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Penny Dreadful

Penny Dreadful

Description: Vanessa Ives recruits Wild West showman Ethan Chandler, and big game hunter Sir Malcolm to track down a killer. However, they soon realise that they are up against a non-human entity.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Thriller, Drama, Fantasy, Horror
Year Released: 2014
Number of seasons: 3
Number of episodes: 27
Awards: Satellite Award for Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries & Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television, MORE
Program Creator: John Logan
Networks: SHOWTIME, Sky Atlantic
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