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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #15 on: October 24, 2015, 11:53:21 AM »
I just finished the season...

it was excellent. I actually think it was stronger than season one. the narrative was tighter, less all over the place. and words cannot describe the majesty that is Helen McCrory. her performance was stunning. she really upped the ante.

[spoiler]I am very sorry to see her go.[/spoiler]


my only slight reservation was Vannessa was a bit victimized (not that Green didn't knock it out of the park) and her story sort of overshadowed some of the others. Dorian and Victor felt a bit slighted. but otherwise it was fantastic.
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2015, 11:37:11 PM »
I agree.  I thought it was a really good story with very strong performances from all on board.

Can't wait to see where they go next year.

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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #17 on: November 25, 2015, 09:58:19 PM »
What TVLine Is Thankful for This TV - Michael Ausiello Is Thankful for:

… A HOTTER SUMMER - ... returning faves like Penny Dreadful, ...

PENNY'S DREADFULLY GOOD DIALOGUE
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #18 on: December 03, 2015, 09:19:12 PM »
TVLine's 10 Best Drama Series of 2015:

And at #1 we have: 1. PENNY DREADFUL
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #19 on: December 04, 2015, 02:42:05 AM »
Has anyone seen this book:

The Art and Making of Penny Dreadful

Apparently it's been out since mid-April, but I've never come across it in a bookstore. And today I came across it quite by accident on Amazon. For those of us who love PD, it does look like it could be something worth getting...
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #20 on: December 04, 2015, 07:02:38 PM »
I think it's season 1 only.  And I think some of the artwork and set plans, etc was on the website at one point.

A friend bought it and really loved it.

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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #21 on: December 04, 2015, 08:30:49 PM »
Good to know. Thanks, Gothick!  [santa_smiley]
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2015, 12:06:14 PM »
as a costuming aficionado I noticed they changed Vanessa's "look" slightly this season to reflect her deteriorating emotional state...

in season one she looked like a proper Victorian lady with high collars, tightly wound hair and lots of jet. this season she was often quite unkempt. her look while out on the Moors was complete dishabille and "in town" she was dressed but always slightly undone.

Dorian's ball was really the only episode during the season when she was well put together.
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #23 on: December 10, 2015, 09:49:37 PM »
Eva Green is nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of:

• DRAMA – ACTRESS
Caitriona Balfe, Outlander
Viola Davis, How to Get Away With Murder (also a SAG Award nominee)
Eva Green, Penny Dreadful
Taraji P. Henson, Empire
Robin Wright, House of Cards (also a SAG Award nominee)

TVLine's Michael Ausiello's piece: Golden Globe Nominations 2016: My Snappy Judgments

And then the frustrations: Golden Globe Nods 2016: The 47 Biggest Snubs: Penny Dreadful
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #24 on: December 11, 2015, 01:09:18 AM »
Variety thinks Eva Green's Golden Globe nomination is a surprise - though for a reason that probably only resonates with those who follow these sorts of things. Check out:

23 Biggest Golden Globes Snubs and Surprises
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #25 on: December 14, 2015, 11:18:01 PM »
Leftovers, Fargo, Transparent, black-ish, Penny Dreadful, Mr. Robot Lead the 2016 Critics Choice Nominations

PD earned nominations for:
BEST DRAMA SERIES
BEST ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES - Eva Green
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES - Helen McCrory
BEST GUEST ACTOR/ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES - Patti LuPone
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #26 on: December 16, 2015, 09:51:04 PM »
Titan to Release 'Penny Dreadful' Comic Book Series in 2016 (Exclusive)

Given the fact that they're being written by the writers from the show, they could actually be quite interesting...
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Re: Penny Dreadful
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Re: Penny Dreadful
« Reply #28 on: December 19, 2015, 01:18:23 AM »
did anyone else notice in season one the character had a name..."Caliban"...but in season two he just became "the creature"?

it was very odd.  [santa_huh]
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Re: Penny Dreadful
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