The Best Episodes of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.1/10(1072 votes)

   #1 - Santa Muerte

   S1:E14/26/2020

   Los Angeles, 1938. LAPD detective Tiago Vega and his partner, Lewis Michener, investigate a murder. While at City Hall, Tiago’s activist brother Raul Vega battles with the fiery Councilman Charlton Townsend over the construction of California’s first freeway. Meanwhile, Peter Craft, the head of the German-American Bun, meets Elsa, the mysterious mother of one of his patients. Sensing danger, Tiago’s mother Maria pleads with Santa Muerte to protect her family as the rising tensions in the city threaten to explode.

   Director:Paco Cabezas

   Writer:John Logan

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   Director:Paco Cabezas

   Writer:John Logan
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   6.8/10(710 votes)

   #2 - Dead People Lie Down

   S1:E25/3/2020

   Raul Vega lies on the brink of death. Tiago and Lewis meet radio evangelist Sister Molly Finnister. Councilman Townsend furthers his political goals. Peter Craft runs into Elsa at the beach.

   Director:Paco Cabezas

   Writer:John Logan

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   Director:Paco Cabezas

   Writer:John Logan
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   7.1/10(642 votes)

   #3 - Wicked Old World

   S1:E35/10/2020

   Tiago and Molly try escaping their complicated lives. Lewis interrogates a Cal-Tech student. Townsend and Alex's agenda is jeopardized by a Councilwoman. Peter Craft discovers a dark truth at Elsa's home. Mateo visits a Chicano dance hall.

   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:John Logan

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   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:John Logan
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   7.3/10(583 votes)

   #4 - Josefina and the Holy Spirit

   S1:E45/17/2020

   Tiago scours Sister Molly's beach house for clues. Peter Craft invites Elsa to a party at his home. Lewis asks a gangster to help battle the growing Nazi menace in LA. Josefina Vega has a harrowing encounter with the police.

   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:John Logan

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   Director:Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

   Writer:John Logan
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   7.0/10(512 votes)

   #5 - Children of the Royal Sun

   S1:E55/24/2020

   Josefina confides in Sister Molly, who's shocked to discover Josefina is Tiago's sister. Tiago and Lewis's investigation takes them to the Vega House. Townsend is lectured about his personal life. Tiago confronts Mateo.

   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Jose Rivera

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Jose Rivera
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   7.2/10(512 votes)

   #6 - How it is with Brothers

   S1:E65/31/2020

   Tiago and Lewis interrogate Diego, seeking a confession, while Lewis senses Tiago is hiding something from him. Adelaide warns Molly about her personal desires jeopardizing the Temple's future. Townsend learns of Kurt's surprising past. Peter Craft makes a dramatic decision about his marriage with Linda. Maria tracks down Mateo and pleads with him to come home.

   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Vinnie Wilhelm

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   Director:Roxann Dawson

   Writer:Vinnie Wilhelm
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   7.1/10(463 votes)

   #7 - Maria and the Beast

   S1:E76/7/2020

   Molly visits Tiago at his apartment. Dottie and Lewis confront Brian. Elsa and Frank move in with the Crafts. Alex and Townsend discuss how to defeat Councilwoman Beck. Maria summons Santa Muerte.

   Director:Sheree Folkson

   Writer:Colin S. Liddle

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   Director:Sheree Folkson

   Writer:Colin S. Liddle
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   7.3/10(478 votes)

   #8 - Hide and Seek

   S1:E86/14/2020

   Lewis confronts Townsend in his office. Rio implores Mateo embrace her and the Pachucos. Peter visits Linda at the asylum. Townsend and Kurt go on a dangerous outing. Maria fights to protect the Craft boys from Frank.

   Director:Sheree Folkson

   Writer:Tatiana Suarez-Pico

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   Director:Sheree Folkson

   Writer:Tatiana Suarez-Pico
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   7.4/10(479 votes)

   #9 - Sing, Sing, Sing

   S1:E96/21/2020

   In danger, Tiago and Lewis must make bold decisions. With Townsend at the end of his rope, he’s forced to turn to a last resort. Spurred by Elsa, Peter decides to take Tom, Trevor and Frank to the movies. Lewis oversees the prison transfer of Diego Lopez as Tiago and Molly go dancing at the Crimson Cat, where they confront the rest of the Vega family.

   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:John Logan

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   Director:Dan Attias

   Writer:John Logan
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    7.2/10(493 votes)

    #10 - Day of the Dead

    S1:E106/28/2020

    Peter Craft, Elsa and the boys are trapped amidst a riot. Townsend celebrates the rise of his political fortune. Tiago and Molly face reality about their relationship. Lewis and Tiago protect Brian. The Vegas celebrate the Day of the Dead.

    Director:Richard J. Lewis

    Writer:John Logan

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    Director:Richard J. Lewis

    Writer:John Logan