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City on a Hill

Network
Showtime
Genre
Drama
Premiered
19 June, 2019

"A City upon a Hill" is a phrase derived from the teaching of Salt and Light in Jesus's Sermon on the Mount. In a modern context, it is used in United States politics to refer to America acting as a "beacon of hope" for the world.

About City on a Hill

An attorney and a former federal agent form an unlikely bond in the hopes of taking down a criminal family in Charlestown. The series was created for television by Charlie MacLean from a story co-authored by Ben Affleck.

Achievement of City on a Hill

The show's debut season consisted of 10 episodes. A third season was ordered by the network in 2021. 

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Latest information about City on a Hill updated on February 15 2022.