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Is James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons coming back?

James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons (2011–2011) on Investigation Discovery

The answer: Concluded February 2, 2011.
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Network / streamer
Investigation Discovery
Premiered
January 19, 2011
Ended
February 2, 2011
Runtime
~60 min per episode
1season
6episodes

About James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons

James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons ended on February 2, 2011, on Investigation Discovery.

This series was a six-part documentary that aired in 2011, exploring notorious crimes in Hollywood’s history through the perspective of bestselling author James Ellroy. The show delved into the darker side of Los Angeles, exposing the criminal underbelly behind some of the city’s most infamous cases. Ellroy’s narration combined with interviews and reenactments aimed to provide a vivid account of the city’s violent past, with a focus on stories that reveal the city’s reputation for nihilism.

The series was characterized by Ellroy’s larger-than-life personality and his unfiltered storytelling style. It featured in-depth interviews with witnesses, law enforcement officials, prosecutors, investigators, and jurors, offering viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal elements that have shaped Los Angeles. The show also included the character Barko, a profane bull terrier, who added a unique and gritty element to the storytelling, providing insight into Ellroy’s own tumultuous life. With a runtime of 60 minutes per episode, the series aimed to expose the darker truths behind Hollywood’s glamorous facade.

James Ellroy's LA: City of Demons episode schedule

6 aired

Aired · 6

DateEp.Title
February 2, 2011 S1·E3 Serial Killers
January 26, 2011 S1·E2 The Scandal Rags
January 19, 2011 S1·E1 Dead Women Own Me
S1·E6 Hot Spot Homicide
S1·E5 The Dark Side of Hollywood
S1·E4 Dames & Delinquents