Penny Dreadful: City Of Angels

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

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  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 like the original series, in any way.
  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 does not. City of Angels is missing all of the intrigue, charisma, and quality storytelling found in the original show.
  3. Kiva
    Apr 26, 2020
    5
    Judging from the first episode this show has some potential. I mean the story seems promising but what made me love the original penny dreadful was the atmosphere which is clearly missing in City of Angels. Also, I dont know why but the dialogue felt a little off. I hope it gets better.
  4. 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 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 theFrom 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.    … Expand
  5. Charliedonut
    Apr 27, 2020
    10
    Loved the first episode and definitely looking forward to the rest of the season!
  6. asmanraj
    May 19, 2020
    10
    People are being way too hard on this show. The first episode is pretty underwhelming, but the show improves with subsequent episodes. The less you compare this show to the original, the more you will probably enjoy it. The only cast member from the original who is also in this one is Rory Kinnear. This might be the first TV show to depict Chicano culture in the 1930s. It is reminiscent ofPeople are being way too hard on this show. The first episode is pretty underwhelming, but the show improves with subsequent episodes. The less you compare this show to the original, the more you will probably enjoy it. The only cast member from the original who is also in this one is Rory Kinnear. This might be the first TV show to depict Chicano culture in the 1930s. It is reminiscent of HBO's The Plot Against America as well as the second season of AMC's The Terror. While the second season of The Terror portrayed the horrific racism faced by Japanese Americans during World War II, City of Angels portrays the horrific racism faced by Chicanos in Los Angeles in the 1930s. Also, Natalie Dormer's performance is award-worthy.… Expand
  7. dmcg1990
    Apr 27, 2020
    7
    Yes, they hit us with the racism card over the head a bit, but it's not inaccurate. The writing, characters, atmosphere, and themes are all top notch. It's a worthy successor to the original PD, if not quite as good as of yet.
  8. Lucas565
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    Uma das melhores séries que existem eu recomendo ela é maravilhosa mesmo muito boa
  9. chrisdye3020
    Apr 28, 2020
    8
    okay to start with saying this is as good as the other dreadful series is a huge understatement however this is a wonderful show that stands on its own two legs it has good plot good action and good pace you would be missling out if you missed this show you really would but at the same time it would be okay to watch on the showtime app instead of running to watch it on airtime
  10. offthewall
    Jul 1, 2020
    8
    Well, first of all, this version of Penny Dreadful is nowhere near as fascinating as the original was. I mean the characters in this one just didn't have it. Nathan Lane as the tough old crusty private dick?! Yikes! I kept thinking of Birdcage. I did like the Nazi doctor who was also in the original series. Anyway, only saw the 1st episode. Maybe it will get better. Early score....? I'llWell, first of all, this version of Penny Dreadful is nowhere near as fascinating as the original was. I mean the characters in this one just didn't have it. Nathan Lane as the tough old crusty private dick?! Yikes! I kept thinking of Birdcage. I did like the Nazi doctor who was also in the original series. Anyway, only saw the 1st episode. Maybe it will get better. Early score....? I'll be generous and give it a 6. OK, after two more episodes things are starting to pick up. Some interesting character development and some expanding story lines have upped the ante and I look forward to the next episode... I'm bumping it up to a 7. UPDATE: After 7 more episodes the show has really picked up. Further developments of the characters have been interesting. Nathan Lane has really grown on me after some early skepticism. Molly was haunting. The Nazis are chilling. Can't wait to see what happens next. Moving up to a solid 8.… Expand

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Critic Reviews

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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
  1. The Telegraph
    Reviewed by: Anita Singh
    Jul 2, 2020
    40
    Nathan Lane adds a bit of zing as Vega’s partner, an old hand with a big heart. But Dormer’s Magda should rule proceedings as an agent of chaos, whispering evil into the ears of men. Instead, she’s underpowered. A show like this needs to commit either to being a horror or a riot, and it does neither.
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  2. Reason.com
    Reviewed by: Glenn Garvin
    May 26, 2020
    40
    The show's motto seems to be, anything you can do, we can do worse.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Apr 27, 2020
    60
    This sprawling canvas, with its Chinatown vibes and snarling cartoon villains, hardly needs Magda and her doppelgangers' obvious supernatural tricks to muddy the waters. [27 Apr - 10 May 2020, p. 10]
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