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City on a Hill

TV-MA 2019 Crime, Drama · 3 seasons
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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.

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About City on a Hill

Set in early 90s Boston, City on a Hill follows Decourcy Ward, a principled African-American District Attorney arriving from Brooklyn with a vision for change. He forges an unlikely alliance with Jackie Rohr, a corrupt but influential FBI veteran entrenched in the old ways. Together, they take on a case involving a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown, a case that ultimately exposes the deep-seated corruption within Boston's entire criminal justice system, challenging its very foundations.

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Cast and Characters

City on a Hill is created by Chuck MacLean. The stellar cast includes Kevin Bacon as the morally ambiguous FBI veteran Jackie Rohr, and Aldis Hodge as the reform-minded District Attorney Decourcy Ward. Jill Hennessy plays Jackie Rohr's long suffering wife Jennifer Rohr, while Lauren E. Banks portrays Siobhan Quays, a dedicated attorney. Matthew Del Negro appears as the conflicted FBI agent Albert 'Chuck' McGonagle, and Catherine Ashmore Bradley plays Benedetta Rohr, Jackie Rohr's daughter.

What people like about City on a Hill

Audiences praise City on a Hill for its authentic portrayal of 1990s Boston, its complex characters, and its gripping storylines. Many appreciate the show's willingness to explore moral ambiguity and its unflinching look at corruption within the criminal justice system. The performances of Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge are frequently highlighted as standout, with viewers noting their chemistry and ability to bring depth to their respective roles.
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TV Show Score

73%

Released

June 16, 2019

Creator

Chuck MacLean

Cast

Kevin Bacon, Aldis Hodge, Jill Hennessy, Lauren E. Banks, Matthew Del Negro, Catherine Ashmore Bradley

Genre

Crime, Drama

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