Matt Zane: “Let’s be honest, there was no reason to pull the music off this track and change it. But by doing so they get some of the publishing. Personally, I would have left it as Wayne intended.”
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Ramey sadly passed away in May of 2025.
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Horror fans are quite protective of their monsters, and when a new story stumbles along their path claiming to reflect some of the most classic monsters of all time in a way we’ve never seen before, you can rest assured the skepticism hits harder than a bong at Burning Man. Shockingly, the show Penny Dreadful was able to break through my immense wall of skepticism and become one of the best gothic series I’ve ever watched. Not perfect, but do we really need perfection, or have we all just become too spoiled with content that we feel every detail and nuance needs an explanation? That might be the case depending on who you ask, as many viewers of this show have expressed their immense disdain towards its fast paced ending. Wrapping up storylines they felt deserved more time to be fleshed out, despite the creator’s words reflecting an opposition to that idea. Either way you approach the ending of the story, it is just that: a beautifully dark story told over the course of twenty seven episodes and three seasons.
The first season introduces characters we are all too familiar with in the horror universe, but introduced in ways that keep its intentions fresh and intriguing. I found the plot to be somewhat slow and sleepy during the first few episodes, but as time went on, and you’re introduced to more people, you start to find out little clues that piece together a puzzle that grows in size the more you put it together. While this might sound daunting for those like me who cannot stand shows where people say “You have to stick with it!“, I will vouch for the fact that the slow build is intentional, and the rest of the series contrasts it nicely. The pace of the story requires a steady hand at first in order to build trust and inquiry, something that rushing through up front would have destroyed early on, thus making such a fast paced ending all the more worthless and without merit.
One of my favorite aspects of this story was just how historically rich it was within the realm of gothic and horror history. The production was a living, breathing entity that lent itself beautifully to the direction of everyone involved. It left you feeling like this was an actual place in time where you were witnessing these events unfold, unlike a massive set piece on a Hollywood backlot. This, in turn, gave credence to the illusion of magic and monsters when they are revealed. Your morality has no quarrel with believing its legitimacy in such a realm rich with lush layers of darkness and despair. When the fantastical elements of the story reveal themselves, it’s done in a way that doesn’t leave you questioning if it’s plausible, but rather why it took so long to get there in the first place, and what the consequences of such actions will be.
Without diving deeper into detail in an attempt to avoid spoiling any of the numerous surprises that lurk around every corner of this show, I’ll simply end my recommendation by stating how much I appreciated the finality of this story. It has a beginning, a middle, and an end, all standing on a foundation of truly great storytelling that encompasses everything a fan of gothic horror could ask for. Yes, there are things that could have been done differently, but as is the case in any story. Like I said earlier, this might be a result of us being too greedy in an age where information is forced down our throats at a rapid pace. When a story like this comes along with such a deep lore and history, it’s only natural for us to want more. That’s precisely why I believe many fans of Penny Dreadful felt slighted in the end. It’s a story that lures you in, holds your attention, and casts you out into the darkness when it’s finished with you, much like the monsters of the show do at their own discretion, but at least here you still have your life. One that you can use to rewatch the show as many times as your black little heart desires.
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