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@aberzombie I think Drona Cray is what im going with :)
Aberzombie |
Woot! My favorite gothic horror show is back for round 3!!!
I was glad, though, to see Ferdinand Lyle return. That character is so awesomely flamboyant, yet badass. He and Ethan are my two favorites.
Speaking of Ethan – that was an interesting, and bloody development. Apparently, Daddy Talbot doesn’t see completely eye-to-eye with either his son or the law. Nice to see Hecate hanging around. She’s a definite hottie.
Sir Malcolm is, as always, a completely badass mofo. And Wes Studi’s introduction as Kaetenay was f+@~ing awesome! The scalping was brutal. It appears, however, that he is a genuine warrior against the darkness type. As Sir Malcolm was and shall be.
The scene with the Creature on the ice-trapped ship was brutal, yet poignant in its own way. Rory Kinnear continues to be amazing in his portrayal. Now that I think about it, I have to add him to my list of Ethan and Ferdinand as favorites.
Frankenstein and Jekyll – I was wondering where they were going with the casting of Jekyll, but as soon as they had Victor and Henry sitting down talking, it became clear, and clearly brilliant. It makes sense that someone from India would have that kind of prejudice against him during that time period. And that prejudice would have him be full of rage (as Victor notes that he was in the past). Very clever way to do things. Can’t wait to see where they go with it.
Finally – Dracula and Renfield!!!!
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Aberzombie |
Another excellent episode…
The other reason it makes me glad is that Christian Camargo has quickly become another favorite. He’s had some really good scenes, and blended in rather well, I think.
I now have to wonder, however, where Dracula ranks in the vampire scale. It didn’t seem clear to me, but I get the impression he’s not the same as whichever vampire abducted and turned Mina in the first season.
I loved the bit with Kaetenay and Sir Malcolm on the boat, then with Kaetenay and Ethan in dreamtime. The new member if Team (sorta) Good Guys seems to believe in some harsh justice, and it’s clear that Ethan very much holds that against him. I did like the way Ethan warned the old woman before the change came upon him. All those other poor bastards were toast, but she was an innocent and he sought to protect her.
It was nice to see Hecate in all her Nekkid Hell Beast glory.
I’m liking Dr. Jekyll more and more. That lab setup screamed “mad scientist”. Loved the use of his formula (or at least a version of it). I wonder if he’s used it on himself yet….
Lily and Dorian – that was some pretty f++!ed up s*&%. The scene between her and Victor was pretty cool. You can see she still has some feelings for him.
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Damn damn damn!
Doctor Jekyll creeps the fudge out of me. And that scene with the mixture injected was so well done and creepy in it's own right. Even so if you know what is their ultimate goal. Hrrr.
Damn this show is so good
Aberzombie |
Ouch….
Damn, Ethan tore those dudes up. Still, he was under a curse and an uncontrollable beast. Hecate is just an evil b%%+#.
I look forward to Dr. Seward’s further enlightenment into the dark corners of the universe and all the nasty things calling those corners home.
Renfield finally at a fly! The actor has certainly got the “creepy” part down.
Loved the scenes with the Monster. Rory Kinnear is a fantastic actor. That final scene where Vanessa recalls him as an orderly from the Sanitarium really threw me for a curve. And from the quick preview shots of next week, his first death might have something to do with her and Dracula. That might be his motivation for joining Team Murray.
Victor showing his arrogance again. Well, that never ends badly….
Henry, showing a bit of excitability. How soon will we see Jekyll?
Blood orgy. Nice.
Pan |
Ouch….
Ethan and Hectate:Damn, Ethan tore those dudes up. Still, he was under a curse and an uncontrollable beast. Hecate is just an evil b*#$~.
Revealing John Claire's former life as an orderly for Vanessa was a killer reveal. The Dracula thing less so, but im glad they can still surprise me.
How long until Drona Cray blood orgy? Gotta love this show!
Aberzombie |
Wow, what an incredible episode.
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Very interesting development. Interesting to see how this affects possible Monster/Vanessa relationship.
Emmy-worth material, top marks.
Aberzombie |
NOOOOOoooooooo.......
That inspector dude is proving to be a badass mofo. I'm liking him more and more. Hoping they keep him around.
Victor - you crazy, arrogant bastard. I love to watch you work. And Henry! So much anger.....just under the surface. Can't wait to see Mr. Hyde.
I'm hoping one of the preview ads I've seen comes true - the shot of Sir Malcolm, Ethan, and Kaetenay walking all badass into what looked like a London courtyard. Might have been the courtyard outside Sir Malcolm's house.
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Also, that's how you cast summon swarm! That whole scene reminded me of the Prince of Persia movie snake assassin-scene, but done hundred times better. Creepy, ominous and tension was trough the roof!
That dualism thing with Talbot and Murray was excellent.
Serum worked, I'll be damned. Hate to see what happens when Jekyll's gonna try that too himself. I can see that coming :D
Aberzombie |
My thoughts on the serum...
Aberzombie |
Overall....
Considering they've only go four episodes remaining to this season, I get the feeling our merry band of heroes won't be getting back together either until the very end of the final episode of this season, or the premier of the next season.
Aberzombie |
Well, that was interesting….
Poor Vanessa. You’ve been suckered (so to speak) by the very villainous bastard you hope to elude. I love your choice of new ally, though. So very PC.
Gee, Lily. I still think you and Dorian would be pretty decent as big bads. But you alone? With your She-Woman Man Haters Club? YAWN! I already want to slap the piss out of your little #2. Looks like Dorian may be having enough of her non-immortal badass attitude as well.
Victor, you sad sack of s#%#. Man up and quit your damned crying. Or, you know, maybe create more scientific nightmares.
Ethan at home. What an awesomely, epic finale to his family problems. I especially loved the way Sir Malcolm put a bullet in Daddy Talbot. That was a nice touch. Shame about that Scotland Yard dude. I kind liked him.
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As I was getting ready for work this morning, something hit me about last night’s episode.
For one, they used the esteemed Mr. Lyle as a way to introduce her. The esteemed Mr. Lyle and his visit to Egypt to see the tomb of Imhotep. Secondly, the chick’s study of death. I have a feeling that if they do introduce The Mummy as a future villain, that fencing chick might just be the object of his affection – the reincarnated love of his life.
That would be cool. For one, it would finally make Vanessa NOT the main focus of the villain’s plot. While I like the character, her being the focus of everything gets annoying after awhile. So a new female for the bad guy to aim his dastardly deeds at could be a nice change of pace.
And again, if I'm correct, the other good news about this is it would bring back Mr. Lyle into the story. The way they've written that character, so flamboyant and bright compared to the dour countenances of everyone else, it makes him a scene stealer every damned time.
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That whole Talbot Ranch part was great. Though pity it had to end like that :( I really liked him.
THat whole collection of characters was awesome. They were pretty much all bastards, aside the lawmen. You really shoudl not feel bad for any of them but you kinda do.
Damn Dracula you nasty. Renfield is great, sniveling, pathethic being. You feel sorry for him but you hate him as well.
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Also, every time they introduce a new character it just expands on the story. I love how they can close one door and open another seamlessly. I am more anxious for PD than I am for GoT!
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As I was getting ready for work this morning, something hit me about last night’s episode.
Spoiler:The new chick they introduced – the fencing chick who studies death – I have a feeling she might play more intricately into a future plotline.For one, they used the esteemed Mr. Lyle as a way to introduce her. The esteemed Mr. Lyle and his visit to Egypt to see the tomb of Imhotep. Secondly, the chick’s study of death. I have a feeling that if they do introduce The Mummy as a future villain, that fencing chick might just be the object of his affection – the reincarnated love of his life.
That would be cool. For one, it would finally make Vanessa NOT the main focus of the villain’s plot. While I like the character, her being the focus of everything gets annoying after awhile. So a new female for the bad guy to aim his dastardly deeds at could be a nice change of pace.
And again, if I'm correct, the other good news about this is it would bring back Mr. Lyle into the story. The way they've written that character, so flamboyant and bright compared to the dour countenances of everyone else, it makes him a scene stealer every damned time.
I went Googling to see if I could figure out who Ms. Catriona Hartdegen was, figuring maybe they were incorporating another literary character into the Dreadful "Wold Newton"/"League of Extraordinaries". Unfortunately, the only thing I ran across was
I hate to see Mr. Lyle go, but I find the capable Ms. Hartdegen very intriguing.
Also, enough already with Victor Frankenstein. Don't keep the good Dr. Jekyll in the background... turn him loose!
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Aberzombie wrote:As I was getting ready for work this morning, something hit me about last night’s episode.
** spoiler omitted **
I went Googling to see if I could figure out who Ms. Catriona Hartdegen was, figuring maybe they were incorporating another literary character into the Dreadful "Wold Newton"/"League of Extraordinaries". Unfortunately, the only thing I ran across was ** spoiler omitted **
I hate to see Mr. Lyle go, but I find the capable Ms. Hartdegen very intriguing.
Also, enough already with Victor Frankenstein. Don't keep the good Dr. Jekyll in the background... turn him loose!
Yeah, first thing I did was double check the old Boris Karloff version of The Mummy to see if they borrowed her name from that movie's Imhotep target. No such luck.
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I went Googling to see if I could figure out who Ms. Catriona Hartdegen was, figuring maybe they were incorporating another literary character into the Dreadful "Wold Newton"/"League of Extraordinaries". Unfortunately, the only thing I ran across was
Spoiler:she shares her last name with Alexander Hartdegen, the name given for H.G. Wells' The Time Traveler in the 2002 version of The Time Machine. That seems outside the bounds for this show. If there is an intended link, my only guess is maybe they're calling back to the H.G. Wells of SyFy's Warehouse 13... but that's probably a big stretch.I hate to see Mr. Lyle go, but I find the capable Ms. Hartdegen very intriguing.
Teeny update:
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Ambrosia Slaad wrote:Teeny update:** spoiler omitted **I went Googling to see if I could figure out who Ms. Catriona Hartdegen was, figuring maybe they were incorporating another literary character into the Dreadful "Wold Newton"/"League of Extraordinaries". Unfortunately, the only thing I ran across was ** spoiler omitted **
I hate to see Mr. Lyle go, but I find the capable Ms. Hartdegen very intriguing.
Iiiiinterestiiing....
Sure to keep this in mind. God I love the potential ways this series could go!
Aberzombie |
BOOM!!!
The interaction between Vanessa and the Monster was cool as well. I'm glad she was able to help him, and glad that he's reunited with his family again. I don't see it lasting, however, which sucks.
Dorian was pissed at that little chick. I really thought he might kill her then and there. Then he goes and does something monumentally stupid, by helping Victor and Henry kidnap Lily. The characterization of Victor was pretty interesting - definitely misogynistic in tone, wanting to make her more of a "proper woman". Given that attitude was probably quite pervasive at the time, I'm surprised it took them this long to show it more. Still, if I were them, I'd think twice before giving her that formula.
I feel for Lily. The revelation that she lost a child was particularly saddening. When they first introduced her as Brona, I wondered where they were going with her character. She's been very well developed.
Finally - Vanessa....NOOOOOO!!!!
AAAAARRRRRGGGHHHH!!! Now I have to wait an entire week until the two-part season finale!!!!
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Dorian sitting at the end of table was my favorite shot of this season. Table full of women and he is miserable as hell. I loved that :D And I really liked that Dorian is not happy with what's happening. Fits his character very well.
Dammit Billy Piper you are on FIRE! Damn good delivery.
Aberzombie |
Holy crapcakes on fire!!! That was glorious!!!!!
So much awesomeness, it's hard to know where to begin...
The scenes between Victor and Lily were grand. I'm glad he let her go. And I loved the follow-up bits with Dorian, Lily, and the kid.
HOLY CRAP! We should have seen that Kaetenay was a werewolf. With all that talk of Ethan begin his son, what other outcome should we have expected? The meeting between the two in wolf form, amidst the slaughter and blood in the streets, was pure epic poetry.
Glad that Victor was with them at the end. It was fitting. And I really like sword chick. She's proven herself to be a badass. I only wish the creature had been there to do battle with them. That might have been a bit unfair, however.
Glad to see that Dracula survived. I can't wait to see what more they might do with him.
Lastly, sorry you had to die Vanessa. Your were certainly a hottie.
I really hope they continue on with the series. I'd really love to see the mummy brought in to this.
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Still loving this show. That was a hell of a fight!
I'm still not in love with Dorian Grey having an unrelated arc, again, this season. There's a part of me that wants to see the whole cast get together in a League of Extraordinary sort of way, creature, immortal, werewolf, etc. but that teased promise never seems to circle around into being.
Maybe that's for the best, and keeps it from turning into an Avengers movie, and the writers know what makes this work so well better than I do. :)
I can't imagine this show going on without Vanessa, and I kept waiting for him to go upstairs and her be sleeping in her bed, recovering from a deliberately non-fatal gunshot wound, administered to trick Dracula into thinking that she was dead. That would have been cheap, obviously, but I kept hoping! Still, they've left some plot threads dangling, such as Lord Hyde, and whatever becomes of Lily, so perhaps they've got some good ideas in the can for later.
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Episode 8:
I want to thank Penny Dreadful for one thing. In a long time I have not been scared of the idea of vampires or of vampires in any fiction. Penny Dreadful made me again shiver when they appeared.
And oooh yeeah twin werewolf action baby!
Episode 9 is not yet in HBO Nordic's site so I have not yet seen the last episode of the series. Because it ends here. No fourth season for us, folks.
Aberzombie |
I think my favorite scene from the whole night was...
And, of course, now we know how he survived the rattlesnake bite.
Aberzombie |
My concern, going forward, is that I haven't seen anything to indicate the series has been renewed for a 4th season. They left some really interesting plot threads dangling, and I really would like to see the story continued. I especially would dearly love to see Mr. Lyle again, since I'm betting his reappearance on the show would presage a visit from a certain Egyptian monster.
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My concern, going forward, is that I haven't seen anything to indicate the series has been renewed for a 4th season. They left some really interesting plot threads dangling, and I really would like to see the story continued. I especially would dearly love to see Mr. Lyle again, since I'm betting his reappearance on the show would presage a visit from a certain Egyptian monster.
There will not be a fourth season. Read it here. Sad news all around.
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And now I have seen the last episode. What a rollercoaster.
But the good stuff: The battle with Dracula's forces was cool and it involved lots of moving and climbing and cool stuff. Especially from Catriona, she was amazing. I had hoped that the battle with Dracula itself would also be cool, but he just smacked them around for a while. I wanted Ethan to tear him apart g%! d%&mit :D I also liked what happened with Dorian, mainly because that kinda fits his character. And Caliban's scenes in all were, once again, some of the best stuff in the series.
But as a ending to the series, this was just a mess. I still hope that Logan might turn his stance and continue the series some day but as for now, what a disappointing ending to a great series. Penny Dreadful will still remain as one of the finest pieces of television entertainment of the modern era.