Penny Dreadful

The Irregulars

Some of literature's most terrifying characters, including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, and iconic figures from the novel Dracula are lurking in the darkest corners of Victorian London. Penny Dreadful is a frightening psychological thriller that weaves together these classic horror origin stories into a new adult drama.

Mystery

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Drama

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In Victorian London, a gang of troubled street teens are manipulated into solving crimes for the sinister Doctor Watson and his mysterious business partner, the elusive Sherlock Holmes. As the crimes take on a horrifying supernatural edge and a dark power emerges, it'll be up to the Irregulars to come together to save not only London but the entire world.

Netflix

	Penny DreadfulShowtime · 2014	The IrregularsNetflix · 2021
Current Buzz ScoreMay 8, 2026	0.8 #812	0.2 #1,938
1-Year Buzz ScoreDaily average	1.1 #771	0.2 #1,905
Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average	10.7 Apr 19 – May 18, 2020 #763	26.4 Mar 26 – Apr 24, 2021 #286

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