Mob City
Mob City

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Mob City

2013
TV Show
Canceled
1 Season
English

Based on the real-life accounts of the cops and gangsters of 1940's Los Angeles, this is the seductive story of the violent crime underbelly of America's most glamorous city and those who wanted to control it.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes62%
Metacritic61/100
Google Users76%
Director: Frank DarabontGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set in post-World War II Los Angeles, Mob City follows LAPD detective Joe Teague as he navigates a brutal and corrupt underworld. Teague finds himself entangled in a violent power struggle between the city's ruthless mob boss, Mickey Cohen, and the police force determined to bring him down. The series delves into the dark alliances, betrayals, and moral ambiguities of this tumultuous era.

Critical Reception

Mob City received mixed to positive reviews. Critics generally praised its stylish noir aesthetic, strong performances, particularly from Jon Bernthal and Neal McDonough, and its gritty, atmospheric depiction of 1940s Los Angeles. However, some found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven, leading to a lack of wider audience appeal and ultimately its cancellation after one season.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong visual style and noir atmosphere.

  • Jon Bernthal's performance as the conflicted detective was a standout.

  • Criticized for a sometimes convoluted narrative and uneven pacing.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the show's dark and gritty atmosphere, stylish direction, and compelling performances. However, some viewers found the story to be overly complex and slow-moving, which may have contributed to its limited viewership.

Fun Fact

The series was originally titled 'Lost Angels' before being renamed 'Mob City'.

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