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A search for a missing father turns into an otherworldly trip. Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, this HBO drama series follows Korean war vet Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a journey across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his father (Michael Kenneth Williams). What follows is a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.

2020 · 1h 8m

Starring Jonathan Majors, Courtney B. Vance, Jurnee Smollett

EPISODE 1

Sundown

Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his hometown of Chicago in search of his missing father Montrose--recruiting his uncle George and childhood friend Letitia on a journey to find him.

44m
EPISODE 2

Whitey's on the Moon

While Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, Atticus grows suspicious of their hosts at Ardham Lodge, where an ominous ceremony looms.

44m
EPISODE 3

Holy Ghost

Leti's plan to open a boarding house in a white neighborhood is challenged by a series of racist acts--and awakens dormant spirits in the house.

44m
EPISODE 4

A History of Violence

After Christina shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida; in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana along for the ride.

44m
EPISODE 5

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.

44m
EPISODE 6

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.

44m

Jonathan Majors

Atticus Freeman
Courtney B. Vance

George Freeman
Jurnee Smollett

Letitia "Leti" Lewis
Michael Kenneth Williams

Montrose Freeman
Abbey Lee

Christina Braithwhite
Chase Brown

Young Atticus Freeman
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Hippolyta Freeman
Marcus A. Griffin Jr.

Teen Atticus Freeman
Wunmi Mosaku

Ruby Baptiste
Jamie Harris

Eustice Hunt
Jamie Chung

Ji-Ah

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Season 1

Fantasy

A search for a missing father turns into an otherworldly trip. Based on the 2016 novel by Matt Ruff, this HBO drama series follows Korean war vet Atticus Freeman (Jonathan Majors) as he joins his friend Letitia (Jurnee Smollett) and his Uncle George (Courtney B. Vance) on a journey across 1950s Jim Crow America in search of his father (Michael Kenneth Williams). What follows is a struggle to survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the terrifying monsters that could be ripped from an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.

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Mature horror series has both mythical and human monsters.

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