Penny Dreadful: City of Angels 2020
What is Penny Dreadful: City of Angels?
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is a television series that takes place in a specific time and location. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the show is deeply infused with Mexican-American folklore and social tension.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 26, 2020
- Last aired
- Jun 28, 2020
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 60-minute runtime.
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Overview
Penny Dreadful: City of Angels is a television series that takes place in a specific time and location. Set in 1938 Los Angeles, the show is deeply infused with Mexican-American folklore and social tension. The series explores a mix of the supernatural and reality, delving into a conflict between characters connected to the deity Santa Muerte and others allied with the Devil. The show's narrative is rooted in this central conflict, combining elements of folklore and the supernatural with the social and cultural context of the time and place.
Should you watch it?
“Supernatural forces clash with 1938 Los Angeles crime and folklore.”
- Rich 1930s Los Angeles setting
- Blend of folklore and crime drama
- Atmospheric noir aesthetic
- Mature content and complex mythology may not suit all viewers
- Pacing can be deliberate
Watch it if you enjoy dark period noir with supernatural folklore.
The series contains mature themes, violence, and occult elements, suited for adult audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
- E1 Santa Muerte Apr 26, 2020
- E2 Dead People Lie Down May 3, 2020
- E3 Wicked Old World May 10, 2020
- E4 Josefina and the Holy Spirit May 17, 2020
- E5 Children of the Royal Sun May 24, 2020
- E6 How it is with Brothers May 31, 2020
- E7 Maria and the Beast Jun 7, 2020
- E8 Hide and Seek Jun 14, 2020
- E9 Sing, Sing, Sing Jun 21, 2020
- E10 Day of the Dead Jun 28, 2020
Frequently asked questions
When and where is the series set?
It takes place in Los Angeles during 1938.
Which mythological figures are central to the story?
The narrative involves the Mexican folk deity Santa Muerte and characters allied with the Devil.
What genres does the show combine?
It mixes sci‑fi/fantasy, drama, crime and mystery elements.
Is the series appropriate for younger viewers?
It is rated TV‑MA and contains mature themes, so it is intended for adult audiences.
What cultural backdrop informs the series?
The series draws on Mexican‑American folklore and the social tensions of the era.