Episodes
As the season comes to a close we discuss Lovecraft Country Episode 10 the finale of the show. As everyone returns to Ardham for the final battle. Lovecraft Country Episode 10 “Full Circle” Summary With the Book of Names in their possession Atticus and Leti begin the incantation to remove the curse from Dee’s body, but are pulled through to another place where they are connected to Hanna and Atticus’ mum, Dora, who impart their wisdom of magic and their family on them....
Published 10/19/20
In it’s penultimate Lovecraft Country Episode 9 tackles one of the worst moments in American history. Rewind 1921 takes an unflinching look at the Tulsa Massacre of 1921 through the eyes of our main characters. Lovecraft Country Episode 9 “Rewind 1921” Summary Captain Lancaster’s spell has taken hold of Dee and only the blood of a close relative can save her. With Hippolyta still missing, Atticus’s “father” Montrose is their only hope. With Dee’s life on the line...
Published 10/12/20
Lots of storylines are coming together in Lovecraft Country Episode 8 as we get an episode focused around Dee Freeman and her experiences. We discuss it all on the Dreadful Podcast from TV Podcast Industries. Lovecraft Country Episode 8 “Jig-A-Bobo” Summary Following the murder of Emmet “Bobo” Till, tensions run high in Southside Chicago! Dee goes missing, as she slips away from Emmet’s funeral. As Atticus, Montrose, Leti and Ruby search for her she is found by Captain...
Published 10/05/20
It’s a strange wonderful trip through time and space on Lovecraft Country Episode 7 “I Am.” Hypolytta learns what kind of person she is. Lovecraft Country Episode 7 “I Am.” Summary After going to Ardham County, Hippolyta’s journey of discovery continues through time and space after unlocking the secrets of Hiram’s Orary. Elsewhere, Atticus and his father’s relationship hits a new low as he encounters Montrose and Sammy at his dad’s flat while looking for information...
Published 09/28/20
In Lovecraft Country Episode 6 we are treated to an entirely Korean based story of possession which made Atticus into the man he is. We discuss it all in the latest episode of The Dreadful Podcast from TV Podcast Industries. Lovecraft Country Episode 6 “Meet Me In Daegu” Summary 1949, with Korea on the brink of war between North and South, a Korean nursing student Ji-Ah in Daegu, with an interest in American movies, is looking for soul mates! During the summer of 1950,...
Published 09/21/20
Every body is changing in Lovecraft Country Episode 5 we discuss it all in full spoiler filled detail and the transformations are fascinating. Join us for this weeks Dreadful Podcast from TV Podcast Industries. Lovecraft Country Episode 5 “Strange Case” Summary After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus’...
Published 09/14/20
Get your codex and your fedora out for Lovecraft Country Episode 4 as the team goes on a big adventure to find the lost pages of the Book of Adam. We discuss it all on this weeks Dreadful Podcast from TV Podcast Industries. Lovecraft Country Episode 4 “A History of Violence” Summary Montrose is drinking as he tries to confront both the pain of George’s death and the knowledge he has consumed from the Bye Laws of the Sons of Adam. After Christina Braithwaite mysteriously...
Published 09/06/20
It’s a haunted house horror on Lovecraft Country Podcast Episode 3 a fun scary story surrounded by some horrible historical horrors. We chat about it all on this weeks Dreadful Podcast from TV Podcast Industries. Lovecraft Country Podcast Episode 3 “Holy Ghost” Summary Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby (Wunmi Mosaku), Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a boarding house – an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and...
Published 08/31/20
This week on Lovecraft Country Episode 2 an entire season worth of twists and turns are squeezed into a tightly packed mind-bending hour of TV. We discuss it all on the Dreadful Podcast. Lovecraft Country Episode 2 “Whitey’s On The Moon” Summary Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Braithwhite (Abbey Lee) and her elusive father Samuel...
Published 08/24/20
The Dreadful Podcast heads down to Lovecraft Country to chat about “Sundown” Lovecraft Country Episode 1 in our spoiler filled discussion of the new HBO and Sky Atlantic series. Lovecraft Country Episode 1 “Sundown” Summary Korean war veteran Atticus Freeman with his uncle George and his high school friend Letitia head on a road trip to Ardham County to discover the whereabouts of ‘Tics father Montrose. Along the way their journey is filled with horrors of reality and...
Published 08/20/20
The full team are here for the Penny Dreadful City of Angels Season 1 Recap Podcast. Joining us once again for our spoiler filled chat about the whole show is Rey from Into the Knight THE Moon Knight podcast. Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful Season 1 Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor Peter Craft played by Rory Kinnear* Maria Vega played by...
Published 07/19/20
It’s the Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 10 “Day of the Dead”. It’s the finale of season one or is it the finale of the show? There are definitely clues to where a second season could go as the central mystery of the first season is resolved while new plans are revealed for the future of Los Angeles. Directed by: Richard J. Lewis Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Day of The Dead” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio...
Published 06/30/20
It’s the penultimate episode of Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 9. This episode feels like a crescendo as the Vega family converge on the Crimson Cat. One of the best episodes of the season featuring great performances from the cast, beautiful cinematography, sparkling dialogue and a tragic affecting close to the episode. John and Derek discuss it all in our spoiler filled podcast. Directed by: Daniel Attias Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John...
Published 06/22/20
With Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 8 we get some of the creepiest elements so far this season. Weird children, dream manipulation, fiery deaths and a Tommy gun shoot out are added to our usual blend of real life horrors for a great episode of the show. Directed by: Sheree Folkson Written by: Tatiana Suarez-Pico Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Hide and Seek” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago...
Published 06/17/20
We chat about Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 7 as Maria Vega challenges the demon that has been affecting her family and her life. Directed by: Sheree Folkson Written by: Colin S. Liddle Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Maria and the Beast” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor Peter Craft played by Rory Kinnear* Maria Vega played by Adriana Barraza*...
Published 06/09/20
With the reality of what is going on across America we discuss Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 6. What would be a tense episode anyway, with a number of questionable choices for our lead investigators and the issues raised, “How it is With Brothers” seems even more timely. Directed by:  Roxann Dawson Written by: Vinnie Wilhelm Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “How It Is With Brothers” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie...
Published 06/02/20
Love is in the air in Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 5. We chat all about “Children of The Royal Sun” from a supernatural Aztec connection for the Pacheco’s to an investigation stretching across Los Angeles. Directed by:  Roxann Dawson Written by: Jose Rivera Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Children of The Royal Sun” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor...
Published 05/26/20
We chat all about Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 4 “Josefina and the Holy Spirit”. Magda gets revenge through all of her personas and after an attack Josefina Vega seeks help from Sister Molly. Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Josefina And The Holy Spirit” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor Peter...
Published 05/19/20
We discuss Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 3 “Wicked Old World” in our latest podcast. Tiago Vega and Sister Molly’s relationship while his younger brother Mateo gets introduced to the exciting world of the Pachucos. Directed by: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Wicked Old World” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex/Rio played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto*...
Published 05/12/20
Welcome back fellow Penny Faithful to our Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 2 “Dead People Lie Down” podcast. Tiago Vega and Lewis Michener’s investigation leads them to the Joyful Voices Ministry and Sister Molly. Directed by: Paco Cabezas Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Dead PeopleLie Down” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor Peter Craft...
Published 05/05/20
A new volume begins with Penny Dreadful City of Angels Episode 1. The supernatural influence on LA in 1938 is felt on all sides of the city and Santa Muerte is collecting the souls. Directed by: Paco Cabezas Written by: John Logan Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful “Santa Muerte” Cast * Magda/Elsa/Alex played by Natalie Dormer* Santiago (Tiago) Vega played by Daniel Zovatto* Doctor Peter Craft played by Rory Kinnear* Maria Vega played...
Published 04/28/20
After twenty-seven episodes our retrospective reaches the Penny Dreadful Finale. Season 3 Episode 9 “The Blessed Dark” is the conclusion of the three season long story of the battle for the soul of Vanessa Ives. We’ll be back next week with a brand new story in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels. Directed by: Paco Cabezas Written by: John Logan Staff Writers: Andrew Hinderaker and Krysty Wilson-Cairns Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Penny Dreadful...
Published 04/23/20
This is the penultimate episode of our Penny Dreadful retrospective series. We discuss Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 8 “Perpetual Night” in full detail as the series begins to wrap up the stories of all it’s main protagonists. Directed by: Damon Thomas Written by: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Staff Writers: Andrew Hinderaker and Krysty Wilson-Cairns Penny Dreadful “Perpetual Night” Cast * Vanessa Ives played by Eva...
Published 04/22/20
Our retrospective series continues with Penny Dreadful Season 3 Episode 7 “Ebb Tide”. As Lily rallies her troops to bring her the right hand of the bad men of London, Dorian gets a bad feeling about their intentions. Directed by: Paco Cabezas Written by: Krysty Wilson-Cairns Showrunner/Created by: John Logan Staff Writer: Andrew Hinderaker Penny Dreadful “Ebb Tide” Cast * Vanessa Ives played by Eva Green* Sir Malcolm Murray played by Timothy...
Published 04/21/20