Welcome to the new Oz. NBC has released new photos and episode details for their upcoming TV series Emerald City.
A modern take on The Wizard of Oz, the fantasy drama follows the adventures of Dorothy Gale (Adria Arjona) in the mysterious land of Oz. The cast also includes Joely Richardson, Vincent D’Onofrio, and Florence Kasumba.
Emerald City debuts on January 6th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
Read episode descriptions and see new photos below:
EPISODE #101/#102: “THE BEAST FOREVER”/”PRISON OF THE ABJECT”
01/06/2017 (09:00PM – 11:00PM) (Friday) : SERIES PREMIERE – DOROTHY’S JOURNEY TO FIND HER MOTHER LEADS HER TO A NEW AND MAGICAL WORLD – FLORENCE KASUMBA, ISABEL LUCAS AND FIONA SHAW GUEST STAR – While searching for her mother, Dorothy Gale (Adria Arjona) is swept up into the eye of a tornado and transported to a mystical world where an all-powerful ruler (Vincent D’Onofrio) governs over one kingdom, has outlawed magic and faces not only the wrath of a growing cauldron of witches but a looming disaster brought on by a mythical force. While on her path to find her way home, Dorothy comes upon a wounded soldier (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) with amnesia and a young man (Gerran Howell) attempting to free his best friend (Jordan Loughran) from a mysterious woman (guest star Fiona Shaw). Meanwhile in Emerald City, Glinda (Joely Richardson) and West (Ana Ularu) come together to say farewell to their fallen sister (guest star Florence Kasumba). Elsewhere, the Wizard sends Eammon (Mido Hamada) on a mission to discover what fell from the sky and disturbed the Land of Oz. TV-14 S, V
EPISODE #103: “MISTRESS – NEW – MISTRESS”
01/13/2017 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Friday) : DOROTHY TAKES A DANGEROUS CHANCE TO FIND HER WAY HOME – ISABEL LUCAS GUEST STARS -After a close call, Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) learn the Wizard (Vincent D’Onofrio) has sent his guards to kill her. In Emerald City, the Wizard seeks advisement from his counsel as he begins to lose control and the witches begin to show their power. Meanwhile, Tip (Jordan Loughran) and Jack (Gerran Howell) venture to the City of Ev to find a cure following a life-changing revelation. Ana Ularu and Mido Hamada also star. TV-14 D, V
EPISODE #104: “SCIENCE AND MAGIC”
01/20/2017 (09:00PM – 10:00PM) (Friday) : A MYSTERIOUS YOUNG GIRL ALTERS DOROTHY’S JOURNEY – ISABEL LUCAS AND STEFANIE MARTINI GUEST STAR – Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) are approached by a mysterious young girl who has lost her way. Following a tragic accident, Tip (Jordan Loughran) finds herself caught between two powerful forces – Glinda (Joely Richardson) and West (Ana Ularu). Elsewhere, the Wizard (Vincent D’Onofrio) pays a visit to a village and exacts his authority over its citizens. Meanwhile, Jack (Gerran Howell) has a life-changing experience that leads him on a surprising new path with a unique woman (guest star Stefanie Martini). Joely Richardson and Mido Hamada also star. TV-14 V
What do you think? Are you a fan of The Wizard of Oz? Will you watch Emerald City?
Love Emerald City!!!! Can’t wait to see the next series, when will the show come back on?
I absolutely love this show.
I’ll be so disappointed if it gets cancelled.