City on a Hill
“Boston, 1993. No one gets away clean.”
Series Overview
In early 90s Boston, an African-American District Attorney comes in from Brooklyn advocating change and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran invested in maintaining the status quo. Together they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to encompass and eventually upend Boston’s city-wide criminal justice system.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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3 Seasons • 26 Episodes
55 min per episode
2019 – 2022
Premiered: Sun, Jun 16, 2019
Latest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 8: “Whipping Post”
As Decourcy prepares to take Sinclair Dryden to trial, despite pushback from the Suffolk County DA, Jackie tracks down a key witness. Siobhan reaches a settlement on behalf of the Mendoza family, but her moment in the spotlight is cut short. Caysen is offered a second chance by a loved one. Reckoning with the rifts in her own family, Jenny meets her long-lost half-brother. Season finale.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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City On A Hill | Official Trailer 2 | SHOWTIMEOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-05-03
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chuck MacLean
Matthew Nemeth, J.M. Holmes, Regina Porter
Tom Fontana, Barry Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Jericho
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About City on a Hill
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What is City on a Hill about?
In early 90s Boston, an African-American District Attorney comes in from Brooklyn advocating change and forms an unlikely alliance with a corrupt yet venerated FBI veteran invested in maintaining the status quo. Together they take on a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown in a case that grows to encompass and eventually upend Boston’s city-wide criminal justice system.
How many seasons does City on a Hill have?
City on a Hill comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in City on a Hill?
Key cast members in City on a Hill include Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge, Jill Hennessy, Lauren E. Banks, Matthew Del Negro.
Who created or directed City on a Hill?
City on a Hill was developed and directed by Chuck MacLean.