Showtime's “Penny Dreadful”: Advance Review!

Showtime’s new series, “Penny Dreadful”, is an intriguing Gothic horror mystery created by John Logan. Its title comes from the books that Victorians devoured back in the Victorian era. It takes place in Victorian London, but deals with the idea of there being a space between Hell and the world of the living. Timothy Dalton and Eva Green star as Sir Malcolm Murray and Vanessa Ives, two London residents that are on a quest investigating their city's underworld. Along the way, they face encounters with horrific monsters and other creatures from storybooks.

Ethan Chandler, portrayed by Josh Hartnett, is an American roadside fun for laughs guns man who doesn't take his job or career seriously and gathers crowds around for funny little sideshow acts of showdowns. He is unaccustomed to gunning down vampires and other creatures, but that doesn't stop miss Ives from recruiting him as their muscle man. The three of them go on a paranormal investigation that takes them on a path dealing with the demimonde. Their journey brings them across the paths of literary characters such Victor Frankenstein, Mina Harker, Dorian Gray and others.

Although, there are other characters in the series, as far as I can tell from viewing the first two episodes, the show is mostly centered around Dalton and Green's characters. I've always loved Eva Green's acting and was very excited to see her in this. Her portrayal of Vanessa is one not to be missed as she graces the screen with her beauty and wonderful acting chops. I know Dalton from his short time as James Bond, but it is cool to see him in such a different role.

Since I'm a big horror fan, I love how dark the show is and I'm really looking forward to the remainder of the episodes. I'm intrigued enough now that I must see how far this story can continue while maintaining that sort of fresh feel you get with a new series. I wish this uniquely crafted series the best of luck and can only hope the future episodes continue to pique my interest.

Penny Dreadful airs Sunday nights at 10PM ET/PT on Showtime.

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Awesome Fan Theory: Frozen, Tangled and The Little Mermaid are CONNECTED!

Rapunzel and Eugene (from Tangled) attend Elsa's coronation in Frozen.

But it seems the connection between the movies goes further.

Three years before the events of Frozen, two things happened.

In the real world, Tangled was released. In the Disney world, Elsa's parents died.

What if Elsa's parents ship sank...on their way to Rapunzel's wedding?

The time frames match up. Also, then Rapunzel would be kind of obliged to attend Elsa's coronation.

But WHERE is The Little Mermaid, you ask? Look at the geography.

Arendelle (Frozen) is in NORWAY. Corona (Tangled) is in GERMANY. Ariel's Kingdom (The Little Mermaid) is near DENMARK.

So if Anna's & Elsa's parents' ship sunk on the way to Corona, near Denmark...

...Then Ariel goes exploring in the shipwreck that killed Elsa's parents!

...so Frozen, Tangled and The Little Mermaid are all connected.

MIND. BLOWN.

I do not own this fan theory just posting it as a reblog as many sources on the internet have done. Original source unknown. 

26 OMG Moments From The “Bates Motel” Season 2 Premiere. This show just keeps getting better and better with all the twists and turns. MAJOR SPOILERS for “Gone But Not Forgotten.”

1. Norman's breakdown at Miss Watson’s funeral. 

He knows more about her death then he’s letting on.

2. Too much motherly love for Norman? Maybe…

Norman and Norma still aren’t shy about showing “LOVE” 

3. Norman with Miss Watson’s pearl necklace. 

The real reason for all the tears at her funeral, maybe? 

4. Bradley tries killing herself. 

I guess Norman isn't the only one with daddy issues… 

5. Time JUMP! 

What did we miss in those four months? 

6. Norma got a haircut. 

Guess it was time for a fresh start; one could only hope,
in her case. 

7. The Bates Motel has no vacancy.

Business is booming but for how long? Time will tell.

8. Norman is still obsessed with Bradley.

Poor Norman, he doesn't realize the perfect girl is right in 

front of his eyes.. aka Emma. 

9. Bradley was in a mental hospital. 

Hopefully she learned something while there..

10. Dylan is sticking around and offering to pay rent. 

Yay! I like his character, hope his story stays interesting. 

11. Norman learning how to drive. 

Remind me to steer clear of the roads when he drives.. LOL

12. Norma seat hopping, flashing what no normal 
son wants to see.

This was pretty funny and random at the same time.

13. Norma still shows more affection towards Norman then

any mother should.. 

Once again, more "to close for comfort" mother & son bonding.

14. Bradley’s father was with a woman named Blair. 

Blair? Hmm... That matches the "All my love, B"
signatures in the love letters. 

15. Bradley questions a co-worker of Dylans about her father.

This guy was a total creep.. 

16. Bradley found her fathers gun. 

For a second, I thought she'd attempt suicide again, 

she chose to be a smart girl. 

17. Norman holds Miss Watson’s pears along with 

a news article about her death.

Talk about CREEPY.. 

18. Norman visits Miss Watson’s grave far to much.

Don't get caught caring too much, Norman.

19. Norman tries to frame someone for Miss Watson’s murder.

He almost gives himself away by knowing more about her death 
than he should. 

Be careful Norman.

20. Norma calls the head of the city council a “dick”.

This was a “LOL” moment for me. I'm glad this show can find 

humor in things and still be completely creepy at the sametime. 

21. Miss Watson’s first name was Blair.

So Miss Watson was the woman Bradley’s father was cheating

with. Things just got interesting. 

22. Norman confessed to knowing more about the night Miss

Watson was murdered. 

I knew it! Okay, fine! We all figured he remember more then he

was leading on. Ha!

23. Bradley tries seducing the creepy guy in order 
to get answers about her father.

Poor girl. I guess everyone goes through rough patches. 

24. Bradley draws a gun on creepy guy…  

Oh. SHIT. Something is about to go down. 

25. Boom! Bradley blows his head off. 

Talk about a headache… I wasn't expecting this!

26. Bradley asks Norman for help. 

Poor Norman the girl you love denies you, yet asks you to

help with the ultimate crime.

What Did You Think Of The Season Premiere? 
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