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City on a Hill

2019·Show
26Episodes in3Seasons·TV-MA
76
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High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

Crime, history, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Boston, 1993. No one gets away clean.

In early 90s Boston, an African-American District Attorney comes in from Brooklyn advocating change and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran invested in maintaining the status quo. Together they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to encompass and eventually upend Boston’s city-wide criminal justice system.
Gritty Urban Crime DramaPolitical & Legal IntrigueHistorical Period Piece (1990s)Moral AmbiguitySystemic CorruptionCharacter-Driven ConflictAtmospheric Boston SettingLaw Enforcement Procedural

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream City on a Hill legally?

City on a Hill is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is City on a Hill worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is City on a Hill rated?

TV-MAViolenceStrong languageDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How many seasons does City on a Hill have?

3 seasons

It has 3 seasons with 26 episodes of about 55 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on City on a Hill?

Critics77
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see City on a Hill much the same way.

When did City on a Hill air?

It ran from 2019 to 2022 and has ended.

What language is City on a Hill in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch City on a Hill?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for City on a Hill in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does City on a Hill use?

0% Approval RatingThe '90sBank RobberyScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!May–December RomancePapa WolfLong-Lost RelativeParental IncestAnyone Can DieAwful Wedded LifeAbusive ParentsMurder the Hypotenuseand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for City on a Hill, including 0% Approval Rating, The '90s, Bank Robbery.