City of Vice

2008, Show

In the 1750s London’s perilous streets were run by armed gangs, corrupt night watchmen and thief takers. Then two Westminster magistrates, novelist Henry Fielding and his brother, John, obtained a grant from Parliament allowing them to bring some law and order to the crime-ridden boroughs of Central London.

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Season 1

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7.5

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8.0

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Critic Season 1 Angie Errigo

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Fascinating, factual Georgian costume drama with the grim, pacey approach of modern police procedurals.

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In the lawless streets of 18th century London, crime and corruption reign supreme. But when two determined magistrates, Henry and John Fielding, are granted the power to create a police force, they vow to bring justice and order to the city's dangerous underworld. With a cast of colorful characters, this gripping drama delves into the dark heart of London's criminal underbelly, where the lines between right and wrong are constantly blurred. Will the Fielding brothers succeed in their mission, or will the city's vice and corruption prove too powerful to tame?

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