penny dreadful (2014-2016)

15/09/2024

okay, this is yet another show that i watched as a teen that i am coming back to now that i have forgotten nearly the entire plot xD

but it's worth it! i love all things gothic, an the vibes of this show are gothic af. all your favourite gothic protagonists, and some new doomed souls, tormented by supernatural forces? what's not to love? sprinkle in some found family, some betrayal, some witches, some vampires, and lots and lots of bisexuality and you get a delightful hodgepodge that's a lot of fun to watch, despite the plot holes

currently watching this with two friends over discord and we're up to season 2 episode 6. it's kind of a shame that the show writers didn't seem to think they'd be renewed after the first season, or at least that's the thought we've all had, as season 2 feels like it has a fair bit of retconning and it's not quite as smooth as the first season. i really don't remember how things turned out, so i can't wait to continue watching.