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John Clare is a fictional character portrayed by Rory Kinnear in the TV series Penny Dreadful.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Night Work (season 1), they were 36 years old.
They appear in all 27 aired episodes and have accumulated 16961 positive votes.
The character of John Clare is mainly associated with Dr. Victor Frankenstein, Vanessa Ives and Lily.

John Clare

by Rory Kinnear

character

Episodes27

  • 8
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    Night Work

    episode S1.E1 april 2014
    London 1891. Renowned explorer Sir Malcolm Murray and the strangely beautiful Vanessa Ives recruit American sharp-shooter Ethan Chandler and Dr. Victor Frankenstein to help them search for someone who has been lost.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Séance

    episode S1.E2 may 2014
    Vanessa and Sir Malcolm encounter the mysteriously beautiful Dorian Gray at a party. Things take a turn, however, when renowned medium Madame Kali hosts a séance. Meanwhile, Ethan befriends Ms. Brona Croft, a young Irish immigrant.
  • 7.8
    /10

    Resurrection

    episode S1.E3 may 2014
    Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
  • 7.6
    /10

    Demimonde

    episode S1.E4 june 2014
    Vanessa's infatuation with Dorian Gray grows. Professor Van Helsing is hired to work with Dr. Frankenstein. Fenton draws his master to Sir Malcolm's mansion.
  • 8.6
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    Closer Than Sisters

    episode S1.E5 june 2014
    Vanessa recalls her past and the events that ultimately lead to Mina's disappearance.
  • 8
    /10

    What Death Can Join Together

    episode S1.E6 june 2014
    Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.
  • 8.8
    /10

    Possession

    episode S1.E7 june 2014
    Over the course of four harrowing weeks, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene do everything they can to save Vanessa from what's within her.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Grand Guignol

    episode S1.E8 june 2014
    After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater - only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
  • 8.2
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    Fresh Hell

    episode S2.E1 may 2015
    Sir Malcolm returns to find a new evil hunting Vanessa.
  • 8.1
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    Verbis Diablo

    episode S2.E2 may 2015
    A haunted Vanessa turns to Sir Malcolm for solace. Meanwhile, Dorian Gray meets an intriguing woman with a secret, Hecate hunts down a prize for her mother - and Ferdinand Lyle reveals the disturbing backstory of the Verbis Diablo.
  • 9
    /10

    The Nightcomers

    episode S2.E3 may 2015
    In a flashback, Vanessa meets The Cut-Wife, who quickly realizes the extent of Vanessa's powers and warns her of the danger that lies ahead - and the evil that pursues her.
  • 8.1
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    Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places

    episode S2.E4 may 2015
    Lyle reveals how the story of the Verbis Diablo affects Vanessa. Meanwhile, Hecate tries to get closer to Ethan; Angelique and Dorian's romance grows; and Inspector Rusk interviews the sole survivor of the Mariner's Inn massacre.
  • 7.9
    /10

    Above the Vaulted Sky

    episode S2.E5 may 2015
    Vanessa, Ethan and Sir Malcolm protect the mansion from another attack. Meanwhile, Angelique is humiliated while out with Dorian and, as Evelyn works on a new totem, Hecate returns to her mother with a gift.
  • 8.3
    /10

    Glorious Horrors

    episode S2.E6 june 2015
    Sir Malcolm gets tragic news. Roper hunts down Ethan. Dorian hosts a lavish ball in Angelique's honor. And a glorious night turns to horror for Vanessa.
  • 8.2
    /10

    Little Scorpion

    episode S2.E7 june 2015
    Vanessa and Ethan flee London for the Cut-Wife's cottage; a figure from the past resurfaces.
  • 8.5
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    Memento Mori

    episode S2.E8 june 2015
    The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm confronts Evelyn.
  • 8.8
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    And Hell Itself My Only Foe

    episode S2.E9 june 2015
    Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn in order to save Sir Malcolm.
  • 8.9
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    And They Were Enemies

    episode S2.E10 july 2015
    Vanessa must rely on her strength in order to defeat the demon.
  • 8.6
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    The Day Tennyson Died

    episode S3.E1 may 2016
    With Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Dr. Frankenstein now scattered around the world facing their own demons, a shattered and despondent Vanessa seeks the help of Dr. Seward to battle a new evil.
  • 8.3
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    Predators Far and Near

    episode S3.E2 may 2016
    Sir Malcolm continues on his journey with the enigmatic Kaetenay. Meanwhile, Ethan gets some unexpected help from Hecate, Drs. Frankenstein and Jekyll hatch a plan and unbeknownst to her, evil forces track Vanessa's every move.
  • 8.1
    /10

    Good and Evil Braided Be

    episode S3.E3 may 2016
    Vanessa Ives is confronted by a familiar face who will reveal a clue to her past.
  • 9.1
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    A Blade of Grass

    episode S3.E4 may 2016
    With the help of Dr. Seward, Vanessa undergoes hypnosis to relive her time in the Banning Clinic.
  • 7.9
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    This World Is Our Hell

    episode S3.E5 may 2016
    Hounded through the desert by Kaetenay and others, Ethan faces a reckoning. In London, Victor makes a dire modification to Jekyll's cure for madness.
  • 8.3
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    No Beast So Fierce

    episode S3.E6 june 2016
    Vanessa contacts her old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help. Lyle introduces her to Catriona Hartdegen. Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion. Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Talbot's ranch.
  • 8.4
    /10

    Ebb Tide

    episode S3.E7 june 2016
    Lily sends her legion of women on a gruesome mission, Vanessa makes an ominous choice, and Kaetenay's visions drive Ethan toward his destiny.
  • 8.5
    /10

    Perpetual Night

    episode S3.E8 june 2016
    While an apocalyptic pestilence enshrouds London, Victor decides Lily's fate and Ethan comes face-to-face with the evil that seduces Vanessa.
  • 8.2
    /10

    The Blessed Dark

    episode S3.E9 june 2016
    Sir Malcolm and his allies battle the fiend laying claim to Vanessa, the Creature faces a baleful demand, and Ethan makes a heartrending choice.

Best moments10

  • 9.1
    /10
    24% of the votes

    A Blade of Grass

    episode S3.E4 may 2016
    With the help of Dr. Seward, Vanessa undergoes hypnosis to relive her time in the Banning Clinic.
  • 8.1
    /10
    20% of the votes

    Good and Evil Braided Be

    episode S3.E3 may 2016
    Vanessa Ives is confronted by a familiar face who will reveal a clue to her past.
  • 7.8
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Resurrection

    episode S1.E3 may 2014
    Dr. Frankenstein is confronted by his past. Vanessa has a vision of Mina, which leads to a strange discovery at the London Zoo.
  • 8.4
    /10
    12% of the votes

    Ebb Tide

    episode S3.E7 june 2016
    Lily sends her legion of women on a gruesome mission, Vanessa makes an ominous choice, and Kaetenay's visions drive Ethan toward his destiny.
  • 8.2
    /10
    9% of the votes

    The Blessed Dark

    episode S3.E9 june 2016
    Sir Malcolm and his allies battle the fiend laying claim to Vanessa, the Creature faces a baleful demand, and Ethan makes a heartrending choice.
  • 8.9
    /10
    9% of the votes

    And They Were Enemies

    episode S2.E10 july 2015
    Vanessa must rely on her strength in order to defeat the demon.
  • 8.4
    /10
    3% of the votes

    Grand Guignol

    episode S1.E8 june 2014
    After a vision of the Grand Guignol, Vanessa, Sir Malcolm, Ethan, Dr. Frankenstein and Sembene explore an empty theater - only to be confronted by their worst nightmares.
  • 8.3
    /10
    2% of the votes

    No Beast So Fierce

    episode S3.E6 june 2016
    Vanessa contacts her old friend Ferdinand Lyle for help. Lyle introduces her to Catriona Hartdegen. Lily, Dorian and Justine put their plan in motion. Ethan, Sir Malcolm and Hecate arrive at Talbot's ranch.
  • 8.2
    /10
    2% of the votes

    Fresh Hell

    episode S2.E1 may 2015
    Sir Malcolm returns to find a new evil hunting Vanessa.
  • 8
    /10
    1% of the votes

    What Death Can Join Together

    episode S1.E6 june 2014
    Vanessa's latest vision leads Sir Malcolm, Ethan and Sembene on a search. Professor Van Helsing reveals more details to Dr. Frankenstein about who has taken Mina.

Votes per episode

17
E1
79
E2
2K
E3
77
E4
4
E5
103
E6
9
E7
506
E8
371
E1
188
E2
9
E3
29
E4
180
E5
14
E6
6
E7
29
E8
38
E9
1.4K
E10
89
E1
16
E2
3.2K
E3
4.3K
E4
47
E5
242
E6
2.1K
E7
62
E8
1.9K
E9