Crime drama series City on a Hill, starring Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge, is available for streaming in Spain on SkyShowtime and Movistar Plus.
While three seasons of the series were produced overall, only the first two seasons are currently available on streaming platforms in Spain. The third season remains unavailable for streaming in the country.
Season one consists of 10 episodes, while season two contains eight episodes, with each episode having a runtime of approximately 60 minutes. Viewers in Spain can access the show through SkyShowtime or via Movistar Plus for subscribers who have the Ficción Total package included in their fiber, television, and mobile bundle.
SkyShowtime is a European streaming service that features content from major American production studios. Its catalog in Spain also includes drama series such as Mayor of Kingstown, Lioness, MobLand, The Agency, Halo, Yellowstone, Tulsa King, Su peor pesadilla, The Darkness, and Under Salt Marsh, alongside Movistar Plus offerings like Los amos de la ciudad.
Boston corruption and the Boston Miracle
Set in early 1990s Boston, City on a Hill depicts a city plagued by crime operating with the tacit approval of local law enforcement, where corruption and racism were daily occurrences.
The social dynamic of the city begins to shift following the arrival of DeCourcy Ward, a new African American Assistant District Attorney played by Aldis Hodge. Ward forms an unlikely alliance with John "Jackie" Rohr, a corrupt yet venerated FBI agent played by Kevin Bacon, to investigate and upend Boston's criminal and judicial systems.
Created by Charlie MacLean from a story developed by MacLean and actor Ben Affleck, the series draws inspiration from a real-life historical event known as the Boston Miracle.
The Boston Miracle was a collaborative movement involving African American religious leaders, local police officers, and community residents. The initiative transformed policing methods in the city and led to a drastic reduction in Boston's murder rate in barely a decade.
Cast and production team
Bacon's performance as corrupt FBI agent Jackie Rohr has been highlighted as one of the finest roles of his career. Hodge co-stars alongside him as Assistant District Attorney DeCourcy Ward.
The ensemble cast features Jonathan Tucker as Francis "Frankie" Ryan, Mark O'Brien as James "Jimmy" Ryan, Lauren E. Banks as Siobhan Quay, and Amanda Clayton as Catherine "Cathy" Ryan.
The cast also includes Jere Shea as Massachusetts State Police Sergeant Hank Signa, Kevin Chapman as Detective JR "Dickie" Minogue of the Boston Police Department, Jill Hennessy as Jennifer "Jenny" Rohr, and Matthew Del Negro as Detective Chris Caysen of the Boston Police Department.
Critical reception and audience ratings
Since its premiere in June 2019, City on a Hill has earned positive reviews from television critics and general audiences across major aggregate review platforms.
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an 88 percent approval rating from critics and an 86 percent favorable rating from audiences. On Metacritic, the show achieved a 65 percent positive score from critics alongside an average audience rating of 7.2 out of 10.
International review databases also reflect favorable scores for the crime thriller, with the series securing a 7.6 out of 10 average score on IMDb and a 6.6 out of 10 rating on Spanish database FilmAffinity.
