Thats the great thing about working on TV, which Id never really anticipated, Hartnett says.

Its kind of organic in that way.

If something is working, then it’s possible for you to take advantage of it.

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If somethings not working, you’re able to shy away from it.

As for what hasnt worked, the actor points to early ideas about his character.

Weve seen that a million times.

If hes doing that, hes doing that for a reason, because hes really hating himself.

Hear Hartnetts full breakdown of his character in the SoundCloud clip above.Penny Dreadfulreturns May 1 at 10 p.m.