Admittedly, as a fan of the original who was gutted when it end, I hoped this would be some kind of continuation. However, it’s not, but it’s still in the Penny Dreadful Universe so to speak.

Despite the change in era and location, it still has the supernatural element, which surrounds those depreciated in this show.

Although fantasy, I was intrigued and read deeper about the show and the amount of historical research behind this show. A passionate subject for John Logan and I love how he’s taken reality and given all sides a voice, even although it’s cleverly interwoven with the supernatural, to make it more appealing to a broader audience.

So, I’m not at all disappointed anymore after 3 episodes; a slow start, but it’s looking to be a complex story and feel it’s going to be a big hit.

Still sad the original left our screens, it was one of my favourites.

I’m looking forward to seeing much more from John Logan.

PS. I’ve yet to rate the show, after all there’s only 3 episodes which have been screened. I will await full judgement until the season’s end.