Review of Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful is NOT a trashy Splatter, nor a b movie with some weird scenes without any meaning. I think a tv show as rich and complex as Penny Dreadful is not easy to advertise on a poster or a 10 second clip. This is a reunification of all Classic gothic/horror classics, as all these stories and characters (for example Frankenstein and his creature, Dorian Gray, Characters from Dracula and much more) get intertwined in a new thrilling case. At it's center the mysterious Vanessa Ives, outstandingly played by Eva Green. The main question that is asked is: What is it that makes us human? It's so fascinating, so new - you don't have to know gothic literature, in fact this is an Amazing way to get to know all those iconic characters - I was fascinated when I found out that Frankenstein wasn't a monster, but a doctor who created a man, named Frankenstein's Monster. (Is he though?) Every story, every character, although not being the center of the story anymore is presented in a authentic way that is true to the classic Material. And the screenplay could be a classic or a poem itself, John Logan, the showrunner put all his literature knowledge and love for language into this piece and it shows and it is masterful. Penny Dreadful is thrilling, adventurous and gives you all those gothic vibes, and a entertaining story without even being interested in the language or the references. Nonetheless this tv show never loses its substance. It pays homage to all those classic characters without letting them appear boring, but it feels like John Logan is giving every character a new possibility to shine and be unterstood in their new storylines. Penny Dreadful is classic and visionary. Although some scenes are gruesome, it also has the most beautiful, philosophical, beautiful scenes in the world. It captures the melancholy and world-weariness of the romantic era and seems like a romantic classic itself. Please watch! (And don't be intimidated by the opening sequence!) have fun!