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Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

2020Show1 season10 episodesTV-MA

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic604.5Rotten Tomatoes74%47%

A tense, violent drama series about history and society, with standout world-building.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Episodes

1 season · 10 episodes · best: S1E9 "Sing, Sing, Sing" 7.4

Episodes

7.1

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Supernatural Drama
  • Mexican-American Folklore
  • Social Justice Allegory
  • Gothic Horror
  • Religious Iconography
  • Period Piece Tension
  • Cultural Identity Crisis
  • Visually Rich Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 65 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Roxann Dawson, Paco Cabezas, Sergio Mimica-Gezzan
Written by
John Logan, Jose Rivera, Vinnie Wilhelm
Music by
John Paesano

Everyone

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Facts

April 26, 2020 · June 28, 2020 · Ended

First aired
April 26, 2020
Last aired
June 28, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Rape as Drama, Mythology Gag, Freudian Trio +9

  • Rape as Drama
  • Mythology Gag
  • Freudian Trio
  • Hidden Depths
  • The Reveal
  • Reality Has No Subtitles
  • Humans Are Bastards
  • Freudian Excuse
  • Would Hurt a Child
  • Dark Is Evil
  • Villain Protagonist
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance

12 of 66 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Penny Dreadful: City of Angels?"

Questions about Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Penny Dreadful: City of Angels?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Penny Dreadful: City of Angels from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 21 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Penny Dreadful: City of Angels worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 74%, and Metacritic 60). Critics rate it higher (67 out of 100) than audiences (51).

How long does it take to watch Penny Dreadful: City of Angels?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Will Penny Dreadful: City of Angels scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 7 of 10.

What tropes does Penny Dreadful: City of Angels use?

Rape as DramaMythology GagFreudian TrioHidden DepthsThe RevealReality Has No SubtitlesHumans Are BastardsFreudian ExcuseWould Hurt a ChildDark Is EvilVillain ProtagonistDeliberate Values Dissonanceand 54 more

TV Tropes lists 66 tropes for it, including Rape as Drama, Mythology Gag, and Freudian Trio.