[s1e1] Night Work -

The premiere episode of the gothic horror series Penny Dreadful , titled serves as a dark introduction to a world where literary monsters roam Victorian London. Directed by J.A. Bayona and written by John Logan, the episode establishes the central quest: Sir Malcolm Murray’s search for his missing daughter, Mina. Plot Overview

The story begins with the introduction of , an American sharpshooter performing in a traveling wild west show. He is recruited by the mysterious Vanessa Ives for a "night's work" that requires his specific combat skills. [S1E1] Night Work

An explorer of the African continent who is now dedicated to finding his daughter, Mina, who has been taken by a supernatural "master." The premiere episode of the gothic horror series