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Lovecraft Country

2020TV-MA1 season7.1 / 10

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.

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Checked Jul 22, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

Cast, crew and production details

About Lovecraft Country

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Cast

Jonathan MajorsAtticus "Tic" Freeman

Jurnee SmollettLetitia ‘Leti’ Lewis

Wunmi MosakuRuby Baptiste

Abbey LeeChristina Braithwhite

Michael Kenneth WilliamsMontrose Freeman

Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorHippolyta Freeman

Jamie ChungJi-Ah

Courtney B. VanceGeorge Freeman

Credits

Created by: Misha Green
Written by: Misha Green, Jonathan Kidd, Sonya Winton, Shannon Houston, Kevin Lau, Ihuoma Ofordire, Misha Green, Wes Taylor, Ihuoma Ofordire, Matt Ruff

Production details

Status: Canceled
Series type: Scripted
Episodes: 10
Original language: English

Networks & production

HBOUnited States
Bad RobotUnited States
Monkeypaw ProductionsUnited States
Warner Bros. TelevisionUnited States

Themes

1950sbased on novel or bookcosmic horrorjim crow lawslovecraftianmobracismroad tripsinistersocial thrillersupernaturalsupernatural horrorwar veteran

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

Sundown

Aug 16, 20201h 5m7.3 / 10

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.

Directed by Yann DemangeWritten by Misha GreenGuest stars Courtney B. Vance, Demetrius Grosse, Jamie Harris, Matthew Alan, Jeffrey Johnson, Vincent Teninty, Will Zahrn, Trenton Rostedt

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Episode 2

Whitey's on the Moon

Aug 23, 202055m6.1 / 10

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.

Directed by Daniel SackheimWritten by Misha GreenGuest stars Courtney B. Vance, Joaquina Kalukango, Tony Goldwyn, Logan Medina, Robert Bryan Davis, Don A. King, Brian Matney, Erica Tazel

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Episode 3

Holy Ghost

Aug 30, 202055m6.2 / 10

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.

Directed by Daniel SackheimWritten by Misha GreenGuest stars Mac Brandt, DeRon J. Powell, Jonathon Pawlowski, Alex Collins, Maceo Smedley, Ali Amin Carter, Naomi Mack, Jada Harris

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Episode 4

A History of Violence

Sep 6, 202056m5.9 / 10

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.

Directed by Victoria MahoneyWritten by Wes Taylor, Misha GreenGuest stars Jordan Patrick Smith, Monique Candelaria, Jada Harris, Banks Repeta, Rhyan Hill, Lucius Baston

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Episode 5

Strange Case

Sep 13, 202056m5.5 / 10

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.

Directed by Cheryl DunyeWritten by Jonathan Kidd, Sonya Winton, Misha GreenGuest stars Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Tyner Rushing, D.J. 'Shangela' Pierce, Monét X Change, Darryl Stephens, LaLa Ri

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Episode 6

Meet Me in Daegu

Sep 20, 202058m5.9 / 10

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.

Written by Kevin Lau, Misha GreenGuest stars Kevin Savage, Jon Lee, Daniel Chung, Eric Jepson

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Episode 7

I Am.

Sep 27, 202054m5.2 / 10

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.

Written by Shannon Houston, Misha GreenGuest stars Courtney B. Vance, Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Carra Patterson, Sufe Bradshaw, Jada Harris, Karen LeBlanc

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Episode 8

Jig-a-Bobo

Oct 4, 202057m5.5 / 10

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.

Written by Ihuoma Ofordire, Misha GreenGuest stars Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Jada Harris

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Episode 9

Rewind 1921

Oct 11, 202050m5.8 / 10

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

Written by Jonathan Kidd, Sonya Winton, Misha GreenGuest stars William Catlett, Gerard Mikell, Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Christian Gabriel Anderson, Khamary Rose, Jada Harris

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Episode 10

Full Circle

Oct 18, 202057m5.5 / 10Finale

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

Written by Ihuoma Ofordire, Misha Green, Misha GreenGuest stars Jada Harris

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