Videos/TV News: Showtime's PENNY DREADFUL Takes Its Final Bow.

There aren’t enough words to convey the depth of my adoration for Penny Dreadful. From the moment I heard of the show, I was immediately drawn to it, like a moth to a flame. Series creator and writer John Logan is my spirit animal. His words woven together created an elaborate portrait of Victorian London filled with all the things that go bump in the night. But, along with all the “night creatures” also came light in the form of unassuming heroes and friends who became champions. I haven’t felt quite this way about a show before and I’m not sure I ever will again. Penny Dreadful will forever remain in my heart. The entire cast has given absolutely brilliant performances; from Vanessa’s vulnerability and insecurities to Ethan’s humility and courage, each character brought their own strengths and flaws making the series so well rounded and entertaining. Thank you, John Logan. Thank you for making such an amazing series that resonated with millions of fans around the world. Thank you for making me feel normal in my fascination with the darker side of life.

In case you haven’t heard, Penny Dreadful’s season three, two-hour season finale was actually their series finale. Below is a press release from Showtime, along with a video message from series creator/writer John Logan thanking the fans for their support.

In a press release:

PENNY DREADFUL CONCLUDES ITS MESMERIZING RUN ON SHOWTIME^® WITH SHOCKING FINALE

LOS ANGELES, CA – June 20, 2016 – The critically acclaimed SHOWTIME drama PENNY DREADFUL has slayed its final demon – last night’s jaw-dropping finale marked the series finale of the three-season opus envisioned by creator, writer and executive producer John Logan, it was announced today by Logan and David Nevins, President and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc. This unique mash-up of literary horror has followed Vanessa Ives (Eva Green, in her Golden Globe^®-nominated role), Ethan Chandler (Josh Hartnett), and Sir Malcolm (Timothy Dalton) as they’ve worked together, at all costs, to vanquish the evil that relentlessly pursues them.

“I created PENNY DREADFUL to tell the story of a woman grappling with her faith, and with the demons inside her. For me the character of Vanessa Ives is the heart of this series,” said Logan. “From the beginning, I imagined her story would unfold over a three-season arc, ending with Vanessa finally – and triumphantly – finding peace as she returns to her faith. To have had fans that have embraced us so passionately has been one of the most gratifying experiences of my career. This has been a very personal project for me and I will be forever grateful to have worked with the incredible cast led by Eva, Josh and Tim, our amazing Irish crew, and with our wonderful partners at SHOWTIME and Sky.”

The final moments of part two of the series finale, “The Blessed Dark,” are beautifully done. Ethan and Vanessa are reunited, even if only for a moment.

“John Logan deftly created a truly beautiful, brilliantly-written, epic drama series that has drawn a passionate fanbase to our network,” said Nevins. “After three fulfilling seasons, John has told the story he set out to tell and brought the series to a close in an incredibly poetic way. It has been an honor to work with him and this amazingly talented cast, and we’re thrilled that we can continue to work with John as he transitions to write and produce his next project for us, JUST KIDS, alongside Patti Smith. Together with our partners at Sky, we celebrate John’s vision and the thrilling finale of PENNY DREADFUL.”

Over its three seasons, PENNY DREADFUL developed an incredibly loyal fanbase, lovingly called “The Dreadfuls,” that have followed and rabidly commented on every twist and turn of the series. Logan has shared a special message addressed to the series’ fans:

Additionally, Logan, Josh Hartnett and Eva Green take a look back at three wonderful seasons and how they came to a close:

In PENNY DREADFUL, some of literature’s most famous characters – including Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray and iconic figures from the novel Dracula, all brilliantly re-imagined in a whole new light — came together in Victorian London. PENNY DREADFUL was created, written and executive produced by three-time Oscar^® nominee John Logan (Hugo, The Aviator, Gladiator). The ensemble cast was led by Josh Hartnett (Black Hawk Down), Timothy Dalton (The Living Daylights, Licence to Kill) and Eva Green (Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Casino Royale). Simon Russell Beale (My Week with Marilyn), Reeve Carney (The Rocky Horror Picture Show), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Patti LuPone (American Horror Story), Billie Piper (Doctor Who, Secret Diary of a Call Girl), Wes Studi (Hell On Wheels) and Harry Treadaway (The Lone Ranger) also starred.

PENNY DREADFUL has been honored with three Primetime Emmy^® nominations and has won three BAFTA^® Awards. Eva Green was recognized for her brilliant work as Vanessa Ives with Golden Globe and Critic’s Choice Award nominations. Patti LuPone and Helen McCrory also received Critics Choice Award nominations for their work in the series.

A co-production with SHOWTIME and Sky, PENNY DREADFUL was executive produced by John Logan for Desert Wolf Productions, along with Oscar winner Sam Mendes (American Beauty, Skyfall) and Pippa Harris (Revolutionary Road, Call The Midwife), both of Neal Street Productions, and Karen Richards (The Borgias). The series was shot on location in Dublin, Ireland.

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Dream chaser extraordinaire! Judy tends to be a tad sarcastic and kind of goofy! She is an avid admirer of all things supernatural, paranormal, celestial and mystical. She loves to read, write, and watches way too much TV. She enjoys many genres of film and music (and let's be honest, most music from the 80s). She also has a wicked sweet tooth. Cupcakes beware.