(Showtime)
Network: Showtime
Episodes: 10 (hour)
Seasons: One
TV show dates: April 26, 2020 — June 28, 2020
Series status: Cancelled
Performers include: Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer, Daniel Zovatto, Kerry Bishé, Rory Kinnear, Adriana Barraza, Michael Gladis, Jessica Garza, and Johnathan Nieves.
TV show description:
A supernatural drama series that’s a “spiritual descendent” of the original series, Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is set in 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension.
The series follows earnest Detective Tiago Vega (Zovatto), the LAPD’s first Latino detective, and his seasoned partner, Lewis Michener (Lane).
When a grisly murder shocks the city, they become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles — from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore, to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism.
Before long, Tiago and his family are grappling with powerful forces that threaten to tear them apart. Tiago’s family includes his mother Maria (Barraza), brother Raul (Adam Rodriguez), brother Mateo (Nieves), and sister Josefina (Garza).
Episode #10 — Day of the Dead
Sad news spreads through the Crimson Cat; Fly Rico tries to placate the volatile crowd while Rio argues for vengeance; Peter Craft, Elsa, and the boys are trapped in their car during a riot as Tiago tries to help Mateo.
First aired: June 28, 2020.
What do you think? Do you like the Penny Dreadful: City of Angels TV show? Do you think it should have been cancelled or renewed for a second season?
I loved this show! I am shocked to hear of its demise.
I loved the first Penny Dreadful until they screwed the ending up. I did t like this version at all
It deserves a 9.5. It’s excellent: interesting characterization in Maria, Lewis, Peter, Dottie, Tiago and Molly, although some of the sub-plots of Maria’s other children confuse rather than contribute to the plot.