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City on a Hill

Boston, 1993. No one gets away clean.

★7.3 2019 3 Seasons Chuck MacLean TV-MA

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.

Seasons & episodes

3 seasons · 26 episodes

The Night Flynn Sent the Cops on the Ice

Episode 01

The Night Flynn Sent the Cops on the Ice

Jun 16, 2019 · 55 min

In early ‘90s Boston, racism is endemic and crime is widespread. Jackie Rohr, a renowned FBI agent whose methods are not exactly by the book, does not mind the status quo. But Decourcy Ward, the new Assistant District Attorney in town, wants to uproot the corrupt system. The two form an unlikely, and obligatory, alliance to take down a gang of armored truck robbers from Charlestown.

What They Saw in Southie High

Episode 02

What They Saw in Southie High

Jun 23, 2019 · 55 min

After an eventful Sunday at church, Decourcy finds out he has a new powerful enemy in town — one that puts his wife Siobhan in an awkward position. Jackie is stirring up trouble in his own home, and his distrustful mother-in-law Rosa is onto him. Investigators Hank Signa and Rachel Behnam look into an unsolved missing persons case connected to the robbery in Revere. That could mean trouble for Frankie Ryan, who's busy laundering his most recent loot and, with the help of his brother Jimmy, getting carried away in the process.

If Only the Fool Would Persist in His Folly

Episode 03

If Only the Fool Would Persist in His Folly

Jun 30, 2019 · 55 min

Jackie searches for his absent informant as Jenny searches for purpose, revisiting her passion to become a teacher. Decourcy works up a plan to overcome the town's infamous "Code of Silence" and get a few suspects to talk. Minogue is assigned a big case, but not the one he actually cares about. Jimmy skips town to visit his kids and finds that, even a thousand miles away, he's not safe from his problems back home.

The Wickedness of the Wicked Shall Be Upon Himself

Episode 04

The Wickedness of the Wicked Shall Be Upon Himself

Jul 7, 2019 · 55 min

Jackie strong-arms Jimmy to get a step closer to finding the presumably dead armored truck guards. Decourcy rattles a suspect called to testify before the Grand Jury. Siobhan learns something unsettling about a leader of the Coalition and worries it could jeopardize the future of the group. Kick's nightmares continue as she senses her father might be in harm's way.

From Injustice Came the Way to Describe Justice

Episode 05

From Injustice Came the Way to Describe Justice

Jul 14, 2019 · 55 min

Jackie and Decourcy continue to hunt down the weapon connected to the armored truck robbery in Revere. Michaela Freda, a local reporter, gets a tip about a story that could lead her down a treacherous path. Despite the threat of a Grand Jury, Frankie considers what he must do to provide for his family. Pressure on Siobhan begins to mount. After another allegation is brought to her attention, she questions whether doing what is right is ultimately what is for the best.

It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City

Episode 06

It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City

Jul 21, 2019 · 55 min

Decourcy is a step closer to connecting the stolen guns to the Revere robbery when an insider agrees to talk. Jenny is no longer able to ignore Jackie's indiscretions after they show up on her doorstep. An unexpected rush to the hospital worsens money problems for the Ryan family and Reverend Fields discovers that his longstanding influence doesn't make him invincible.

There Are No F**king Sides

Episode 07

There Are No F**king Sides

Jul 28, 2019 · 55 min

With the gang's arms dealer in custody, Jackie thinks he's a step closer to glory. But Decourcy is the one in a position to negotiate and he's considering cutting off the gun supply rather than going after the buyers. Jimmy and Frankie must find a new dealer as they prepare for their next job. Cathy and Jenny struggle to comfort their daughters who've undergone trauma. When Michaela falls into some trouble, Rachel decides to take her investigation into her own hands.

High on the Looming Gallows Tree

Episode 08

High on the Looming Gallows Tree

Aug 4, 2019 · 55 min

Jackie celebrates a win in front of the cameras but, behind closed doors, he reaches a new low. A shining moment from Decourcy promises a potential future in politics, but any pride Siobhan feels for her husband is squandered by an unexpected betrayal. The Grand Jury reconvenes, and this time Sheik doesn't get off easily. Thanks to Signa's detective work, the Ryan family is now under the watchful eye of the Suffolk DA.

The Deaf Sage of Pompeii

Episode 09

The Deaf Sage of Pompeii

Aug 11, 2019 · 55 min

When an unlikely source confides in Decourcy, the Massachusetts State Police hatch a plan that promises arrests without the help of the FBI. However, keeping out of the way is not exactly Jackie's strong suit. The Genesis Coalition pitches a new strategy to curb Boston's crime rate. Jenny opens up about her past to a sympathetic ear.

Mayor Curley and the Last Hurrah

Episode 10

Mayor Curley and the Last Hurrah

Aug 18, 2019 · 55 min

Jackie celebrates another moment in the spotlight, though an unfamiliar pang of guilt leaves him reflecting on his legacy. Decourcy considers the best course of action to finally carry out justice for the murdered guards. Jimmy is desperate to weasel his way out of the mess he's created, even if it means putting his brother's future into question. Jenny faces what has been haunting her all these years. Season finale

About the series

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Audience score
★ 7.3 /10

based on 199 votes

Synopsis

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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Cast

6 principal cast

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Jackie Rohr

Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge

Decourcy Ward

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Jenny Rohr

Lauren E. Banks

Lauren E. Banks

Siobhan Quays

Matthew Del Negro

Matthew Del Negro

Chris Caysen

Catherine Ashmore Bradley

Catherine Ashmore Bradley

Julietta Caysen

Where to watch City on a Hill

City on a Hill is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The crime from Chuck MacLean has 3 seasons and 26 total episodes, rated 7.3/10 by 199 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does City on a Hill have?

City on a Hill has 3 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

Is City on a Hill still on the air?

The current status of City on a Hill is: Canceled.

What network airs City on a Hill?

City on a Hill airs on Showtime.

When did City on a Hill first air?

City on a Hill first aired on June 16, 2019.

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