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The real monsters aren't under the bed.
A desperate father, alongside a tenacious cop, battles his own demons on the streets of 1980s New York as he searches for his missing nine-year-old son.
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Checked Jul 24, 2026
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A desperate father, alongside a tenacious cop, battles his own demons on the streets of 1980s New York as he searches for his missing nine-year-old son.
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Episode 1
Vincent's son Edgar has an idea for Good Day Sunshine's new puppet. But before he can convince his father, the boy disappears on the way to school.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Jeff Hephner, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe, Wade Allain-Marcus, Erika Soto, Donald Sage Mackay, Roberta Colindrez
Episode 2
Vincent's convinced that bringing Eric to life will help his son come home. Detective Ledroit makes an arrest, while Cassie has her own suspicions.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Jeff Hephner, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe, Wade Allain-Marcus, Erika Soto, Donald Sage Mackay, Roberta Colindrez
Episode 3
While Vincent frantically gets ready for the pitch, Ledroit arrives with some more questions for him. Cassie meets the mother of another missing child.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Jeff Hephner, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe, Simon Manyonda, Andrew Haserlat, Gerard Monaco
Episode 4
Following shocking news from both Lennie and Cassie, Vincent continues to spiral — until he sees a sign from Edgar and hatches a new plan.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe
Episode 5
edroit makes headway in both investigations. Cassie gets a phone call that changes everything, and Vincent continues to follow the map.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe, Simon Manyonda
Episode 6
As the city's unhoused people are forced onto the street, Vincent meets the one with answers. An old friend helps Ledroit bring buried evidence to light.
Directed by Lucy ForbesWritten by Abi MorganGuest stars David Denman, Bamar Kane, Ivan Morris Howe, Simon Manyonda
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Benedict CumberbatchVincent
Gaby HoffmannCassie
McKinley Belcher IIILedroit
Dan FoglerLennie
Clarke PetersGeorge
Adepero OduyeCecile
David DenmanCripp
Jeff HephnerCostello
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