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City on a Hill S1E9 — The Deaf Sage of Pompeii
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City on a Hill•Season 1•Episode 9

The Deaf Sage of Pompeii

8.4/10 · 524 votesAug 11, 201955 min

Ranked #1 of 10 in Season 1•+0.5 vs season avg

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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

Directed byAdam Bernstein
Written byMatthew Nemeth
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Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon

Jackie Rohr

Aldis Hodge

Aldis Hodge

Decourcy Ward

Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Tucker

Frankie Ryan

Jill Hennessy

Jill Hennessy

Jenny Rohr

Lauren E. Banks

Lauren E. Banks

Siobhan Quays

Mark O'Brien

Mark O'Brien

Jimmy Ryan

Sarah Shahi

Sarah Shahi

Rachel Benham

Zoe Colletti

Zoe Colletti

Benedetta Rohr

Amanda Clayton

Amanda Clayton

Cathy Ryan

Blake Baumgartner

Blake Baumgartner

Kick Ryan

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Adam Bernstein

Adam Bernstein

Director

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Matthew Nemeth

Staff Writer

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Jim Stewart

Editor

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Joe Collins

Director of Photography

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Matthew Nemeth

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Deaf Sage of Pompeii" is episode 9 of City on a Hill season 1. It scored 8.4/10 from 524 votes, ranking #1 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Adam Bernstein and written by Matthew Nemeth, it aired on August 11, 2019.

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