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City of Angels

Jake Axminster, a tough-as-nails detective, navigates the dark alleys and smoke-filled rooms of 1930s noir, tackling a fresh and formidable case each week.

In 1930s Los Angeles, a gritty private detective named Jake Axminster operates in a city where the lines between right and wrong have blurred, taking on any case that comes his way and using unorthodox methods to get results.

Episodes:

Episode 4 The Parting Shot

4. The Parting Shot

Aired: Feb 23, 1976

A wealthy patron commissions Jake to investigate his wife's alleged affair, l...

Episode 5 A Lonely Way to Die

5. A Lonely Way to Die

Aired: Mar 1, 1976

Under the cover of night, Lt. Quint makes a surprise arrest of Axminster, hau...

Episode 7 Palm Springs Answer

7. Palm Springs Answer

Aired: Mar 22, 1976

A frantic father's urgent cry for help propels Jake into a treacherous quest,...

Episode 8 The Losers

8. The Losers

Aired: Apr 5, 1976

A wealthy entrepreneur's alleged mistress becomes the target of a murder inve...

Episode 9 A Sudden Silence

9. A Sudden Silence

Aired: Apr 12, 1976

A complex murder investigation unfolds as Jake becomes entangled with the FBI...

Episode 10 The Castle of Dreams

10. The Castle of Dreams

Aired: Apr 19, 1976

Jake's investigation takes a surreal turn as he delves into the secrets of th...

Episode 12 The Bloodshot Eye

12. The Bloodshot Eye

Aired: May 11, 1976

A sudden death in a small New Mexico town sets off a chain reaction of corrup...

Episode 13 Match Point

13. Match Point

Aired: May 18, 1976

A wrongful accusation sets off a chain of events, propelling Jake into a high...

Info about City of Angels

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Genres:Drama, Crime