Fair rating?Penny Dreadful· Season 3 · Episode 1
The Day Tennyson Died
On Ferdinand's advice, Vanessa goes to see an alienist, Dr. Seward. Meanwhile, Ethan receives a reprieve from death while Malcolm receives a visitor. Elsewhere, Caliban begins his journey back to England while Victor seeks out an old friend for help dealing with Lily.
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#1In Season 3of 9 rated episodes
#2All-timeof 27 rated episodes
+0.3vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.2
2016First airedMay 1, 2016
Guest stars
Sarah Greeneas Hecate Poole
Douglas Hodgeas Inspector Bartholomew Rusk
Simon Russell Bealeas Ferdinand Lyle
Shazad Latifas Dr. Henry Jekyll
Christian Camargoas Dr. Alexander Sweet
Samuel Barnettas Renfield
Cokey Falkowas Scarman
Jack Hickeyas Junior Inspector
Casper Allpressas Jack
Pandora Colinas Maggie / Marjorie
Sebastian Croftas Boy Familiar
Jack Greenleesas Lead Familiar
Jonathan Delaney Tynanas Colleague of Dr. Sweet
Bradley Hallas Sailor #1Crew
Damon ThomasDirector
John LoganWriterShows like Penny Dreadful
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