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Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

2020TV-MA1 season6.8 / 10

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.

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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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Santa Muerte

Apr 26, 20201h 8m6.8 / 10

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.

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Directed by Paco CabezasWritten by John LoganGuest stars John Ruby, Kenney Selvey, Alec Tokar, Evan Whitten, Lindsay Musil, Rod McLachlan, Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard

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Episode 2

Dead People Lie Down

May 3, 202056m6.1 / 10

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.

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Directed by Paco CabezasWritten by John LoganGuest stars Richard Kind, Bill Smitrovich, Andrew Bridges, Liam Cronin, Joy Jacobson, Brian Michael Jones, Meredith Parks, Rod McLachlan

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Episode 3

Wicked Old World

May 10, 202057m5.4 / 10

Tiago and Molly try escaping their complicated lives. Lewis interrogates a Cal-Tech student. Townsend and Alex's agenda is jeopardized by a Councilwoman. Peter Craft discovers a dark truth at Elsa's home. Mateo visits a Chicano dance hall.

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Directed by Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by John LoganGuest stars Christopher Darga, Lindsay Musil, Benjamin Seay, Jordan Seigel, Rod McLachlan, Erik Altemus, Santino Barnard, Brent Spiner

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Episode 4

Josefina and the Holy Spirit

May 17, 202058m5.7 / 10

Tiago scours Sister Molly's beach house for clues. Peter Craft invites Elsa to a party at his home. Lewis asks a gangster to help battle the growing Nazi menace in LA. Josefina Vega has a harrowing encounter with the police.

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Directed by Sergio Mimica-GezzanWritten by John LoganGuest stars Rod McLachlan, Aubrey Rose Garcia, Erik Altemus, Terence J. Rotolo, Amelia Sheikh, Tyler Seiple, Jeffrey Alan Solomon, Martin Thompson

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Episode 5

Children of the Royal Sun

May 24, 202054m5.6 / 10

Josefina confides in Sister Molly, who's shocked to discover Josefina is Tiago's sister. Tiago and Lewis's investigation takes them to the Vega House. Townsend is lectured about his personal life. Tiago confronts Mateo.

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Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Jose RiveraGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Adan Rocha, Stephanie Arcila, Adam Rodriguez, Hudson West, Thomas Kretschmann, Sebastian Chacon, Piper Perabo

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Episode 6

How it is with Brothers

May 31, 202056m5.8 / 10

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.

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Directed by Roxann DawsonWritten by Vinnie WilhelmGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Brent Spiner, Scott Beehner, Robert Kestler, Gabriella Martinez, Tony Nunes, Doug Sinclair, Thalia Soto

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Episode 7

Maria and the Beast

Jun 7, 202053m5.8 / 10

Molly visits Tiago at his apartment. Dottie and Lewis confront Brian. Elsa and Frank move in with the Crafts. Alex and Townsend discuss how to defeat Councilwoman Beck. Maria summons Santa Muerte.

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Directed by Sheree FolksonWritten by Colin S. LiddleGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Jeremy Cohenour, Gabriella Martinez, Lorenza Izzo, Christine Estabrook, Thalia Soto, Adam Rodriguez

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Episode 8

Hide and Seek

Jun 14, 202055m6.0 / 10

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.

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Directed by Sheree FolksonWritten by Tatiana Suarez-PicoGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Patti LuPone, Ethan Peck, Guilford Adams, Daniel Armella, Shea Elmore, Jeremy Cohenour

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Episode 9

Sing, Sing, Sing

Jun 21, 202053m6.2 / 10

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.

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Directed by Dan AttiasWritten by John LoganGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Brian Dennehy, Trevor Black, Steve Moulton, Britain Simons, Brad Garrett, Brent Spiner

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Episode 10

Day of the Dead

Jun 28, 20201h 3m6.0 / 10finale

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.

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Directed by Richard J. LewisWritten by John LoganGuest stars Julian Hilliard, Santino Barnard, Brad Garrett, Paul Chirico, Santiago Veizaga, Lorenza Izzo, Stephanie Arcila, Adam Rodriguez

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Episode information updated Jul 23, 2026

More about Penny Dreadful: City of Angels

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Cast

Natalie DormerMagda

Daniel ZovattoTiago Vega

Kerry BishéSister Molly

Adriana BarrazaMaria Vega

Jessica GarzaJosefina Vega

Michael GladisCharlton Townsend

Johnathan NievesMateo Vega

Rory KinnearDr. Peter Craft

Credits

Created by: John Logan
Written by: John Logan, Jose Rivera, Tatiana Suarez-Pico, Vinnie Wilhelm, Colin S. Liddle

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 10
Original language: English

Networks & production

ShowtimeUnited States
Desert Wolf Productions

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