And here was me thinking that "Closer Than Sisters" couldn't be topped. Oh boy, was I foolish to think so! "Possession" combines everything Penny Dreadful has managed to do well in an amazing package, packed with a big punch. Once again, the story took a shift towards Vanessa and, again, it was incredible. Not only it served well to give a proper solution to her character's arc (or so I think) but also revealing a lot about the others, thanks to The Devil's outburst, a clever way to expose the characters in a quick, stylish and horrifying way without needing of another flashback session.
Once again, the brightest (or darkest?) star of the episode was no doubt ms. Green, which is truly a force of nature in terms of commitment, energy and raw passion towards the art of acting. Every single moment she's in the screen, it shines, and in another moment delves into darkness and horror. Like I've read in another review around the web, "I actually need proof that she is NOT possessed." Josh Hartnett also delivered the goods, in a surprising turn which I won't spoil, but also truly welcomed.
This episode had it all: it was scary, intense, emotional and even weirdly, darkly comic sometimes. It was a proof that the show runners know what they're doing, with faith in the talented cast, specially Eva, delivering the performance of her career. Brilliant episode and one that will stay with viewers for some time.
