Axed: Penny Dreadful
Penny Dreadful has been ended at three seasons after US viewers were greeted with the words "The End."
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Penny Dreadful has been ended at three seasons, following the season (and series) finale in the US.
The series by writer John Logan concluded with the title card, “The End.”
“John has said three seasons is enough and I think it’s really interesting that we live in this world where the every show can have its own rhythm and create its own destiny,” Showtime president David Nevins said. “This is a case of your creator says this is the best thing for the show and eventually you just say OK, do it, just do it well.
“John and I talked about various possibilities. But it didn’t go for long. He was resolute that this is the right time. [As for spinoffs], anything is possible at any time. We’re staying close to John [who has an overall deal with Showtime] — he’s deep into Just Kids with Patti Smith, which is going to be amazing. It’s going to be really singular and an interesting relationship with two great characters at the center of it. That’s where TV is. Fortunately we have a very strong core of shows. Penny Dreadful will be missed but our core is strong and the things that are upcoming are strong. And John is going to be a big part of it. We’ll be his television home for a long time.”
The last ever episode will air at 9:30pm tomorrow on Showcase.
Source: Hollywood Reporter (NB: link contains further spoilers).
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What a shame, it has been an excellent program. However, it’s reassuring to know that there is more to come from John Logan and, I imagine, his muse Eva Green.
A bombshell at its finest! No indicator whatsoever, not even from Showtime.
A shame but 3 series is probably just enough. Found Season 2 better than Season 1.
Yes, very atmospheric and genuinely creepy in parts.
Agree about Eva Green – such a memorable actress.
Noooo!! Eva Green needs another show ASAP or a stellar movie career (which has eluded her to date despite Casino Royale). Such an atmospheric show and a binge-watcher’s delight.