Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels

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Season 1
  • Network: SHOWTIME
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 26, 2020
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16

Critic Reviews

  1. Paste Magazine
    Reviewed by: Lacy Baugher
    Apr 23, 2020
    91
    City of Angels is fascinating to watch, set in a world that’s richly imagined and beautifully brought to life, populated by sharply drawn characters who consistently wrestle with ideas of right, wrong and everything in between.
  2. TVLine
    Reviewed by: Charlie Mason
    Apr 21, 2020
    91
    Simply put, City of Angels isn’t merely good, it’s divine.
  3. Decider
    Reviewed by: Joel Keller
    Apr 27, 2020
    80
    Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels tells a compelling story filled with fine performances.
  5. Variety
    Reviewed by: Daniel D'Addario
    Apr 20, 2020
    80
    In setting, tone, and several fine and evocative performances, “City of Angels” cements itself as a fine entrant in the horror-on-TV genre.
  6. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Kelly Connolly
    Apr 16, 2020
    80
    City of Angels should appeal equally to fans who loved Penny Dreadful for its moody theatricality (me) and people whose favorite musical is Guys and Dolls with a dash of West Side Story (coincidentally, also me).
  7. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Richard Roeper
    Apr 24, 2020
    75
    There’s a LOT going on in each episode of “City of Angels,” and some storylines aren’t as compelling as others. Still, this is an appropriately terrifying next chapter in the “Penny Dreadful” series.

Awards & Rankings

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#56 Most Discussed TV Season of 2020
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#11 Most Shared TV Season of 2020

User Reviews

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User Score
4.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 33
  3. Negative: 15 out of 33
  1. Ericaoh
    Jun 14, 2020
    1
    Not at all what I was expecting. Instead of monsters and horror we have people just being really horrible to each other. Nothing at all likeNot at all what I was expecting. Instead of monsters and horror we have people just being really horrible to each other. Nothing at all like the original series, in any way.… Full Review »
  2. Columb1dae
    Apr 29, 2020
    3
    Saying City of Angels is a pale imitation of the original Penny Dreadful, would imply that it shared any quality with it. City of Angels doesSaying City of Angels is a pale imitation of the original Penny Dreadful, would imply that it shared any quality with it. City of Angels does not. City of Angels is missing all of the intrigue, charisma, and quality storytelling found in the original show.… Full Review »
  3. viroodiem
    Apr 26, 2020
    7
    From only one episode I will say this has potential. Its a solid enseble cast featuring the likes of Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer and BrentFrom only one episode I will say this has potential. Its a solid enseble cast featuring the likes of Nathan Lane, Natalie Dormer and Brent Spiner. Solid performances from the entire cast. Well shot and the story has just enough intruigue to bring you back for at least the next episode. I have spent a lot longer with far worse entertainment in my day. Plus with everything going on in the world right now we may have to accept the reality that we are about to enter into an entertainment drought. So a show like this might be the drink we need to tide us over.

    More analysis needed but it looks promising so far.    … Full Review »
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