Showtime to Provide Early Look at ‘Happyish,’ ‘Penny Dreadful’

Showtime will offer early sampling on its new comedy series HAPPYish and its sophomore horror series Penny Dreadful prior to their debuts on the network.

The premiere episode HAPPYish and the second season premiere episode of Penny Dreadful are currently available on YouTube and Sho.com as well as on cable operator, telco and satellite distributors' free on demand channels and websites, according to Showtime. The episodes are also available on Showtime On Demand, as well as on portable devices such as iPads, iPhones and Andriod phones and tablets, said network officials.

HAPPYish debuts on the network April 26, while Penny Dreadful debuts May 3.

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