[s1e1] Night Work -

The premiere episode of the gothic horror series Penny Dreadful , titled serves as a dark introduction to a world where literary monsters roam Victorian London. Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by John Logan, the episode establishes the central quest: Sir Malcolm Murray’s search for his missing daughter, Mina. Plot Overview

A brilliant but socially isolated scientist whose secret experiments yield a terrifying success. [S1E1] Night Work

The story begins with the introduction of , an American sharpshooter performing in a traveling wild west show. He is recruited by the mysterious Vanessa Ives for a "night's work" that requires his specific combat skills. The premiere episode of the gothic horror series

A charming American with a troubled past who finds himself drawn into a world of genuine horror. Plot Overview A brilliant but socially isolated scientist

The show introduces the "demimonde"—a half-world between reality and the supernatural where these characters operate.