City on a Hill

Season 1

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Idealistic Assistant DA Decourcy Ward and corrupt-yet-venerated FBI veteran Jackie Rohr come together in the early 1990s to take on a family of armored car robbers in a case that grows to subvert the entire criminal justice system of Boston.

10 Episodes

  • The Night Flynn Sent the Cops on the Ice
    E1
    The Night Flynn Sent the Cops on the IceIn early ‘90s Boston, racism is endemic and crime is widespread. Jackie Rohr, a renowned FBI agent whose methods are not exactly by the book, does not mind the status quo. But Decourcy Ward, the new Assistant District Attorney in town, wants to uproot the corrupt system. The two form an unlikely, and obligatory, alliance to take down a gang of armored truck robbers from Charlestown.
  • What They Saw in Southie High
    E2
    What They Saw in Southie HighAfter an eventful Sunday at church, Decourcy finds out he has a new powerful enemy in town — one that puts his wife Siobhan in an awkward position. Jackie is stirring up trouble in his own home, and his distrustful mother-in-law Rosa is onto him. Investigators Hank Signa and Rachel Behnam look into an unsolved missing persons case connected to the robbery in Revere. That could mean trouble for Frankie Ryan, who’s busy laundering his most recent loot and, with the help of his brother Jimmy, getting carried away in the process.
  • If Only the Fool Would Persist in His Folly
    E3
    If Only the Fool Would Persist in His FollyJackie searches for his absent informant as Jenny searches for purpose, revisiting her passion to become a teacher. Decourcy works up a plan to overcome the town’s infamous “Code of Silence” and get a few suspects to talk. Minogue is assigned a big case, but not the one he actually cares about. Jimmy skips town to visit his kids and finds that, even a thousand miles away, he’s not safe from his problems back home.
  • The Wickedness of the Wicked Shall Be Upon Himself
    E4
    The Wickedness of the Wicked Shall Be Upon HimselfJackie strong-arms Jimmy to get a step closer to finding the presumably dead armored truck guards. Decourcy rattles a suspect called to testify before the Grand Jury. Siobhan learns something unsettling about a leader of the Coalition and worries it could jeopardize the future of the group. Kick’s nightmares continue as she senses her father might be in harm’s way.
  • From Injustice Came the Way to Describe Justice
    E5
    From Injustice Came the Way to Describe JusticeJackie and Decourcy continue to hunt down the weapon connected to the Revere robbery. Local reporter gets a tip that could lead her down a treacherous path. Siobhan questions whether doing what is right is ultimately what is for the best.
  • It's Hard to Be a Saint in the City
    E6
    It's Hard to Be a Saint in the CityDecourcy is a step closer to connecting the stolen guns to the Revere robbery when an insider agrees to talk. Jenny is no longer able to ignore Jackie’s indiscretions after they show up on her doorstep. An unexpected rush to the hospital worsens money problems for the Ryan family and Reverend Fields discovers that his longstanding influence doesn’t make him invincible.
  • There Are No F**king Sides
    E7
    There Are No F**king SidesWith the gang's arms dealer in custody, Jackie thinks he's a step closer to glory. But Decourcy is the one in a position to negotiate, and he's considering cutting off the gun supply rather than going after the buyers.
  • High On The Looming Gallows Tree
    E8
    High On The Looming Gallows TreeJackie celebrates a win in front of the cameras but, behind closed doors, he reaches a new low. A shining moment from Decourcy promises a potential future in politics, but any pride Siobhan feels for her husband is squandered by an unexpected betrayal. The Grand Jury reconvenes, and this time Sheik doesn’t get off easily. Thanks to Signa’s detective work, the Ryan family is now under the watchful eye of the Suffolk DA.
  • The Deaf Sage of Pompeii
    E9
    The Deaf Sage of PompeiiWhen an unlikely source confides in Decourcy, the Massachusetts State Police hatch a plan that promises arrests without the help of the FBI. However, keeping out of the way is not exactly Jackie’s strong suit. The Genesis Coalition pitches a new strategy to curb Boston’s crime rate. Jenny opens up about her past to a sympathetic ear.
  • Mayor Curley and The Last Hurrah
    E10
    Mayor Curley and The Last HurrahJackie celebrates another moment in the spotlight, though an unfamiliar pang of guilt leaves him reflecting on his legacy. Decourcy considers the best course of action to finally carry out justice for the murdered guards. Jimmy is desperate to weasel his way out of the mess he’s created, even if it means putting his brother’s future into question. Jenny faces what has been haunting her all these years. Season finale

Cast of Season 1

  • Kevin BaconJackie Rohr / Producer
  • Aldis HodgeDecourcy Ward
  • Jonathan TuckerFrankie Ryan
  • Jill HennessyJenny Rohr
  • Lauren E. BanksSiobhan Quays
  • Mark O'BrienJimmy Ryan
  • Sarah ShahiRachel Benham
  • Zoe CollettiBenedetta Rohr
  • Amanda ClaytonCathy Ryan
  • Blake BaumgartnerKick Ryan
  • Gavin O'ConnorProducer
  • James MangoldProducer
  • Matt DamonProducer
  • Ben AffleckProducer

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