TV series
Some hide. They seek.
The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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The adventures of the beautiful, enigmatic and always surprising Dr. Helen Magnus, a brilliant scientist who holds the secrets of a clandestine population called Abnormals—a group of strange and sometimes terrifying beings that hide among humans. Magnus seeks to protect this threatened phenomena as well as unlock the mysteries behind their existence.
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Episode 1
The enigmatic Dr. Helen Magnus recruits insightful forensic psychiatrist Will Zimmerman to join her in the quest to track, study and protect the strange and often terrifying creatures that secretly populate our world.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian Kindler, Sam EganGuest stars Amanda May, Kavan Smith, Kandyse McClure, Cainan Wiebe, Peter Shinkoda, Michael Adamthwaite, Malik McCall, Diana Pavlovská
Episode 2
As Will attempts to help Alexi cope with his abnormality, Helen gets a visitor from her past.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian Kindler, Sam EganGuest stars Kavan Smith, Kandyse McClure, Cainan Wiebe, Peter Shinkoda, Sheri Rabold, Darien Provost, Lauren K. Robek, Chuck Campbell
Episode 3
Dr. Helen Magnus, her daughter Ashley, and new to the Sanctuary, Dr. Will Zimmerman release three women from a mysterious crypt in Scotland, bringing them back to the Sanctuary for refuge. Unbeknown to the team, and the women themselves, they have extraordinary powers. And their disappearance does not go undetected by a powerful cabal, resolute on reclaiming what it determines is theirs.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian Kindler, Martin WoodGuest stars Leah Cairns, Laura Mennell, Kandyse McClure, Miranda Frigon, R. Nelson Brown, Brad Proctor, Nigel Vonas, Peter Bryant
Episode 4
An investigation into a string of bizarre robberies leads Magnus and Will to a crime ring of thieves who seem to be able to slip between the cracks of the law… literally.
Directed by James HeadWritten by Sam EganGuest stars Peter Outerbridge, Alex Zahara, Mackenzie Gray, Matthew Walker, David Richmond-Peck, James Kirk, Jeb Beach
Episode 5
After capturing a particularly elusive abnormal the plane carrying Dr. Magnus and Will crashes while transporting the creature. Dr. Magnus and Will soon discover why this abnormal has never been captured before.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Sarah Strange, Panou, Adrien Dorval, Thia Hoa Le, David Nykl, Alison Araya, Daniel Bruce, Lauren K. Robek
Episode 6
When a mating pair of cute, furry and seemingly harmless abnormals is brought in for scientific study, the Sanctuary team begins to exhibit some hidden animal attractions for one another.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Sam EganGuest stars Katharine Isabelle, Stephanie Courtney
Episode 7
While leading a covert meeting in Rome, Magnus encounters an old friend from her past who confides that the cabal has come to exact revenge on her for the events in "Fata Morgana."
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jonathon Young, Brad Proctor, Peter Bryant, Chuck Campbell
Episode 8
A young artist with an uncanny ability to draw remarkably detailed pictures from memory may be the key to solving a case surrounding the suspicious death of his abusive father.
Directed by Brenton SpencerWritten by Sam EganGuest stars Kavan Smith, Gabrielle Rose, Michael Eisner, Chris Nelson Norris, Sam Laird, Sean Mathieson
Episode 9
Magnus and Will investigate a distressing call for help deep below the Bermuda Triangle resulting in a deadly battle to save Magnus’s life.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Leah Cairns
Episode 10
Investigating the disappearance of an old college friend, Will finds himself caught in an underground fight club where the combatants are genetically engineered abnormals who fight to the death like modern day gladiators.
Directed by Brenton SpencerWritten by Peter Mohan, Sam EganGuest stars Jim Byrnes, Byron Lawson, Rukiya Bernard, Darren Shahlavi, Emily Tennant, Daryl Shuttleworth, Brock Johnson, Steven Man
Episode 11
Magnus and the Sanctuary team attempt to capture a rare and deadly creature - all under the watchful eye of a local news crew.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Rekha Sharma, Matty Finochio, John Tench, Jason Benson
Episode 12
Abnormals in remote regions are subjected to an airborne biological agent that compels them to launch a violent string of murders
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian Kindler, Sam EganGuest stars David Lyle, Mark Gibbon, Alex Diakun, Lynda Boyd, Christine Chatelain, Peter Wingfield, Mark Oliver
Episode 13
The Five, led by Magnus, attempt to find the secret labyrinth in the decimated city of Bhalasaam. Once located, they must complete a series of cryptic tests that can only be achieved using each of their unique powers.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian Kindler, Sam EganGuest stars Jonathon Young, Alex Diakun, Lynda Boyd, Christine Chatelain, Peter Wingfield
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Amanda TappingDr. Helen Magnus
Robin DunneDr. Will Zimmerman
Christopher HeyerdahlJohn Druitt / Bigfoot
Ryan RobbinsHenry Foss
Agam DarshiKate Freelander
Emilie UllerupAshley Magnus
Jim ByrnesGregory Magnus
Jonathon YoungNikola Tesla
SyfyUnited StatesSyfyUnited States
