Tales of the City
Mary Ann returns to present-day San Francisco and is reunited with her daughter and ex-husband, twenty years after leaving them behind to pursue her career. Fleeing the midlife crisis that her picture-perfect Connecticut life created, Mary Ann is quickly drawn back into the orbit of Anna Madrigal, her chosen family and a new generation of queer young residents living at 28 Barbary Lane.
Where to watch Tales of the City in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Tales of the City there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Tales of the City streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, ABC iview | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Tales of the City
Tales of the City is a 2019 English-language drama and mystery series created by Lauren Morelli. The cast is led by Laura Linney, Elliot Page, Paul Gross. It spans 1 season and 10 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Tales of the City was produced by Sweatpants Productions, Working Title Television, and Universal Television and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on June 7, 2019, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Lauren Morelli
- First aired
- June 7, 2019
- Last aired
- June 7, 2019
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (10 episodes)
- Network
- Netflix
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Sweatpants Productions, Working Title Television, Universal Television
Tales of the City cast & crew
Tales of the City was created by Lauren Morelli.
The cast features Laura Linney as Mary Ann Singleton, Elliot Page as Shawna Hawkins, Paul Gross as Brian Hawkins, Murray Bartlett as Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver, Charlie Barnett as Ben Marshall, and Garcia as Jake Rodriguez.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jay Wadley, cinematography is by Federico Cesca, and it was produced by Armistead Maupin and Liza Chasin.
Is Tales of the City worth watching?
Tales of the City holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 92 ratings, a solidly received drama series.
With 1 season and 10 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama and mystery, Tales of the City is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Tales of the City
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Cast of Tales of the City
Laura Linney
Mary Ann Singleton
Elliot Page
Shawna Hawkins
Paul Gross
Brian Hawkins
Murray Bartlett
Michael 'Mouse' Tolliver
Charlie Barnett
Ben Marshall
Garcia
Jake Rodriguez
May Hong
Margot Park
Olympia Dukakis
Anna Madrigal
Barbara Garrick
DeDe Halcyon
Tales of the City — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Tales of the City in United States?
Tales of the City is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Tales of the City on Netflix?
Yes — Tales of the City is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is Tales of the City in?
Tales of the City is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Tales of the City are there?
Tales of the City has 1 season with 10 episodes in total.
▸What is Tales of the City rated?
Tales of the City is rated TV-MA. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 92 ratings.
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