Plot Synopsis

A spiritual descendant of the original PENNY DREADFUL story set in Victorian-era London, PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS opens in 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder shocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega and his partner Lewis Michener become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: 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. PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS premiered at a special time, 10:10pm ET/PT, on Sunday, April 26, 2020, immediately following the series finale of HOMELAND.
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On Tuesday, September 29, 2020 CBS Home Entertainment released PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS with all 10 entertaining, edgy episodes plus Exclusive special features on DVD. This spin-off series takes place in 1938 Los Angeles, a city and year severely infused with waves of social and political tensions. When a gruesome murder rocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Daniel Zovatto) and his partner Lewis Michener (Nathan Lane) become entwined in a riveting story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles. From the creation of the city's first freeways and its strong Mexican-American folklore traditions, to the perilous espionage activities of the Third Reich and the elevation of radio evangelism, this is a nightmarish journey into the underbelly of L.A. during a chapter of its sinful past. Soon Tiago and his family are clashing with powerful supernatural forces that threaten to rip them apart. A MUST OWN for thriller and fantasy fans. Run Time: Approx. 9 hours and 22 minutes. Buy and binge now. (Click the red "Buy DVDs" button on this page).

SPECIAL FEATURES
- Introduction to PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS -- Go behind the scenes with the cast as they give an inside look on the season.

- The Many Faces of Magda -- A behind-the-scenes look with Natalie Dormer as she discusses her character in PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS.

- The Dance of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS (Exclusive) -- The dance scenes in PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS required months of planning and rehearsals. Actors Natalie Dormer and Johnathan Nieves, as well as the show's executive producer, John Logan, and choreographer, break down the creative process behind these epic sequences.

- The Devil Is in the Details: Part I (Exclusive) -- Hear from the series' executive producer, production designer and cast members as they discuss the research that went into creating the sets for PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS.

- The Devil Is in the Details: Part II (Exclusive) -- The costume designer of PENNY DREADFUL: CITY OF ANGELS shares insights regarding her design process for the show's outfits from the supernatural characters of Magda and Santa Muerte to the zoot suits for the dance scenes in The Crimson Cat nightclub.