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With Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé, Adriana Barraza. When a grisly murder shocks Los Angeles in 1938, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the troubled history of the city.
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- 2020-04-23
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Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is set nearly 50 years after the original series, during the Golden Age of Hollywood in the 1930s. It takes place in 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place "deeply infused with Mexican-American folklore and social tension". The characters are connected in a conflict between the Mexican folklore deity, Santa Muerte, the ca...
Main
1. Natalie Dormer as Magda, a demon who can take various forms. Magda's personas include: 1.1. Alex Malone (born Mahler), City Councilman Townsend's political aide with an alleged secret past as a German Jew who pushes him to collaborate with the Nazis. 1.2. Elsa Branson, a German housewife who seduces Peter Craft. Her son Frank is also one of Magda's personas. 1.3. Rio, an influential member of the pachuco gang in Los Angeles who begins a polyamorousrelationship with Fly Rico and Mateo. 2. D...
Recurring
1. Santino Barnard as Frank Branson, Elsa's son who is also one of Magda's personas 2. Sebastian Chacon as Fly Rico,a dashing pachuco and a friend of Mateo's 3. Christine Estabrook as Beverly Beck, a member of the Los Angeles City Councilwho despises Townsend 4. Julian Hilliard as Tom Craft, Peter's son 5. Lorenza Izzo as Santa Muerte,a deity associated with healing, protection, and safe delivery to the afterlife by her devotees 6. Rod McLachlan as Jimmy Reilly, a racist, sadistic LAPD office...
Guest
1. Holger Moncada Jr. as Jose Vega, Tiago's father 2. Richard Kindas Sam Bloom, a friend of Lewis's 3. Bill Smitrovichas Anton Chevic, a friend of Lewis's 4. Patti LuPoneas a vocalist, singing at a secret gay club 5. Brian Dennehyas Jerome Townsend, Charlton's father
Filming began in August 2019 in Los Angeles. Paco Cabezas directed the first and second episodes after previously directing four episodes, including the series finale, of Penny Dreadful. On January 13, 2020, it was announced that the series would premiere on April 26, 2020.On August 21, 2020, Showtime canceled the series after one season.
Critical response
On Rotten Tomatoes, the series has an approval rating of 75% based on 32 reviews, with an average rating of 6.84/10. The website's critical consensus is, "Though City of Angels' host of interesting characters would be better served if there were fewer of them, twisty plotting and superb performances are bound to satisfy Penny Dreadful devotees." On Metacritic, it has a weighted average score of 60 out of 100, based on 16 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews". Danette Chavez of The A....
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels at IMDb1 h 2 min. TV-MA. 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.
Apr 24, 2020 · Here's everything we know about Showtime's Penny Dreadful sequel, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels, including the cast, trailer, and premiere date.
After a grisly murder, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner, Lewis Michener, become embroiled in an investigation that reflects the history of Los Angeles.
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Buy Penny Dreadful: City of Angels — Season 1 on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Though City of Angels ' host of interesting characters would be better served if there were fewer of...
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.
