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 Sanctuary team must find and stop Kali before the tidal wave could kill millions. Meanwhile, in Mumbai, Will is still fighting for his life.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Terry Chen, Callum Blue, Hamza Adam, Bal Nagra, Ian Neeson, Bhavkhandan Singh Rakhra, Rimple Sumer, Paul McGillion
Episode 2
Will suffers from amnesia regarding the events of his near-death experience, but some unwanted visitors become intent on finding out what is locked in his memory.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jim Byrnes, Paul McGillion, Sahar Biniaz, Nimet Kanji, Byron Chief-Moon, Robert Lawrenson, Shaker Paleja
Episode 3
The team goes on a routine mission to retrieve an Abnormal and take it to safety. But the mission becomes anything but routine when they are forced to stage a bank heist in order to protect the public from harm.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Eric Keenleyside, Peter Flemming, Chasty Ballesteros, Raquel Riskin, Jason Poulsen, Tobias Slezak, Gary Jones, Mary Black
Episode 4
Nikola Tesla surfaces, sending Helen an SOS from the Colombian Highlands - but Will doesn't think he can be trusted.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Gillian HorvathGuest stars Jonathon Young, Michael J Rogers, Benita Ha, Jorge Vargas, Martin Christopher, Fabrice Grover
Episode 5
Kate gains super-hero-like abilities when an Abnormal attaches itself to her for safe keeping.
Directed by Mairzee AlmasWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Chris Gauthier, Michael Adamthwaite, Tim Fellingham, Robert Clarke, Matty Finochio
Episode 6
Word of a possible werewolf sighting prompts Henry and Will to visit an English psychiatric facility. As they probe a potential connection to Henry's Hyper Accelerated Protean past - and future - Magnus and Tesla investigate the mysterious holographic city.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Miranda KwokGuest stars Jonathon Young, Adrian Hough, Patrick Keating, Allison Hossack, Chris Nowland, Brent McLaren, Pauline Egan, Robert Lawrenson
Episode 7
Magnus responds to an anonymous call for help at an abandoned building. But when she gets trapped inside, she discovers whoever made the call has a very different agenda.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Ian Tracey
Episode 8
With Adam on lockdown at the Sanctuary, Magnus investigates his connection to Hollow Earth - and Druitt - while being forced to reveal dark secrets about the chaotic origins of the Five.
Directed by Lee WilsonWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Jonathon Young, Duncan Fraser, Margot Berner, Peter Wingfield, Vincent Gale, Ian Tracey
Episode 9
Will takes command of the Sanctuary while Magnus and Druitt search for a critical artifact in London. Knowing that Magnus's only hope for a cure lies in the secret subterranean city, Will ignores her warnings and releases Adam-Hyde in the hope that he will lead them to an access point for Hollow Earth.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Jonathon Young, Denton Winn, John Emmet Tracy, Martin Christopher, Sylvesta Stuart, Ian Tracey, Pascale Hutton
Episode 10
Seeking a gateway to the secret subterranean city, Magnus leads a treacherous mission to Tibet - telling a bitter Adam that he must stay behind while promising to bring back a cure for their radiation sickness. Because of their source blood, Magnus insists that Tesla and Druitt stay behind as well, taking the only shield Tesla was able to construct for herself. The hidden city, however, is rigged with deadly security traps - and death awaits the team at every turn.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Jonathon Young, Scott McNeil, Luvia Petersen, Alexander Kambolis, Valin Shinyei, Nels Lennarson, Polly Walker, Ian Tracey
Episode 11
Magnus is revived to answer Ranna's questions and soon figures out that despite Ranna's efforts the city is in great deal of trouble and the fall of Praxis could also threaten the surface world however Magnus is able to help. Magnus and Ranna makes an understanding to help and she revives rest of the gang. Magnus manages to save the city with the help from Gregory Magnus meanwhile Will tries to breakdown Adam's plan that can cause huge trouble.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jim Byrnes, Nels Lennarson, Polly Walker, Ron Selmour, Ian Tracey, Jody Thompson, Lauren Watson
Episode 12
Returning home from an overnight trip, Magnus is stunned to find the Sanctuary in a complete and utter shambles - only hours before a scheduled inspection by a UN Security Team. A bruised and battered Henry only adds to the mystery by claiming that he was attacked by Will.
Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Françoise Yip
Episode 13
Looking to share a quiet, "normal" evening out with Abby, Will and his date are abducted en route to the restaurant by a desperate gang leader who faces certain death without their help. Then, upon learning the abductor's identity, Magnus suddenly ceases all attempts at rescue.
Directed by Amanda TappingWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Edward Foy, Tinsel Korey, James Pizzinato, Robert Lawrenson, Pascale Hutton
Episode 14
Will's transformation has him literally climbing the walls.
Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Chuck Campbell
Episode 15
Will and Henry's double date goes awry when Magnus tasks them with an Abnormal delivery.
Directed by Peter DeLuiseWritten by Miranda KwokGuest stars Pauline Egan, Peter DeLuise, Rob Hayter, Pascale Hutton
Episode 16
Magnus and Tesla investigate a former Praxian stronghold and unintentionally stumble on vampiric secrets.
Directed by Lee WilsonWritten by Gillian HorvathGuest stars Jonathon Young, Aliyah O'Brien
Episode 17
Discover Magnus' role in a turning point of World War II history.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jonathon Young, Peter Wingfield, Douglas O'Keeffe, Vincent Gale, Erin Lacourciere, Aaron Brooks, Juan Riedinger, Richard de Klerk
Episode 18
A colleague vanishes amid unexplained disappearances in Normandy, France, where Magnus and her team run into a military blockade during their investigation
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Robert Lawrenson, Shaker Paleja, Colleen Winton, Jordana Largy, Barclay Hope, Marvin Ishmael, Andrew Halliwell, Elysia Rotaru
Episode 19
Helen and Will find themselves in an alternate reality, living as suburban neighbors, who experience unsettling dreams that disrupt their new careers.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Matty Finochio, Pascale Hutton
Episode 20
Receiving word that a large group of Abnormals has been spotted near a South Dakotan cave entrance, Magnus realizes it's the first wave of Abnormals emerging from Hollow Earth.
Directed by Damian KindlerWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Ian Tracey, Françoise Yip, Tom McBeath, Greyston Holt, Adam Copeland, Jody Thompson, David Milchard, Fraser Aitcheson
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
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