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City on Fire S1E5 — Brass Tactics

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City on Fire•Season 1•Episode 5

Brass Tactics

7.5/10 · 116 votesMay 25, 202346 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Charlie learns a secret. William finds himself back in the family fold—with dire consequences.

Directed byLiz Garbus

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Cast12

Jemima Kirke

Jemima Kirke

Regan

Wyatt Oleff

Wyatt Oleff

Charlie

Chase Sui Wonders

Chase Sui Wonders

Samantha Cicciaro

Nico Tortorella

Nico Tortorella

William

Ashley Zukerman

Ashley Zukerman

Keith

Xavier Clyde

Xavier Clyde

Mercer

M

Max Milner

Nicky Chaos

Alexandra Doke

Alexandra Doke

Sewer Girl

Omid Abtahi

Omid Abtahi

Det. Ali Parsa

Kathleen Munroe

Kathleen Munroe

Det. PJ McFadden

John Cameron Mitchell

John Cameron Mitchell

Amory

Alexander Pineiro

Alexander Pineiro

Sol

Crew5

Liz Garbus

Liz Garbus

Director

Josh Schwartz

Josh Schwartz

Teleplay

Stephanie Savage

Stephanie Savage

Teleplay

C

Carmen Cabana

Director of Photography

J

Jeff Granzow

Editor

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Episode Summary

"Brass Tactics" is episode 5 of City on Fire season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 116 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Liz Garbus, it aired on May 25, 2023.

Next: E6 · Annus Horribilis Best of Season 1