Ferdinand Lyle is a fictional character portrayed by Simon Russell Beale in the TV series Penny Dreadful.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Night Work (season 1), they were 53 years old.
They appear in 14 episodes out of a total of 27 aired and have accumulated 22 positive votes.
Episodes14
Night Work
episode S1.E1 april 2014London 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.
Séance
episode S1.E2 may 2014Vanessa 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.
Fresh Hell
episode S2.E1 may 2015Sir Malcolm returns to find a new evil hunting Vanessa.
Verbis Diablo
episode S2.E2 may 2015A 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.
The Nightcomers
episode S2.E3 may 2015In 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.
Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
episode S2.E4 may 2015Lyle 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.
Above the Vaulted Sky
episode S2.E5 may 2015Vanessa, 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.
Glorious Horrors
episode S2.E6 june 2015Sir 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.
Little Scorpion
episode S2.E7 june 2015Vanessa and Ethan flee London for the Cut-Wife's cottage; a figure from the past resurfaces.
Memento Mori
episode S2.E8 june 2015The Creature unleashes his rage; Sir Malcolm confronts Evelyn.
And Hell Itself My Only Foe
episode S2.E9 june 2015Vanessa goes alone to battle Evelyn in order to save Sir Malcolm.
And They Were Enemies
episode S2.E10 july 2015Vanessa must rely on her strength in order to defeat the demon.
The Day Tennyson Died
episode S3.E1 may 2016With 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.
No Beast So Fierce
episode S3.E6 june 2016Vanessa 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.
- Night Work
- Séance
- Fresh Hell
- Verbis Diablo
- The Nightcomers
- Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
- Above the Vaulted Sky
- Glorious Horrors
- Little Scorpion
- Memento Mori
- And Hell Itself My Only Foe
- And They Were Enemies
- The Day Tennyson Died
- No Beast So Fierce
Best moments6
- 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.
- Sir Malcolm returns to find a new evil hunting Vanessa.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Night Work
- Fresh Hell
- Verbis Diablo
- Evil Spirits in Heavenly Places
- Above the Vaulted Sky
- Glorious Horrors