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The Hillside Strangler S1E1 — City of Dreams, City of Nightmares
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The Hillside Strangler•Season 1•Episode 1

City of Dreams, City of Nightmares

6.7/10 · 27 votesJan 18, 202652 min

Ranked #4 of 4 in Season 1•−0.3 vs season avg

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Ten women are slain, their bodies dumped across the iconic hillsides of Los Angeles; activists demand justice as the media turns murder into spectacle; detectives Frank Salerno and Pete Finnigan race to stop the killer before he strikes again.

Directed byPeter LoGreco
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Episode Summary

"City of Dreams, City of Nightmares" is episode 1 of The Hillside Strangler season 1. It scored 6.7/10 from 27 votes, ranking #4 of 4 episodes this season (season average 7.0). Directed by Peter LoGreco, it aired on January 18, 2026.

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