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City on a Hill(2019)
Released
2019 · TV SERIES

City on a Hill

A principled African-American district attorney teams up with a corrupt but seasoned FBI veteran in 1990s Boston to dismantle a powerful armored car robbery ring, uncovering a web of systemic corruption that threatens to upend the city's justice system.

First aired
2019
Rated
TV-MA
Seasons
3 seasons
CrimeDrama

In the early 1990s in Boston, an African-American District Attorney from Brooklyn arrives with a mission to enact change. He forms an unexpected partnership with a respected but corrupt FBI veteran who is more focused on preserving the existing order. Together, they pursue a family of armored car robbers from Charlestown, a case that expands in scope and ultimately challenges and disrupts the broader criminal justice system of the city.

Seasons & Episodes

  1. 1.01The Night Flynn Sent the Cops on the IceJun 16, 2019Rate

    Set in 1990s Boston, the episode follows FBI agent Jackie Rohr, known for his unorthodox tactics, as he reluctantly partners with idealistic new Assistant District Attorney Decourcy Ward to dismantle a crew of armored truck robbers from Charlestown, navigating a city plagued by crime and racial tension.

  2. 1.02What They Saw in Southie HighJun 23, 2019Rate

    Following a dramatic church event, Decourcy discovers a formidable new adversary in town, complicating his already tense home life with his wife Siobhan. Meanwhile, Jackie's actions at home draw suspicion, and their mother-in-law Rosa begins to suspect him of wrongdoing. As investigators Hank Signa and Rachel Behnam probe a cold missing persons case linked to a Revere robbery, Frankie Ryan and his brother Jimmy face growing risks from their latest illicit activities.

  3. 1.03If Only the Fool Would Persist in His FollyJun 30, 2019Rate

    Jackie looks for a missing informant while Jenny reconsiders her career goals, rediscovering her interest in teaching. Decourcy devises a strategy to break the town's "Code of Silence" and gather information from suspects. Meanwhile, Minogue is given a high-profile case that doesn't align with his personal interests, and Jimmy attempts to reconnect with his children but finds that his past continues to haunt him.

  4. 1.04The Wickedness of the Wicked Shall Be Upon HimselfJul 7, 2019Rate

    Jackie pressures Jimmy to aid in her search for the missing armored truck guards, presumed dead. Decourcy interrogates a key witness called to testify before the Grand Jury. Siobhan discovers troubling information about a Coalition leader that could threaten the organization's stability, while Kick is haunted by nightmares that suggest her father may be in danger.

  5. 1.05From Injustice Came the Way to Describe JusticeJul 14, 2019Rate

    Jackie and Decourcy pursue a weapon linked to a recent armored truck heist in Revere. Reporter Michaela Freda receives a tip that could lead to a dangerous story. Meanwhile, Frankie weighs difficult choices for his family under the threat of a Grand Jury, and Siobhan faces increasing pressure after a new allegation forces her to reconsider her priorities.

  6. 1.06It's Hard to Be a Saint in the CityJul 21, 2019Rate

    Decourcy makes progress in linking stolen firearms to the Revere robbery after an insider comes forward with information. Meanwhile, Jenny confronts Jackie's growing issues as evidence of her behavior becomes undeniable. The Ryan family faces increased financial strain due to an unexpected hospital emergency, and Reverend Fields learns that his long-held influence does not protect him from personal vulnerability.

  7. 1.07There Are No F**king SidesJul 28, 2019Rate

    With the gang's usual arms dealer arrested, Jackie believes his moment of triumph is near, but Decourcy holds the real power and considers halting the weapon supply instead of targeting buyers. As Jimmy and Frankie search for a new supplier to prepare for their next heist, Cathy and Jenny face the emotional challenge of helping their daughters recover from recent trauma. Meanwhile, Rachel takes matters into her own hands when Michaela encounters trouble.

  8. 1.08High on the Looming Gallows TreeAug 4, 2019Rate

    Jackie's public celebration of a legal victory contrasts with personal turmoil, while Decourcy's political potential is overshadowed by Siobhan's disappointment over a betrayal. The Grand Jury delivers a tougher verdict against Sheik, and Signa's investigation leads to the Ryan family being scrutinized by the Suffolk DA.

  9. 1.09The Deaf Sage of PompeiiAug 11, 2019Rate

    An unexpected informant approaches Decourcy, prompting the Massachusetts State Police to devise a strategy for making arrests without involving the FBI. Meanwhile, Jackie struggles to remain uninvolved, and the Genesis Coalition proposes a new initiative to reduce crime in Boston. Jenny shares personal details of her past with someone she trusts.

  10. 1.10Mayor Curley and the Last HurrahAug 18, 2019Rate

    Jackie experiences a triumphant moment but is troubled by a lingering sense of guilt over his past. Meanwhile, Decourcy prepares to take decisive action against those responsible for the guards' murders, Jimmy scrambles to resolve the chaos he caused while risking his brother's prospects, and Jenny confronts a long-buried trauma. This season finale brings key character arcs to a dramatic close.

  1. 2.01Bill Russell's BedsheetsMar 28, 2021Rate

    An assistant U.S. attorney is found overdosed and near death, prompting Decourcy Ward to investigate possible links to Jackie Rohr. Jackie simultaneously challenges the Boston Police Department over a controversial drug arrest at the Braxton Summit housing project. Meanwhile, community activist Grace Campbell enlists Siobhan Quays to support Braxton's residents, but their work is complicated by rising gang tensions.

  2. 2.02I Need a GoatApr 4, 2021Rate

    Jackie investigates Decourcy's personal history to counter his growing pressure on the Justice Department, while Siobhan contemplates starting a family despite the ongoing tension. Meanwhile, Jenny confronts unresolved issues with her mother after a troubling phone call, and Cathy Ryan seeks an unexpected way to sustain her struggling salon.

  3. 2.03Is the Total Black, Being SpokenApr 11, 2021Rate

    Jackie discovers one of Decourcy's informants and devises a strategy to use him in an effort to undermine the assistant district attorney. Decourcy visits the Rohr home, seeking information from Jenny that might be used against her husband. Meanwhile, Siobhan receives encouraging news as she prepares for her City Council campaign, and her client, Kelvin Campbell, is released from custody but remains haunted by events from Valentine's Day. Jimmy Ryan, on the other hand, contends with troubles more severe than a troubled conscience.

  4. 2.04Overtime White and Overtime StupidApr 18, 2021Rate

    Jackie confronts the fallout of his actions after visiting Holly in the ICU, while Rickey Townsend prepares to testify against Decourcy. Tensions escalate between rival gangs, leading to a tense confrontation in the interrogation room, and Grace struggles with her responsibilities as a mother and community leader. Meanwhile, Jenny forms a quick bond with a mysterious woman from Belfast at the Rohr house.

  5. 2.05East of EdenApr 25, 2021Rate

    U.S. Attorney Karen Shimizu attempts to remove her difficult agent, while Jackie finds a new assignment through his own maneuvering. Meanwhile, Decourcy and Siobhan clash in court, and a frustrated Grace takes drastic action to help her son. Elsewhere, Jenny, encouraged by Maeve, gives Benny an unexpected thrill, and Cathy secures a new supply by confronting its origin.

  6. 2.06Don't Go Sayin Last WordsMay 2, 2021Rate

    With Anton absent, Kelvin faces the challenge of leading the Braxton Boys while Jackie becomes suspicious of Grace's secret. Decourcy, removed from the investigation, grows distant from Siobhan as his desire for revenge clashes with her focus on healing. Meanwhile, Cathy turns to old acquaintances after her plan with Isaac fails, and Jenny discovers the truth about her new friend.

  7. 2.07ApophasisMay 9, 2021Rate

    Jackie holds Grace accountable for her sons' involvement in a violent clash at the Copeland territory, forcing Grace into a difficult and painful agreement. Decourcy, bitter over being excluded from the deal, turns to Siobhan for emotional support as they face the aftermath of the conflict, while Jenny resolves to assist Maeve regardless of Jackie's objections.

  8. 2.08Pax BostoniaMay 16, 2021Rate

    Amid Boston's grief over a recent tragedy, Decourcy works to achieve justice through both legal and personal means. Jackie faces the lingering impact of his past, while Jenny takes a decisive step toward addressing her own. Meanwhile, Cathy finds closure with a long-standing source of pain, and Siobhan begins to pursue an ambitious new goal.

  1. 3.01Gods and MonstersJul 31, 2022Rate

    Jackie Rohr, struggling financially after leaving the FBI, accepts a job offer from his former mentor, unaware of the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, ADA Decourcy Ward faces a personal setback that pulls him back to Brooklyn, and Siobhan Quays, now with the ACLU, takes on a high-stakes case against a major construction company. Jenny Rohr starts volunteering at a community center where she encounters someone from her past.

  2. 3.02A Program of Complete DisorderAug 7, 2022Rate

    Victoria Dryden disappears, prompting Sinclair to send Jackie to locate her. Meanwhile, Caysen seeks justice for Officer Russ Wallace, suspecting foul play within the Strike Force, which causes tension at the Ward home in Brooklyn. As Siobhan works on a case involving her injured client, she begins experiencing troubling symptoms, while Diarmuid Doyle's attempt to help Jenny only complicates matters further.

  3. 3.03Speak When You're AngryAug 14, 2022Rate

    Decourcy, seeking to position himself as Boston's next district attorney, tackles a complicated case involving the murder of a police officer, enlisting the aid of Caysen, who is growing distant from his fellow officers. Meanwhile, the Drydens continue dealing with personal challenges, and the Rho family, after dropping Benedetta off at college, find themselves facing new domestic tensions. A troubling phone call to Siobhan brings a long-buried secret back into the open.

  4. 3.04Ugly, Like I SaidAug 28, 2022Rate

    Jackie's affair with Letitia Dryden continues while Jenny works to have her husband reinstated at the FBI. Decourcy faces increasing pressure as a rival secures a key conviction in the DA race. Meanwhile, Caysen's testimony in Tony Suferin's federal trial leads to unexpected repercussions, and Siobhan gains a clearer understanding of the threats she faces in her defense of the Mendoza family.

  5. 3.05Take Me HomeSep 4, 2022Rate

    As pressure mounts against Sinclair Dryden, Jackie moves to confront him. Meanwhile, Decourcy works to exonerate Curtis Whitaker, and Caysen considers a deal to clear his name. Siobhan advances her case against Needham Industries but faces complications when a reporter gets involved, while Jenny consults a lawyer about her father's legal action.

  6. 3.06TendernessSep 11, 2022Rate

    Jackie displays a rare moment of vulnerability following a violent attack that disrupts the Dryden investigation, while Decourcy continues the search for Sinclair's potential victims. Caysen joins the DA's office as an official investigator, navigating conflicting priorities, and Siobhan considers exposing her past despite the personal risks. Jenny becomes more convinced of her suspicions.

  7. 3.07Boston Bridges, Falling DownSep 18, 2022Rate

    Jenny becomes closer to Diarmuid Doyle while her husband Jackie, recently released from the hospital, seeks revenge. Siobhan enlists Decourcy's help to take down Needham Industries as she uncovers corporate wrongdoing. A breakthrough in the case against Sinclair Dryden is complicated by an unexpected challenge.

  8. 3.08Whipping PostSep 25, 2022Rate

    Decourcy moves forward with plans to take Sinclair Dryden to trial despite opposition from the Suffolk County DA, while Jackie secures a crucial witness. Siobhan achieves a settlement for the Mendoza family, only to have her success overshadowed, and Caysen is given another opportunity by someone close to her. Meanwhile, Jenny confronts family tensions and reconnects with her long-lost half-brother.

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