The mystery in “City On Fire” of who shot Sam, thanks to Chase Sui Wonders, keeps you interested in the show as it struggles to build up its supporting cast.
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General Information
| Network | Apple TV Plus |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Young Adult |
Episode Listing
- Season 1/ Episode 1 “We Have Met the Enemy, and He Is Us”
- Season 1/ Episode 2 “Scenes From Private Life”
- Season 1/ Episode 3 “The Family Business”
- Season 1/ Episode 4 “Land of a Thousand Dances”
- Season 1/ Episode 5 “Brass Tactics”
- Season 1/ Episode 6 “Annus Horribilis”
- Season 1/ Episode 7 “The Demon Brother”
- Season 1/ Episode 8 “In the Dark”
Episodes To Anticipate
Episode 2 “Scenes From Private Life” seals the deal regarding your investment in Sam and Charlie’s relationship as it becomes clear, as much as Sam is clearly the more interesting of the two, this doesn’t mean Charlie doesn’t bring anything to the relationship.
Episode 5 “Brass Tactics” and Episode 6 “Annus Horribilis” act as a real turning point in the show and is where it finally begins to pick up and get interesting, beyond the lifeline Sam and Amory provide.
Video Review
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Who Is This For?
“City On Fire” is for those with a willingness to stick around as a show goes from being heavily reliant on a few characters and eventually create reasons to get invested in the majority of characters.
What I Hope To See
With Sam ending the season awake, I was hoping we could get to know her beyond the flashbacks. Also, more information on Solomon as he is one of the few, alongside DT, who didn’t really get developed much over the course of the season.
Asked and Answered
Has “City On Fire” Been Renewed For Another Season?
It was actually canceled.
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City On Fire: Season 1 – Review Summary
Summary
Unfortunately, “City On Fire” tests the abilities of Chase Sui Wonders, and later John Cameron Mitchell, to keep the show going as it takes nearly 3/4 of its season to build up most of its characters into compelling people.
Overall
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Plot and Dialog - 74.5%
75%
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Character Development and Performances - 76.5%
77%
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Visuals and Sound - 80%
80%
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Pacing - 73%
73%
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Value For Intended Audience - 74%
74%
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Chase Sui Wonders As Sam - 87%
87%
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John Cameron Mitchell As Amory Gould - 85%
85%
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Lorraine - 83%
83%
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Solomon Remaining A Mystery - 64%
64%
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Regan - 77%
77%
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Charlie - 78%
78%
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It Takes A While To Get Good - 73.5%
74%
User Review
( votes)Highlight(s)
- Chase Sui Wonders As Sam
- John Cameron Mitchell As Amory Gould
- Lorraine
Disputable
- Regan
- Solomon Remaining A Mystery
- Charlie
- It Takes A While To Get Good