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 search for Ashley puts Magnus and her allies in the path of Kate Freelander (Agam Darshi), a con artist with ties to the Cabal who divulges the location of a secret facility
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Emilie Ullerup, Jonathon Young, Michael Benyaer, Babs Chula, Quelemia Sparrow, Doug Abrahams, Lynda Boyd, Christine Chatelain
Episode 2
The Cabal's new "Super-Abnormals" begin destroying Sanctuaries around the world. It won't be long before they launch their attack on the Old City Sanctuary, and Magnus must choose between saving Ashley and saving the Sanctuary Network.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Emilie Ullerup, Jonathon Young, Maiko Yamamoto, Stanley Tsang, Daren A. Herbert, Lani Gelera, Lynda Boyd, Christine Chatelain
Episode 3
With chaos all around them, the team must come to terms with how to rebuild after the Cabal’s attacks. Magnus takes a methodical approach to prove Ashley is still alive, while Will and Henry take on the daunting task of processing the hundreds of Abnormals who now seek refuge at the Sanctuary.
Directed by Brenton SpencerWritten by Sara B. CooperGuest stars Lynda Boyd, Hiro Kanagawa, Paul Stanley, Brenda McDonald, Addison Tessema, Christine Chatelain, Jason Schombing, Chuck Campbell
Episode 4
A superhero is trapped by Magnus, and his lack of finesse affects the team's work. Elsewhere, Will and Declan go on the search for a creature that's loose in the city, after the discovery of an eggshell.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Amanda May, Chris Gauthier, Shayan Bayat, Tim Perez, William 'Big Sleeps' Stewart, Dean Mckenzie, Robert Lawrenson
Episode 5
A disoriented Magnus wakes up to find the Sanctuary in ruins and the entire city decimated, with no memory of how the devastation occurred. While surveying the destruction, she is attacked by an inhuman creature but saved by two armed men who stun her and take her to an abandoned warehouse. After being hosed down and left shivering and exhausted, Magnus fears the worst when a battle-scarred figure enters the room.
Directed by Brenton SpencerWritten by James Thorpe, Damian KindlerGuest stars Nicole Muñoz, Sean Tyson, Darren Shahlavi
Episode 6
Dr. Helen Magnus fights to save the life of one of the Sanctuary’s research scientists who was viciously attacked by a seemingly docile Abnormal. Baffled by the creature’s uncharacteristic behavior, Henry tries to figure out what, or who, caused the domesticated Abnormal to react so violently.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Sara B. CooperGuest stars Anne Marie DeLuise, Colin Cunningham, Amanda May
Episode 7
Will goes up against the heads of the Sanctuary Network to defend Magnus who is charged with a shocking murder. But as the evidence stacks up against her, even Will has trouble finding a way to convincingly defend her innocence.
Directed by Amanda TappingWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Erica Cerra, Colin Lawrence, John Paul McGlynn, Sandy Robson, Michael Challenger, Robert Lawrenson
Episode 8
While transporting a usually docile abnormal, Magnus's helicopter crashes, leaving her and Will stranded in the shaft of an abandoned oil rig. They soon find they are not alone in the water.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Richard Zeman
Episode 9
While an old friend of Magnus', a pouched abnormal named Jimmy, is handing over a fire elemental to the Sanctuary team, they are attacked by a gang of criminal abnormals from Chicago. The situation presents a lot of mysteries to be solved and quickly.
Directed by Brenton SpencerWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Amanda May, Michael Shanks, Aleks Paunovic, Jason Bryden, Leslie Woolman, Dean Redman
Episode 10
When rich youngsters begin to disappear after an apparent death and then come back to life, the trail leads Will & Magnus to a drug clinic in Mexico run by Nicola Tesla. Knowing his all-times plans, big trouble to be expected.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Jonathon Young, Meghan Ory, Ryan Kennedy, Chad Rook, Steve Archer, Melissa Poll, Raf Rogers, Giacomo Baessato
Episode 11
The team rescues the occupants of a sinking ship off the coast of South Africa and teleport them to the Sanctuary. However, Magnus suspects Druitt of murdering one of the passengers during the rescue.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by James Thorpe, Damian KindlerGuest stars Emilie Ullerup, Marcia Moulton, Ntsiki Kheswa, Hamza Fouad
Episode 12
The team investigate a murder in Mumbai, and find a connection to the ancient cult of Kali, whose followers can foretell disaster. However, Will falls ill and disappears, and is somehow linked to the mystery.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Emilie Ullerup, Michael Hanus, Tatsuya Ishii, Nimet Kanji, Charles Singh, Suniel Samra, Vibhor Mathur, Balinder Johal
Episode 13
Will begins to experience strange visions that are connected to the Cult of Kali. Magnus has difficulty with finding the solution to their problems.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Emilie Ullerup, Vibhor Mathur, Balinder Johal, Terry Chen, Callum Blue, Ian Neeson, Paul McGillion, Sahar Biniaz
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
