Penny Dreadful

SHOWTIME | SYA | Release Date: May 11, 2014

7.8	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 34 Ratings

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HannibalBMay 25, 2020

I had high hopes for this show, but it was crap. The writing was bad, the characters lacked motivation, the episodes were just the usual garbage thrown together with one or two dramatic moments contrived to make it seem like something wasI had high hopes for this show, but it was crap. The writing was bad, the characters lacked motivation, the episodes were just the usual garbage thrown together with one or two dramatic moments contrived to make it seem like something was happening. I think the low-point for me was probably Frankenstein's monster. He's miscast (though I like the actor, he just lacks the brute physicality the monster needs). Then he dribbles long, self-pitying, pseudo-philosophic soliloquys before tearing somebody's liver out with his bare hands. The effect is unintentionally humorous. Then there's all the hugger-mugger and cryptic looks, the misplaced glamor, etc., etc. This show is just the usual disaster with regards to character and plot. Nothing make sense. The action scenes are mindless and intended to dazzle by their sheer speed and complexity, but are always poorly motivated.… Expand

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