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★ 7.1/10•2020•1h 0m•TV-MA•Drama•Mystery•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Take back your legacy.

The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateAug 16, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - SundownE165m

Sundown

Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometown in search of his missing father Montrose. After recruiting his uncle George and childhood friend Letitia to join him, the trio sets out for Ardham, Massachusetts, where they think Montrose may have gone looking for insight into Atticus’ late mother’s ancestry. As they journey across the Midwest, Tic, Leti, and George encounter dangers lurking at every turn, especially after sundown.

Aug 16, 2020

Episode 2 - Whitey's on the MoonE255m

Whitey's on the Moon

Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Braithwhite and her elusive father Samuel – who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus’ role in their upcoming “Sons of Adam” ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane.

Aug 23, 2020

Episode 3 - Holy GhostE355m

Holy Ghost

Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby, Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a boarding house – an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and awakens dormant spirits stuck in the house. Meanwhile, Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George’s wife Hippolyta presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham.

Aug 30, 2020

Episode 4 - A History of ViolenceE456m

A History of Violence

After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a handsome stranger nurses Ruby's disappointment over a squandered job opportunity.

Sep 6, 2020

Episode 5 - Strange CaseE556m

Strange Case

After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus’ pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed and sending Montrose into the comforting arms of his secret lover.

Sep 13, 2020

Episode 6 - Meet Me in DaeguE658m

Meet Me in Daegu

In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.

Sep 20, 2020

Episode 7 - I Am.E754m

I Am.

Hippolyta's relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.

Sep 27, 2020

Episode 8 - Jig-a-BoboE857m

Jig-a-Bobo

A distraught Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster's crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives at the boarding house, Atticus and Leti each take steps to protect their future.

Oct 4, 2020

Episode 9 - Rewind 1921E950m

Rewind 1921

With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.

Oct 11, 2020

Episode 10 - Full CircleE1057m

Full Circle

After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.

Oct 18, 2020

Actors

Jonathan Majors

Jonathan Majors

Atticus "Tic" Freeman

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Jurnee Smollett-Bell

Letitia ‘Leti’ Lewis

Wunmi Mosaku

Wunmi Mosaku

Ruby Baptiste

Abbey Lee

Abbey Lee

Christina Braithwhite

Michael Kenneth Williams

Michael Kenneth Williams

Montrose Freeman

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Hippolyta Freeman

Jamie Chung

Jamie Chung

Ji-Ah

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