one!!! penny dreadful is my favorite series so i love hearing what you think! keep up the amazing work!

[@chrisjohn85]

Have you done Bram Stoker’s Dracula? Aside from Wynonna and Keannu it is an excellent and frightening take on the story. I especially love when Drac confronts the heroes and says “look what your God has done to me”

[@MDOC321]

Just found your channel and already binge watched on almost everything xD I love monster lore, especially vampires and werewolves If you're still open for suggestions, there's a game called The Order 1886 that it's focused on Lycans. There's the movie version of it on KZbin (around 5 hours, like a full series), I think it fits your channel's theme perfectly :) Can't wait for more!

[@trentonrobinson2491]

I hope you cover the werewolfs of Penny Dreadful also.

[@mandroid-rb4uy]

Hello Cogan thanks for sharing your Passion for Vampires Lycanthropes Angels Warlocks Witches Shamans Spirits and Dark Fantasy/Magick I am now looking forwards to watching "Penny Dreadful" it looks amazing great video

[@superdani152003]

this is an amazing video!I miss this show so much!Would you make other talking about the other monsters of the show please?

[@vukans595]

On of the best shows I've watched, both actors and story are amazing!

[@bolton2726]

An interesting supernatural show you should check is "Being Human". It had a US and UK version, I personally liked the US characters more. The show mainly focuses on Vampires and Werewolves and has some pretty unique ideas about both. There's even a scene during an eclipse and poses the question what would happen to a werewolf during one.

[@ShadowCthulhu]

Indeed plus i think the UK did not have an ending unlike the US version

[@quinnmallory9025]

yooo i loved that show 😭 the lore of everything is so well done (US i haven’t seen UK tbh)

[@wtkmwt]

Those two shows are absolutely a must

[@coganLollins]

I definitely want to cover that show! Still deciding on which version I should focus on

[@jennsimpson_backup3333]

Wow, I totally disagree. The UK version is incredible, especially when it was George and Annie era. I think when they first moved to Wales, that was the high point. The series that had the drunk zombie girl and the succubus school teacher? Bloody incredible!! Would 100% recommend. Also misfits, again, the earliest seasons are the best, but all really good. Plus the music on misfits...🖤🖤

[@BrettCaton]

I did appreciate that Dracula knew the werewolf was destined to kill him, so the only way to win was to make sure the fight never happened. If Dracula gave in to his pride, and tried to show his superiority in battle, somehow he would lose. This makes him a lot smarter and more terrifying than a lot of villains. He is playing to win and if that means he has to run away, so be it. He will play the coward if it means in the long run he gets to destroy the world.

[@cryptopsyrin4425]

Please do the vampires from "Necroscope", I know it's a book but they are extremely interesting and have very unique abilities.

[@3PercentNeanderthal]

The Lumley novel vampires? I read his novels a long time ago....loved them.

[@cryptopsyrin4425]

@@3PercentNeanderthal yup, I've asked before but I'm still hoping he'll make the video

[@jeffwinkler1137]

You say that as if its a bad thing... Like, please, i know its just a shitty book sir, but please wont you just once make an exception and ( ptughh, spit taste out ) review that lowest of forms, cringe, the written word?!

[@cryptopsyrin4425]

@@jeffwinkler1137 calm down lol I just said it like that because he only does visual media

[@jeffwinkler1137]

@@cryptopsyrin4425 i know i just needed to stand up for ye olde printing press for a minute bc im tired of seeing comments about how wow man thats an ancient literary classic?! Cool i thought it was StarReavers 3 on PlayStation6!!

[@GreatGreebo]

Thanks. Please do THE BREED (2001).:it’s an interesting take on vampires.

[@jyesucevitz]

I was suprised just how much I loved that series. truly a series I couldn't wait to see the next episode. the Frankenstein's monster was my favorite story part. I ended up watching twice. certainly pick up more the 2nd go round. ty.

[@SurvivingLifeLoveNarcissm]

Amazing review! Thanks for this!

[@trevorstockwell8290]

I love how they named Josh's character off of the 40s wolfman

[@whoistonyredgrave1478]

Would love to see you breakdown the vampires from Hellsing, kizumonogatari or vampire hunter d

[@thebarbarian1225]

Chapelwaite is another great show about vampires based on the novel form Stephen King, I definitely recommend to watch!

[@ttyngordon]

This was the most in-depth video of the vampires of Penny Dreadful. Thank you

[@oneoddbat2162]

Fun fact. A penny dreadful was the name given to short horror stories sold in the Victorian or Edwardian eras(I can't recall which Era it was) and were named so because they only cost a penny and were as the name suggests dreadful horror stories made to shock and thrill readers

[@trishthompson94]

Hey Love your videos .Sitting here binge watching your videos ? Have you considered covering the vampires and werewolves from the show The Originals ? That show was interesting too .

[@aaronwilder2775]

Please cover more characters/creatures from this show, this is so interesting :)

[@Bazools]

Penny Dreadful Season 1 is one of my fav shows ever. So beautiful

[@branhun]

I have never heard of this show, but I will definitely check it out after your great video!

[@robgau2501]

I was SO upset when I discovered there wouldn't be any more Penny Dreadful. I loved it.

[@xHeroinBoBx]

You have a pretty cool channel here. I love indulging my interests in vampires and other supernatural beings with your channel. Thank you 🙂

[@logiclanguagelearningFrench]

Fantastic summary. Thank you

[@MissVonDerBishh]

Penny Dreadful is a phenomenal series!!! It should have kept going!

[@joeyho5134]

Penny Dreadful is definitely on my top 5 list of takes on the supernatural. But what impressed me most was the brilliant performance of the actors. And I mean all of them. Not only the actors but the people behind the camera as well.

[@AegisRamble0]

Perhaps do a video on the game Vampyr, if you haven't already. And I absolutely love your videos so far

[@bfnew4440]

Great video! Maybe Chaplewaite next?

[@Mr_.G]

I was actually looking for something else to watch. Thank You.

[@wtkmwt]

Just some random suggestions for vampire films or shows to review: -Thirst (by Chan Wook Park) -Only Lovers Left Alive -A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night -The Wisdom of Crocodiles -The Hunger -Byzantium -Dark Shadows (show might be better) -Nosferatu (1922) -Cronos (by Guillermo del Toro) -Blood Ties (this one is free to watch on KZbin, so here is that) -A Discovery of Witches -Dracula (NBC)(2013) -being human (UK and USA, both are great) -Shadow of the Vampire (about the creation of the film Nosferatu, with Willem Defoe and John Malkovich)

[@Devilicious.]

Thanks for a great video on one of my all-time favorite shows!

[@praesodym6117]

The spoiler is quite aggravating. Alas, I thank you deeply for discovering this series for me.

[@theturquoisedream9244]

Awesome break down!!

[@kimherman7878]

Absolutely love this series..can't count how many times I've watched it ...own the DVD series

[@PrinceIsot]

It wasnt Vanessa's dark magic that banished the devil from her, it was Ethan speaking the word of God in Latin. One of the greatest scenes on TV ever imo

[@Thorstendeal]

This video has made me go and start watching the show, admittedly im only on episode three but I am enjoying it very much

[@davincibarnette]

I loved this show so much. Nearly cried when it was cancelled. It was excellent.

[@danix454]

They technically can bring it back! If they have to wait for her, I’d say that’s an awesome premise.

[@cassandrarocha7369]

I miss this show so much. It was one of the best shows I’ve ever seen.

[@miguelschoedel7691]

Another great video. Amazing

[@harikakuppili5386]

Please watch and cover Hemlock Grove. Very interested in your take on the creatures in it.

[@firstlast9846]

*Timothy Dalton* had the most interesting character.. the show should’ve been about him - a man who’s daughter is taken as a bride of Dracula, so he uses his wealth and the servant he brought from his expedition to Africa - to hunt down Vampires with a vengeance.

[@noalontheeternalwitch]

Love these ytb subtitles: Insted of Amun Ra we have Almond Raw

[@MikefromTexas1]

This show is fucking GREAT. John Clare is also one of my favorite characters. His monologues are so good.

[@amandagoldsbury8122]

I know it would be a massive undertaking, but the original Dark Shadows was an amazing and groundbreaking supernatural soap opera.

[@treystephens6166]

Where can I watch this show⁉️

[@jenny_of_oldstones3523]

It's also a story about - who is a monster and who isn't. Vanessa - was the reincarnation of Amunet - at the same time she was Vanessa, NOT an evil character - fought her demons and died a hero. All of the characters had that "give into the darkness" conflict. VERY good story. I'm glad this popped up in my feed - it's a really watch I'm going to thoroughly enjoy.

[@SchillerDD]

I think the master vamps are directly created by Dracula. And the Master vamps create the lower vamps.

[@TheLuckythirt3en]

I love this show. I've already rewatched it about 2 or 3 times. Kinda want to rewatch it again.

[@juggaloposse2750]

Love the vids and lore 🎉

[@laughinglion7659]

Yes, I agree, and I also liked the strain.

[@yonirais4699]

Love this show! They made the right call ending it when they did but i still wish they would have continued with spin offs (instead of city of angels which had nothing to do with the original show ). I love the idea of a shared universe of this classic victorian era gothic horror fiction characters Also, would you be willing to make a video about the other supernatural creatures in this show? Werewolves, witches ( day walkers and night comers) and the immortals created by dr. Frankenstein

[@angelohernandez3966]

Good 👍 show 👏 👌 I can't wait for the next episode 😍 🙌🎥

[@CrystalBrown-xt8xs]

Can you take a look at the Lifetime series Blood ties? It ran for 2 seasons from 2007- 2008 Not sure about the years but it was around that time period. Thank you. I’ve enjoyed all of your videos and keep them coming!😊