Confronting new horrors in dangerous new lands, Ethan Chandler, Dr. Frankenstein, Dorian Gray, Sir Malcolm, the Creature, and the ravishing but deadly Lily must each face -- and embrace -- their own most truly monstrous selves. But for Vanessa Ives, accepting her demons could exact a terrible cost and plunge the world into unending darkness.
Cast
Eva Green
Vanessa Ives
Josh Hartnett
Ethan Chandler
Timothy Dalton
Sir Malcolm Murray
Harry Treadaway
Dr. Victor Frankenstein
Reeve Carney
Dorian Gray
Rory Kinnear
John Clare / The Creature
Billie Piper
Lily / Brona Croft
Simon Russell Beale
Ferdinand Lyle
Patti LuPone
Dr. Seward
Wes Studi
Kaetenay
Jack Hickey
Junior Inspector
Elif Knight
Beggar Woman
Sebastian Croft
Boy Familiar
Jessica Barden
Justine
Perdita Weeks
Catriona Hartdegen
Douglas Hodge
Bartholomew Rusk
Sarah Greene
Hecate Poole
Brian Cox
Jared Talbot
Shazad Latif
Dr. Henry Jekyll
Samuel Barnett
Renfield
Christian Camargo
Dr. Alexander Sweet
Tantoo Cardinal
Old Native American Woman
Episodes
The Day Tennyson Died
Ethan, now a prisoner under the watchful eye of Scotland Yard Inspector Rusk, is on a train speeding through the desert of the American West. Meanwhile, Sir Malcolm is confronted by a mysterious Native American man in Zanzibar. Back in London, Dr. Frankenstein seeks out his old friend Dr. Jekyll and Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
Predators Far and Near
Lily and Dorian pay a visit to a most unusual show, and Vanessa invites Sweet to a different show. Rusk sets out to track down Ethan and make sure that he hangs, and Henry demonstrates the efficacy of his potion for Victor.
Good and Evil Braided Be
Vanessa asks Seward to hypnotically regress her after learning that she met the Master sometime in the past. Rusk learns that Ethan has a new ally. Caliban finds his wife and child. Lily and Dorian have Justine pledge her service to them.
A Blade of Grass
Through hypnosis, Vanessa relives what happened to her in the Banning Institute, including the man who befriended her... and the spirits who tormented her.
This World is Our Hell
Hecate and Ethan try to survive in the desert wasteland, as thirst and their unrelenting pursuers take their toll. Meanwhile, Victor and Henry continue with their work in Bedlam.
No Beast So Fierce
Vanessa turns to old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help, who introduces her to a new ally. Meanwhile, Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion; and Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Jarod Talbot's ranch.
Ebb Tide
Kaetenay has a vision of impending doom. Frankenstein and Jekyll get help from an unlikely foe. The Creature finally gains courage. Vanessa learns an awful truth.
Perpetual Night
Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Kaetenay return to London, where Ethan searches for Dr. Frankenstein. Dr. Seward discovers Renfield's secret. Lily reveals a heartbreaking story from Brona Croft's past.
The Blessed Dark
Season finale. Ethan learns the shocking truth about Kaetenay. Dr. Seward uses hypnosis on Renfield. Meanwhile, The Creature must make a moral decision as Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Kaetenay, Dr. Seward and Catriona battle to save Vanessa.
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