Penny Dreadful Timeline ( Real )

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May 11, 2014

Debut of Penny Dreadful

The television series Penny Dreadful premieres, introducing audiences to a unique blend of Victorian gothic horror and classic literature.

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June 19, 2016

Conclusion of Penny Dreadful

The series finale of Penny Dreadful airs, concluding the story after three seasons.

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December 7, 2018

Announcement of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Announcement is made regarding the spin-off series Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, expanding the universe of the original show.

Penny Dreadful Timeline ( Fictional )

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Late 19th century, 1891

Ethan Chandler Arrives in London

Ethan Chandler, an American sharpshooter, arrives in London and is hired as a bodyguard by Sir Malcolm Murray to help find his missing daughter.

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Late 1891

Vanessa Ives Seeks Help for Her Possession

Vanessa Ives, a powerful medium, struggles with a demonic possession and seeks help from Sir Malcolm and others to understand and combat it.

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1891

Dorian Gray Introduced

Dorian Gray, an immortal man who remains eternally young, becomes involved with Vanessa and the group aiding in combating supernatural forces.

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1891

Revelation of the Presence of Demonic Forces

The group discovers that Vanessa’s possession is linked to a larger fight against demonic and supernatural forces threatening London.

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Circa 1881 (flashback), active in 1891

Creation of Creating the Monster (John Clare)

Dr. Victor Frankenstein reanimates the creature John Clare, who struggles with his identity and humanity.

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1891

Sir Malcolm Begins Search for Daughter Mina Murray

Sir Malcolm Murray intensifies his efforts to find his daughter Mina, presumed lost or captured by dark forces.

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1891

Vanessa Makes a Deal to Free Herself from Possession

Vanessa attempts to rid herself of the demon by making a pact involving sacrifices and confronting her inner demons.

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1891

Ethan Chandler’s Lycanthropy Revealed

It is revealed that Ethan Chandler is a werewolf, struggling with his curse while fighting alongside the group.

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1891

Final Confrontation with Demonic Forces

The group confronts the primary demonic antagonist to protect London and free Vanessa.