Emerald City

2016 • NBC

4.6

321 reviews

TV-14

Rating

Eligible

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Season 1 episodes (11)

1 The Beast Forever

1/6/17

While searching for her mother, Dorothy Gale (Adria Arjona) is swept up into the eye of a tornado and transported to a mystical world where an all-powerful ruler (Vincent D'Onofrio) governs over one kingdom, has outlawed magic and faces not only the wrath of a growing cauldron of witches but a looming disaster brought on by a mythical force. While on her path to find her way home, Dorothy comes upon a wounded soldier (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) with amnesia and a young man (Gerran Howell) attempting to free his best friend (Jordan Loughran) from a mysterious woman (guest star Fiona Shaw). Meanwhile in Emerald City, Glinda (Joely Richardson) and West (Ana Ularu) come together to say farewell to their fallen sister (guest star Florence Kasumba). Elsewhere, the Wizard sends Eammon (Mido Hamada) on a mission to discover what fell from the sky and disturbed the Land of Oz. Part 1 of 2.

2 Prison of the Abject

1/6/17

3 Mistress-New-Mistress

1/13/17

After a close call, Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) learn the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) has sent his guards to kill her. In Emerald City, the Wizard seeks advisement from his counsel as he begins to lose control and the witches begin to show their power. Meanwhile, Tip (Jordan Loughran) and Jack (Gerran Howell) venture to the City of Ev to find a cure following a life-changing revelation. Ana Ularu and Mido Hamada also star.

4 Science and Magic

1/20/17

Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) are approached by a mysterious young girl who has lost her way. Following a tragic accident, Tip (Jordan Loughran) finds herself caught between two powerful forces - Glinda (Joely Richardson) and West (Ana Ularu). Elsewhere, the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) pays a visit to a village and exacts his authority over its citizens. Meanwhile, Jack (Gerran Howell) has a life-changing experience that leads him on a surprising new path with a unique woman (guest star Stefanie Martini). Joely Richardson and Mido Hamada also star.

5 Everybody Lies

1/27/17

Desperately seeking revenge for the death of her sister, West (Ana Ularu) tracks down Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and uses enchanted interrogation techniques to get the information she needs. The Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) seeks the aid of the Kingdom of Ev to build a weapons arsenal to help him defeat the Beast Forever. Meanwhile, an old acquaintance may hold to the key to Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) recovering his lost memories. Mido Hamada, Jordan Laughran and Joely Richardson also star.

6 Beautiful Wickedness

2/3/17

Dorothy's (Adria Arjona) confrontation with the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) brings her closer to discovering the truth about her past. Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) goes to great lengths to recover his memory, even if it means allying with West (Ana Ularu). The Wizard enacts his plan with Langwidere (guest star Stefanie Martini) to prepare for the battle to come. Mido Hamada and Jordan Loughran also stars.

7 They Came First

2/10/17

The Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) launches an assault on a village as his power is threatened and he enlists West (Ana Ularu) to help. Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) fight to keep Silvie (guest star Rebeka Rea) safe as they journey north to seek Glinda's (Joely Richardson) assistance. After suffering a great loss, Langwidere (guest star Stefanie Martini) grapples with her new authority as her relationship with Jack (Gerran Howell) continues to become complicated. Mido Hamada and Jordan Loughran also stars.

8 Lions in Winter

2/17/17

When Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) arrive at Glinda's (Joely Richardson) castle she reclaims something for which she has been searching. The Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) heads to the Kingdom of Ev to build his weapons arsenal. Meanwhile, West (Ana Ularu) uses some dangerous magic to help Tip (Jordan Loughran) reconnect with her past. In the Kingdom of Ev, Jack (Gerran Howell) struggles to find his place in Langwidere's (guest star Stefanie Martini) life. Mido Hamada also stars.

9 The Villain That's Become

2/24/17

As the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) arrives in the Kingdom of Ev, an intense negotiation may lead to a standoff with Langwidere (guest star Stefanie Martini). Dorothy (Adria Arjona) and Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen) find themselves on opposite sides. Meanwhile, Jack (Gerran Howell) makes a decision that may have deadly consequences. Elsewhere, Tip (Jordan Loughran) and West (Ana Ularu) solidify their bond and mount a battle of their own.

10 No Place Like Home

3/3/17

Tip (Jordan Laughran) and West (Ana Ularu) arrive in Emerald City seeking vengeance. With a renewed confidence, Dorothy (Adria Arjona) faces off against the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio) and fights to save Oz from his oppressive reign. Meanwhile, Glinda (Joely Richardson) brings her power to the battlefield as the threat of the Beast Forever looms. Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Gerran Howell and Mido Hamada also star.

101 The Making of Emerald City

12/16/16

Go behind-the-scenes of Emerald City, with this comprehensive look at the making of this ambitious series. Cast and crew detail what went into bringing the magic of Emerald City to life.

About this show

From visionary director Tarsem Singh ("The Fall") comes an epic reimagining of L. Frank Baum's classic stories about the wondrous Land of Oz. Adria Arjona ("True Detective") stars as Dorothy, a young woman from Kansas whose entire world is turned upside down when a tornado whisks her away to Oz - a strange and perilous land of scheming witches, deadly warriors and forbidden magic. Longing to return home, Dorothy must navigate the treacherous road to Emerald City, where she hopes to receive the help of the great and powerful Wizard of Oz (Vincent D'Onofrio, "Daredevil"). Along the way, she begins to discover the power within herself as she becomes entangled in a monumental clash of competing realms.

Ratings and reviews

4.6

321 reviews

A Google user

January 21, 2017

The series is very good. Five stars good. And I think the original story merits, and suspect its author would very much appreciate, its still being reinterpreted over 100 years later. But I seem to be having problems with Google Play. I bought the whole season and got the first 2 episodes (& "making of" video) without any problems. But it looks as if Google Play is going to charge me a 2nd time for the 3rd episode (which seems about 5 days late from Google Play to me). Hopefully, I can get everything fixed tomorrow. (The part above was posted Wed, Jan 18. What's below was posted Sat, Jan 21.) Thursday, the 3rd episode was no longer marked as if Google Play would charge me a 2nd time to download it. And it downloaded without any problems. Saturday afternoon the 4th episode became available. At one point it did look as if I would be charged a 2nd time for it. But when I went back to a more general Google Play screen and selected "my TV & movies" I was able to get to a 4th episode download link that wasn't indicating I would be charged a 2nd time. It downloaded without any problems.

Zyra L. F.

January 15, 2017

Boring, bad, bland writing-sexually pairing bland Dorothy and Swordcrow-ew no-Ozma the wonderbra'd murderer, Dorothy has a gun-witch shoots herself with it, other witch is a junkie who runs a brothel, not gritty just dumb. Tinman acting just like Clegane is weak and pathetic.

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Marc Wilson

March 14, 2017

I've never anticipated a series so much that I'm at the end of my seat for every waking moment. This series did not only cover every issue the world has currently addressed in the last few years, but captures a true story-line that's heart felt and very relatable to one's life. It's brilliant story line and characters creation is the most impressive I've ever seen in any sci-fiction, fairytale created. I definitely can't wait for season 2.

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