The ratings for the second season of Penny Dreadful dropped 20-30% when compared to the show’s first season. Showtime decided to renew the program anyway. Will the numbers rise or fall in season three? Will the dark TV series be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season? Stay tuned.
On Penny Dreadful, legendary characters from classic fiction like Dorian Gray (The Picture of Dorian Gray), Mina Harker and Abraham Van Helsing (Dracula), Doctor Frankenstein (Frankenstein), and Doctor Henry Jekyll (Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde). They work to fight both personal demons and supernatural threats. The cast includes Josh Hartnett, Timothy Dalton, Eva Green, Reeve Carney, Danny Sapani, Harry Treadaway, Billie Piper, Rory Kinnear, Helen McCrory, Simon Russell Beale, and Sarah Greene.
The ratings are typically the best indication of a show’s chances of staying on the air. The higher the ratings, the better the chances for survival. This chart will be updated as new ratings data becomes available.
6/20 update: It’s been announced that there won’t be a fourth season of Penny Dreadful. Details here.
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For comparisons: The second season of Penny Dreadful averaged a 0.24 rating in the 18-49 demographic with 611,000 viewers.
What do you think? Do you like the Penny Dreadful TV show? Do you think it should be cancelled or renewed for a fourth season?
Please, Penny Dreadful has to be renewed. Best show on TV, i need to know what’s the future with the characters, i need more story of Ethan and Vanessa. At least for one more season, it`s fundamental to develop the story and give to the fans a good closure of the series. Pelase consider it.
Penny Dreadful just has to be renewed. It’s the best show on TV. Stories that make you not want to take your eyes off the screen. A+++++++ actors. The creepiest of stories which is what the show is supposed to be about. Whoever is not watching who used to watch needs to have their heads examined (probably some stupid reality show). Please renew Penny Dreadful. Please, please, please. Maybe advertise it more. I’ve concluded that most TV watchers don’t want to have to “think” about what they’re watching. They just want to be pulled along with whatever is the simplest… Read more »
I dunno what you’re talking about. The bachelor is the best show on T.V. it’s ALL character development and you can tell how sincere everyone is about who they are on the show. I stopped watching penny dreadful because the acting wasn’t living up to the bachelor showing me real people in real situations. It’s like I’m watching my next door neighbours!
Please, please renew this for another season. It is unlike any other series out there and one that lingers in your mind long after the episodes have ended. The cast of characters are phenomenal, the set and clothing designs are visually gripping and the writing of the story lines are of genius caliber. This series cannot be compared to any other — it’s absolutely amazing.
Best season and best show on TV. Please please keep this show for your brighter then average viewers. We have nothing else to watch and it will be a classic, a show for generations to come.
YOU RIGHT FRIEND THE BEST ON TV OR THE WEB BY FAR
Everything about this show is first rate. It would be a travesty if Penny is not renewed. WAKE UP SHOWTIME!!! Don’t let this gem fall off. It is the best show on TV, period!
The 0.18 ratings aren’t first rate. They’re better than the show average for Hunters, 12 Monkeys and Wynonna Earp, all of which better pray Netflix picks them up(Netflix may already own 12 Monkeys) or they’re done. Write to Netflix and see if they’ll tale this.
My favorite show!! More please!!
Yes! More!
One of my top three shows. Please renew!
One of the best series on right now. Beautiful cinematography, great writing and acting. I hope it’s renewed for a 4th season!
It’s the best show on tv,hope it’s renewed
Renew first, at last for a 4th, Penny Dreadful is a blessing next to the ball of ****** shows that are being renewed lately. Penny Dreadful is the best example of how a show must be written with quality.
Definitely renew,great cast,writing and meticulous production value,best show on tv
Not only in u.k. or u.s. – in turkey the show have many audience, i think in some different country many people loves too. But the chart never shows them or their watching rate.This is a great artwork and needs to be renewed for many season.
This series needs to be renewed. There is no other like it. The acting and cinematography continue to impress and there continues to be many directions that could be explored. Please renew it for Season 4.
Worth bearing in mind the premiere was released on-line a week early.