Limited series · Showtime
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Natalie Dormer
Magda
10 eps
Daniel Zovatto
Tiago Vega
10 eps
Kerry Bishé
Sister Molly
10 eps
Adriana Barraza
Maria Vega
10 eps
Jessica Garza
Josefina Vega
10 eps
Michael Gladis
Charlton Townsend
10 eps
Johnathan Nieves
Mateo Vega
10 eps
Rory Kinnear
Dr. Peter Craft
10 eps
Nathan Lane
Lewis Michener
10 eps
Rico Suarez
Pachucho
10 eps
John Ruby
Beverly Hills Policeman
1 eps
Kenney Selvey
Policeman
1 eps
Evan Whitten
Young Tiago
1 eps
Richard Kind
Sam Bloom
1 eps
Bill Smitrovich
Anton Chevic
1 eps
Andrew Bridges
Guard 2
1 eps
Liam Cronin
Guard
1 eps
Joy Jacobson
Nurse
1 eps
Brian Michael Jones
Doctor
1 eps
Meredith Parks
Young Wife
1 eps
Christopher Darga
Coroner / Pat
1 eps
Lindsay Musil
Nurse Laura
2 eps
Benjamin Seay
Shooting Gallery Operator
1 eps
Jordan Seigel
Band Leader
1 eps
Rod McLachlan
Jimmy Reilly
4 eps
Aubrey Rose Garcia
Little Girl
1 eps
Erik Altemus
Skip
2 eps
Terence J. Rotolo
Leonard Schiff
1 eps
Amelia Sheikh
Florence Moore
1 eps
Jeffrey Alan Solomon
Bund Singer #4
1 eps
Martin Thompson
Bund Member #3
1 eps
Julian Hilliard
Tom Craft
9 eps
Santino Barnard
Frank Branson
8 eps
Patti LuPone
Vocalist
1 eps
Ethan Peck
Herman Ackermann
3 eps
Alec Tokar
Robbins
2 eps
Brian Dennehy
Jerome Townsend
1 eps
Brad Garrett
Benny Berman
3 eps
Tyler Seiple
Another Man
2 eps
Brent Spiner
Ned Vanderhoff
6 eps
The Nutevio profile
TV DNA
How Penny Dreadful: City of Angels actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.
Signature profile
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels reads strongest on Serialized, Tension and Bingeability.
How much each hour depends on the one before it.
The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.
How hard it is to stop after one episode.
How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.
How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.
The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.
How much the series is designed to affect you.
Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.
How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.
The story
What it's about
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.
The run
Seasons
1 season · 10 episodes.
Season 1 · Complete
Season 1
202010 episodes
5.9IMDbWhen a grisly murder shocks Los Angeles in 1938, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of the city: 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.
Best episode · S01E01 Santa Muerte
Where the series peaks
Best Episodes
The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.
S01E01
Santa Muerte
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.
- Directed by Paco Cabezas
- Written by John Logan
S01E09
Sing, Sing, Sing
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.
- Directed by Dan Attias
- Written by John Logan
S01E02
Dead People Lie Down
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.
- Directed by Paco Cabezas
- Written by John Logan
S01E10
Day of the Dead
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.
- Directed by Richard J. Lewis
- Written by John Logan
S01E08
Hide and Seek
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.
- Directed by Sheree Folkson
- Written by Tatiana Suarez-Pico
S01E06
How it is with Brothers
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.
- Directed by Roxann Dawson
- Written by Vinnie Wilhelm
Recently aired
Latest Episodes
S01E10
Day of the Dead
- Directed by Richard J. Lewis
- Written by John Logan
S01E08
Hide and Seek
- Directed by Sheree Folkson
- Written by Tatiana Suarez-Pico
S01E07
Maria and the Beast
- Directed by Sheree Folkson
- Written by Colin S. Liddle
S01E06
How it is with Brothers
- Directed by Roxann Dawson
- Written by Vinnie Wilhelm
S01E05
Children of the Royal Sun
- Directed by Roxann Dawson
- Written by Jose Rivera
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Created by
- John LoganCreator
Executive production
- Pippa HarrisExecutive Producer
- Michael AguilarExecutive Producer
- John LoganExecutive Producer
- Sam MendesExecutive Producer
Writing
- Tatiana Suarez-PicoWriter
- Vinnie WilhelmWriter
- Jose RiveraWriter
- Colin S. LiddleWriter
- John LoganWriter
Direction
- Sergio Mimica-GezzanDirector
- Dan AttiasDirector
- Roxann DawsonDirector
- Sheree FolksonDirector
- Richard J. LewisDirector
- Paco CabezasDirector
Cinematography
- John ConroyDirector of Photography
Where to watch
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