Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Review: A Fresh, Vibrant Story Should Hook Old and New Fans

Giving it up for her grad! Kelly Ripa congratulated her 22-year-old son, Michael, for his New York University graduation.

Watch out Tony Hawk, there’s a new skateboarder shredding up Los Angeles! Kendall Jenner was seen on Tuesday, May 12, showing off her skateboarding skills while in lockdown with some pals, including singer Justine Skye. The 24-year-old model sported an Aerosmith T-shirt with Adidas spandex short-shorts. Kendall kept her balance on the skateboard pretty well, while goofing around with Justine and sharing a laugh with pals despite the Los Angeles lockdown.

Fans aren't happy with Tyra Banks after an old clip from "America's Next Top Model" resurfaced on social media. In the clip from 2006, the creator and former judge/host of the modeling competition show is seen pressuring Cycle 6 contestant Danielle Evans to get dental surgery to close the gap between her two front teeth.

Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos shared a story about the lengths that his jealousy took him one night early on in their marriage. The couple, who have been married for 24 years, were one of many who agreed to share deeply personal stories in a new book by Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue titled “What Makes a Marriage Last.” In their part, Ripa and Consuelos explained how to deal with a partner’s jealousy.

Looking to adopt a new skin regimen while quarantining at home? Well, Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Denise Richards might have the wrinkle-fighting solution you’ve been waiting for. On Friday, May 1, the 49-year-old actress unveiled a brand-new skincare line called CBme Beauty.

What's that, Lassie? Timmy's trapped in a well? But he's OK and he has his phone? He just wants some recommendations for TV shows to watch while he's down there? And he's gonna be down there from Sunday, April 26 to Saturday, May 2? All right, Lassie. You're sure he's OK? He doesn't want us to rescue him right away? He says he's chilling? If you say so, Lassie. You tell Timmy these are the recs we have for him.

All it took to get Rory Kinnear on board for Penny Dreadful: City of Angels was a two-word email subject line. Kinnear, who played Frankenstein's Creature in the first Penny Dreadful, returns for City of Angels as an entirely different character — this time, he's the doctor. It's a role that really cuts down on his time in the makeup chair, which Penny Dreadful and City of Angels creator John Logan knew would be a selling point.

Santiago Vega (Daniel Zovatto) is the pride of his family. As “Penny Dreadful: City of Angels” opens, he is receiving his detective’s badge from the Los Angeles Police Department. Vega’s promotion is a blessing and a curse. He is charged with defending the law, but that often putting Vega at odds with his brothers Raul (Adam Rodriguez) and Mateo (Johnathan Nieves).

By Audrey Cleo Yap

Over a decade after her breakthrough role as Anne Boleyn on, Natalie Dormer is back on Showtime with the darkly charming spinoff,, in which she plays Magda, a shape-shifting demon and craver of chaos. The lead role — which actually sees her playing multiple personas — is showcase for the English actress who has since garnered international acclaim thanks to supporting characters as Margaery Tyrell on and Cressida in films. 

By Jazz Tangcay

If you're still smarting from Penny Dreadful's untimely end, take heart: Showtime's Gothic horror drama is being reanimated — in spirit. John Logan, the creator, writer, and executive producer of Penny Dreadful, is returning to old haunts with Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, a so-called "spiritual descendant" of the original drama.

You don't have to wait any longer to watch Natalie Dormer play a demon. Showtime announced on Friday that the series premiere of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels has been released online early, ahead of its on-air premiere on Sunday.

By Denise Petski

The first thing people will talk about when it comes to Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is its title. The new Showtime drama, premiering April 26, isn't a revival or a spin-off of Penny Dreadful, and it isn't exactly a new chapter in an American Horror Story-type anthology, although if series creator John Logan wants to go in that direction, he's got my blessing.

There's a new Penny Dreadful in town — and just in time. Nearly four years after the beloved gothic horror series wrapped up its three-season run in 2016, its spirit has been reincarnated in Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, premiering April 26 on Showtime.

By Michael Schneider