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Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
★ 6.8/10•2020•1h 0m•TV-MA•Sci-Fi & Fantasy•Drama•Crime
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Rooted in the conflict between characters connected to the deity Santa Muerte and others allied with the Devil, this saga explores an exciting mix of the supernatural and the combustible reality of 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place deeply infused with Mexican-American folklore and social tension.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateApr 26, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Santa MuerteE168m

Santa Muerte

Los Angeles, 1938. LAPD detective Tiago Vega and his partner, Lewis Michener, investigate a murder. While at City Hall, Tiago’s activist brother Raul Vega battles with the fiery Councilman Charlton Townsend over the construction of California’s first freeway. Meanwhile, Peter Craft, the head of the German-American Bun, meets Elsa, the mysterious mother of one of his patients. Sensing danger, Tiago’s mother Maria pleads with Santa Muerte to protect her family as the rising tensions in the city threaten to explode.

Apr 26, 2020

Episode 2 - Dead People Lie DownE256m

Dead People Lie Down

Raul Vega lies on the brink of death. Tiago and Lewis meet radio evangelist Sister Molly Finnister. Councilman Townsend furthers his political goals. Peter Craft runs into Elsa at the beach.

May 3, 2020

Episode 3 - Wicked Old WorldE357m

Wicked Old World

Tiago and Molly try escaping their complicated lives. Lewis interrogates a Cal-Tech student. Townsend and Alex's agenda is jeopardized by a Councilwoman. Peter Craft discovers a dark truth at Elsa's home. Mateo visits a Chicano dance hall.

May 10, 2020

Episode 4 - Josefina and the Holy SpiritE458m

Josefina and the Holy Spirit

Tiago scours Sister Molly's beach house for clues. Peter Craft invites Elsa to a party at his home. Lewis asks a gangster to help battle the growing Nazi menace in LA. Josefina Vega has a harrowing encounter with the police.

May 17, 2020

Episode 5 - Children of the Royal SunE554m

Children of the Royal Sun

Josefina confides in Sister Molly, who's shocked to discover Josefina is Tiago's sister. Tiago and Lewis's investigation takes them to the Vega House. Townsend is lectured about his personal life. Tiago confronts Mateo.

May 24, 2020

Episode 6 - How it is with BrothersE656m

How it is with Brothers

Tiago and Lewis interrogate Diego, seeking a confession, while Lewis senses Tiago is hiding something from him. Adelaide warns Molly about her personal desires jeopardizing the Temple's future. Townsend learns of Kurt's surprising past. Peter Craft makes a dramatic decision about his marriage with Linda. Maria tracks down Mateo and pleads with him to come home.

May 31, 2020

Episode 7 - Maria and the BeastE753m

Maria and the Beast

Molly visits Tiago at his apartment. Dottie and Lewis confront Brian. Elsa and Frank move in with the Crafts. Alex and Townsend discuss how to defeat Councilwoman Beck. Maria summons Santa Muerte.

Jun 7, 2020

Episode 8 - Hide and SeekE855m

Hide and Seek

Lewis confronts Townsend in his office. Rio implores Mateo embrace her and the Pachucos. Peter visits Linda at the asylum. Townsend and Kurt go on a dangerous outing. Maria fights to protect the Craft boys from Frank.

Jun 14, 2020

Episode 9 - Sing, Sing, SingE953m

Sing, Sing, Sing

In danger, Tiago and Lewis must make bold decisions. With Townsend at the end of his rope, he’s forced to turn to a last resort. Spurred by Elsa, Peter decides to take Tom, Trevor and Frank to the movies. Lewis oversees the prison transfer of Diego Lopez as Tiago and Molly go dancing at the Crimson Cat, where they confront the rest of the Vega family.

Jun 21, 2020

Episode 10 - Day of the DeadE1063m

Day of the Dead

Peter Craft, Elsa and the boys are trapped amidst a riot. Townsend celebrates the rise of his political fortune. Tiago and Molly face reality about their relationship. Lewis and Tiago protect Brian. The Vegas celebrate the Day of the Dead.

Jun 28, 2020

Actors

Natalie Dormer

Natalie Dormer

Magda

Daniel Zovatto

Daniel Zovatto

Tiago Vega

Kerry Bishé

Kerry Bishé

Sister Molly

Adriana Barraza

Adriana Barraza

Maria Vega

Jessica Garza

Jessica Garza

Josefina Vega

Michael Gladis

Michael Gladis

Charlton Townsend

Johnathan Nieves

Johnathan Nieves

Mateo Vega

Rory Kinnear

Rory Kinnear

Dr. Peter Craft

Nathan Lane

Nathan Lane

Lewis Michener

Rico Suarez

Rico Suarez

Pachucho

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