Just like Vanessa's role in the series, "Penny Dreadful" closes the curtain. Without a new season in tow, viewers are left basking in the inconsolable fact that there will be nothing to look forward to in terms of new episodes. So, is "Penny Dreadful" Season 4 now in the works?
Diehard fans knew of the massiveness of Vanessa's role. Hence, their emotions were in for a rollercoaster ride as they mentally assessed what could be next for the upcoming "Penny Dreadful" Season 4.
Movie News Guide reports that John Logan, creator of the "Penny Dreadful" series has declared that he has no intention to even tinker with the idea the fourth installment of the series. Showtime president David Nevins also showed support for John Logan's decision to cancel and halt all works pertaining to "Penny Dreadful" Season 4.
Eva Green, who portrays Vanessa in the said series, also shared that she although she was satisfied with the ending, she would certainly miss playing the role given to her. Will she be in "Penny Dreadful" Season 4?
Since Vanessa has been cut out of the scene, she will no longer be part of the cast if ever there would be a "Penny Dreadful" Season 4. If there would indeed be a spinoff, there would be a new protagonist played by Perdita Weeks as Catriona. There are also hints that Mr. Lyle's Egypt adventure will also have a part in the series' storyline should there be a spin-off.
TV Line also reports that John Logan originally planned to have another two or three seasons after "Penny Dreadful" Season 4. However, when Vanessa's role came to an end, he thought that it was time for bring closure to the story since the show mostly revolved around Vanessa.
"I was planning a third season, I realized, 'Oh, I see exactly where this is heading. She's going to have that moment, and the only way she can truly have it is at the moment of her death,'" Logan said. Fans of the series are still waiting and hopeful although there are still no updates or details on the buzz that there will be a spinoff or "Penny Dreadful" Season 4.
