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Question the ties that bind through time.
A young aspiring writer discovers secrets about her family's past when she finds herself mysteriously being pulled back and forth in time to a 19th century plantation.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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A young aspiring writer discovers secrets about her family's past when she finds herself mysteriously being pulled back and forth in time to a 19th century plantation.
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Episode 1
Dana comes to town expecting a warm welcome from family, but she's met with the opposite. Some comfort arrives in the form of a new friend.
Directed by Janicza BravoWritten by Branden Jacobs-JenkinsGuest stars Abigail Shannon
Episode 2
A nosy neighbor puts the wrong kind of spotlight on Dana before a nasty fall triggers a trip back to the past. Kevin gains firsthand experience of Dana's troubles as the pair are forced to play uncomfortable roles in order to stay out of harm's way.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Episode 3
Dana and Olivia search for the answer to what keeps bringing Dana back to the past. Kevin acts the gracious party goer at the behest of his hosts.
Directed by Amanda MarsalisWritten by Joy KeckenGuest stars Jordan Preston Carter, Abigail Shannon
Episode 4
Back in Los Angeles, Dana and Kevin prepare to return to the past but have to deal with the familial fallout of their travels.
Directed by Ayoka ChenziraWritten by Bobak Esfarjani
Episode 5
Dana and Kevin find themselves back on the farm. A confrontation with Olivia makes Dana reevaluate her purpose. Kevin must find a way to explain his mysterious return to the Weylin family.
Directed by Ayoka ChenziraWritten by Zenzele PriceGuest stars Abigail Shannon
Episode 6
The enslaved population faces unforeseen consequences from Dana's well-meaning actions. Margaret's search for Rufus's future wife finds Kevin drawn deeper into the family drama.
Directed by Destiny EkaraghaWritten by Joy Kecken, Noah RubensteinGuest stars Abigail Shannon
Episode 7
Tom takes Kevin and Rufus on a trip to town. Without Kevin's protection on the plantation, Dana struggles with a vengeful Margaret.
Directed by Destiny EkaraghaWritten by Matthew ShireGuest stars Abigail Shannon
Episode 8
Dana finds herself in a dire situation. Kevin chases a runaway slave. Tom seeks to restate order on his plantation.
Directed by Alonso AlvarezWritten by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, Noah RubensteinGuest stars Abigail Shannon
Episode information updated Sep 16, 2026
Mallori JohnsonDana James
Micah StockKevin Franklin
Ryan KwantenThomas Weylin
Gayle RankinMargaret Weylin
Austin SmithLuke
Antoinette Crowe-Legacy
David Alexander KaplanRufus Weylin
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