Amber Marchese, known to audiences from her time on a popular reality television series, is making a significant return to the screen. After nearly a decade away from televised projects, Marchese is now starring in a new, character-focused crime series titled City of Honor.
The series represents a major career shift for Marchese, who is also stepping into a role behind the camera as a producer. She describes the project as a move into creative leadership.
Set against the backdrop of a fictionalized city in southern New Jersey, the drama follows a specialized police unit, the West End Task Force. Marchese’s character is a key member of this team, which battles a rising tide of violent crime while its members grapple with profound personal struggles.
The narrative centers on Detective Sergeant Dante Perez, a veteran officer wrestling with trauma and ethical conflicts. The task force confronts a range of threats, from organized gang violence to a chilling serial killer case, all while facing political pressures that threaten the unit’s existence.
The cast features a mix of established and emerging talent, including actors known for roles in major film and streaming series. Marchese emphasized the diversity and strength of the ensemble.
For Marchese, this role is more than just another part; she calls it a “creative homecoming.” She praised the series for its raw emotion, provocative themes, and genuine heart, stating it aligns with the type of impactful storytelling she has long sought to be part of.
Filmed on location across New Jersey, the production aims for a visceral, authentic feel that matches its intense emotional core. The show explores universal themes of loyalty, justice, loss, and the possibility of redemption, establishing a powerful tone in its first episode.
City of Honor premiered on the streaming service Fawesome in late June and is scheduled to become available on several other major streaming platforms in the near future.
In a separate matter earlier this year, Marchese and her husband publicly commented on the financial and legal troubles of a former television colleague, contrasting those issues with their own focus on fiscal responsibility and lawful conduct.
