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?
Came to penny dreadful late and was upset it was cancelled. It had great actors and actresses . I loved josh and reeves performances. I don’t believe Vanessa would have chosen that path. Hope it’s picked up again and that ending explained away as a nightmare
Penny Dreadful was one of two of my fav shows. I was really sad to see it go! It’s is true what one of the creators of the show stated; I really grieved that it was over. The actors were so great at their parts, even though it was fantasy, it seemed so real! I really will miss it! If it does come back, it has to have all the same actors!!! It was an awesome show!!!
I just discovered this show two weeks ago and Love it! It is sooooooo sad that it’s ending, It’s a brilliant show
oh god they got me again .. say it ant soo penny dreadfull is dun noooo man i really really really love this show n the whole cast ,,,,they stop the show foe what rateings its all a lie the show . is not slumping bull **** logan just thinks he is the **** ,, He might be but penny dreadfull they brought on wes studi WHAT CARZY
I am stunned that the ratings are this awful. I would have thought they would be in the 0.3 range. No wonder they are cancelling this show. Everyone write to Netflix and beg them to take it.
PENNY DREADFUL SHOULD CERTAINLY BE RENEWED FOR A FOURTH SEASON!
I am SO angry that there is NO season 4! There where to many setups to not continue!!!!!
This show is unbelievable, the actors are amazing and the storyline is phenomenal. I want … no need a season 4. There is so much story to tell, and i don’t know if its just me but Vanessa needs to come back. Ever since the season 1 seance and the final of season 2, i was expecting more of an epic battle between herself and lucifer. What gives?
How about the 0.18 ratings average, which is pathetic? I am stunned that that the ratings are this bad. I would have thought that this show average would be over a 0.30 That’s why it’s being cancelled. Write to Netflix and beg them to take it.
I wish netflix would take it. There was next to no marketing for this series, so 0.18 ratings is what they got. But i don’t know if this is going to far, but i would have more enjoyed a season final like in season 2 where we get to see a little of the darkness in her. Then cancel the series, at least we would seen an amazing 2 parter rather then that sub par mediocre season final.
Best show, to cool,great characters, love it,please more,season 4 bring it!
Oh yes please Renew Penny Dreadful, at last for a next season 4.
Penny Dreadful is so beautifully written, the characters are a representation covered in horror about how the real world is . .is so magic, dark and deep. i never will get Enough of Ethanessa, please,.
It is interesting to see this season at a lower percentage. But, anytime there is some character development, some of the audience will not watch. I think character development is essential for any excellent series like Penny Dreadful to move forward. This is NOT your typical primetime network series. This show is exceptional in every aspect of creativity. As well as it being a theatrical experience every week.