Penny Dreadful: City of Angels: Season 1

2020 · 10 episodes · ★ 5.9

What Season 1 of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Los Angeles, 1938. Tiago Vega is the first Mexican American detective in the city's Police Department, and he starts his job alongside veteran officer Lewis Michener, leading the investigation into a brutal murder. The case leads them to an ancient clash between the followers of Santa Muerte, guardian of the dead, and the allies of the Devil. Meanwhile, his brother Raúl stands up to councilman Charlton Townsend over the first freeway to be built through their community. Magda, a demon convinced that humanity is evil, wants to prove it. Tiago and his family are caught between forces that threaten to tear them apart.

10episodes

Apr 26, 2020premiered

Jun 28, 2020latest episode

9.6 hrtotal runtime

Season 1 Episodes

1x01 Santa Muerte
Apr 26, 2020 · 68 min · ★ 6.8
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.
Directing: Paco Cabezas · Writing: John Logan · Starring: John Ruby, Kenney Selvey, Alec Tokar, Evan Whitten
1x02 Dead People Lie Down
May 3, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 6.1
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.
Directing: Paco Cabezas · Writing: John Logan · Starring: Richard Kind, Bill Smitrovich, Andrew Bridges, Liam Cronin
1x03 Wicked Old World
May 10, 2020 · 57 min · ★ 5.4
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.
Directing: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan · Writing: John Logan · Starring: Christopher Darga, Lindsay Musil, Benjamin Seay, Jordan Seigel
1x04 Josefina and the Holy Spirit
May 17, 2020 · 58 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Directing: Sergio Mimica-Gezzan · Writing: John Logan · Starring: Rod McLachlan, Aubrey Rose Garcia, Erik Altemus, Terence J. Rotolo
1x05 Children of the Royal Sun
May 24, 2020 · 54 min · ★ 5.6
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.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Jose Rivera · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Adan Rocha, Stephanie Arcila, Adam Rodriguez
1x06 How it is with Brothers
May 31, 2020 · 56 min · ★ 5.9
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.
Directing: Roxann Dawson · Writing: Vinnie Wilhelm · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Brent Spiner, Scott Beehner, Robert Kestler
1x07 Maria and the Beast
Jun 7, 2020 · 53 min · ★ 5.8
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.
Directing: Sheree Folkson · Writing: Colin S. Liddle · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Jeremy Cohenour, Gabriella Martinez
1x08 Hide and Seek
Jun 14, 2020 · 55 min · ★ 6.0
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.
Directing: Sheree Folkson · Writing: Tatiana Suarez-Pico · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Patti LuPone, Ethan Peck
1x09 Sing, Sing, Sing
Jun 21, 2020 · 53 min · ★ 6.2
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.
Directing: Dan Attias · Writing: John Logan · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Brian Dennehy, Trevor Black
1x10 Day of the Dead Season Finale
Jun 28, 2020 · 63 min · ★ 6.0
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.
Directing: Richard J. Lewis · Writing: John Logan · Starring: Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Brad Garrett, Paul Chirico