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
Magnus has pursued Adam Worth back to 1898 London to stop him from altering and quite possibly completely destroying the future. As she battles to stop Worth, stay hidden from her past-self, and avoid taking any action that might change the events of history, Magnus must also figure out how to get back to her own present day timeline.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Margot Berner, Peter Wingfield, Ian Tracey
Episode 2
As Hollow Earth Abnormals continue to arrive at the surface in droves, Will, Henry, Kate and Bigfoot scramble to prevent all-out war with the Lotus Security Forces. All the while, they are worrying about the whereabouts and safety of Magnus who was last seen heading to Praxis just before the city was destroyed.
Directed by Amanda TappingWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Agam Darshi, Robert Lawrenson, Pascale Hutton, Françoise Yip, Tom McBeath, Greyston Holt, Adam Copeland, Jody Thompson
Episode 3
With a government inspector threatening to cut off the Sanctuary's funding, Magnus and Will must explain a mission gone wrong. Meanwhile, Henry has a surprise visitor with some shocking news.
Directed by Steven A. AdelsonWritten by Gillian HorvathGuest stars Pauline Egan, Brian Markinson, Lara Gilchrist, Mig Macario
Episode 4
Magnus flies to a remote island in Africa to meet with the Sanctuary's new top secret advisor, but lands herself in the middle of a deadly hostage situation.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Pascale Hutton, Sandrine Holt, Carlo Rota, John Novak, Martin Cummins, Tora Hylands, Charlie Carrick, Kurt Evans
Episode 5
The team tracks an аbnormal fugitive, and discovers that Tesla is the head of a secret research lab for a Homeland Security agency that conducts tests on Abnormals.
Directed by Lee WilsonWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Jonathon Young, Richard Howland, Jenn MacLean-Angus, Kwesi Ameyaw, Jason Bax, Darren Bennett, Zak Santiago, J.C. Williams
Episode 6
Will runs into unexpected trouble and personal revelations on a trip to the Liberian Sanctuary in Monorovia. Meanwhile, Magnus has her hands full when a couple of ne'er-do-well flying Abnormals recruit her help with a questionable scheme.
Directed by Robin DunneWritten by James Thorpe, Damian KindlerGuest stars Al Sapienza, Adam Greydon Reid, Caroline Cave, Conrad Coates, Brent Stait, Alex Ferris
Episode 7
When a team from the UK Sanctuary gets in trouble on a stranded icebreaker in the Bering Sea, Magnus and Will must figure out who is behind the mysterious happenings at sea.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Martin WoodGuest stars Robert Lawrenson, Michael Patric, Jodi Balfour, Scott North
Episode 8
A mysterious abnormal attacks Abby, and Magnus and Will discover there's only one way to communicate with this unusual enemy - through music.
Directed by Damian KindlerWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Jim Byrnes, Robert Lawrenson, Pascale Hutton, Conrad Coates, Kurt Evans, Carlo Rota, Anjali Jay
Episode 9
Just when Magnus thought Adam Worth was gone forever, she and Tesla become trapped in a virtual Sanctuary, where they are attacked by an avatar of Worth – who is determined to enter the “real” world.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by James ThorpeGuest stars Jonathon Young, Ian Tracey
Episode 10
Kate returns from Hollow Earth with word that insurgents are about to strike an above-ground target – and may have inside help from a trusted member of Team Sanctuary.
Directed by Lee WilsonWritten by Alan McCulloughGuest stars Agam Darshi, Robert Lawrenson, Brian Markinson, Mig Macario, Dalias Blake, Richard Stroh
Episode 11
A quest to capture a legendary Abnormal in Bolivia leaves Will and Magnus injured and trapped in a cave-in, where they confront truths about themselves and their relationship. Henry records video letters to a special someone while working on an invention.
Directed by Martin WoodWritten by Gillian HorvathGuest stars Brenda Campbell
Episode 12
Magnus is approached by a notorious leader in Hollow Earth who is looking for assistance in building a new home on the surface for his insurgents, but problems arise when the world's government gets involved. Addison reactivates Will's federal commission.
Directed by Damian KindlerWritten by James Thorpe, Damian KindlerGuest stars Agam Darshi, Jonathon Young, Pascale Hutton, Brian Markinson, Carlo Rota, Gil Bellows, Venus Terzo
Episode 13
With the new Abnormal Homeland now openly under threat, Henry and Tesla learn that the SCIU weaponized Tesla's work to use against Abnormals. Bigfoot and Kate investigate Caleb's rise to power while Will and Abby look into Magnus' past.
Directed by Damian KindlerWritten by Damian KindlerGuest stars Agam Darshi, Jonathon Young, Pascale Hutton, Adam Greydon Reid, Brian Markinson, Gil Bellows, Gerard Plunkett
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
