Rueben's Ramblings

The series premiere of Penny Dreadful: City of Angels will debut on Showtime on April 26 at 10:10 PM.

The series is set in 1938 opens in 1938 Los Angeles, a time and place deeply infused with social and political tension. When a grisly murder shocks the city, Detective Tiago Vega (Daniel Zovatto) and his partner Lewis Michener (Nathan Lane) become embroiled in an epic story that reflects the rich history of Los Angeles: from the building of the city’s first freeways and its deep traditions of Mexican-American folklore, to the dangerous espionage actions of the Third Reich and the rise of radio evangelism. Before long, Tiago and his family are grappling with powerful forces that threaten to tear them apart.

The large ensemble cast includes Natalie Dormer, Piper Perabo, Kerry Bishe, Adam Rodriguez, Amy Madigan, Brent Spiner, Ethan Peck, Rory Kinnear, Thomas Kretschmann and Dominic Sherwood [among others].

Here is a trailer for Penny Dreadful: City of Angels: