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Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
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Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
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Episode 1
A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.
Directed by Melina MatsoukasWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Malcolm Barrett, Emy Coligado, Rasheda Crockett, Elena Hurst, Albert Jones, Mugga, Adam Auslander, Ariel Eliaz
Episode 2
The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.
Directed by Jonathan van TullekenWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Malcolm Barrett, Emy Coligado, Elena Hurst, Teca Pereira, T'Mi Mason, Amirah Vann, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll, Karen Giordano
Episode 3
Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.
Directed by Jonathan van TullekenWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Malcolm Barrett, Emy Coligado, Elena Hurst, Albert Jones, Mugga, Christina Catechis, Teca Pereira, Rodrigo Fernandez-Stoll
Episode 4
Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.
Directed by Dana GonzalesWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Malcolm Barrett, Elena Hurst, Teca Pereira, Amirah Vann, Jonelle Gunderson, Jane Kaczmarek, Allison Price, Alyssa Goodridge
Episode 5
The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.
Directed by Jonathan van TullekenWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Emy Coligado, Rasheda Crockett, Elena Hurst, Mugga, Teca Pereira, T'Mi Mason, Amirah Vann, Karen Giordano
Episode 6
Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.
Directed by Jonathan van TullekenWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Elena Hurst, Amirah Vann, Karen Giordano, Samantha Walkes, Abigail Sanchez, Jane Kaczmarek, Allison Price, Alyssa Goodridge
Episode 7
Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.
Directed by Michael Francis WilliamsWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Albert Jones, David Diouf, Liam Pyram, Noel Arthur, Patrick Ssenjovu, Selorm Kploanyi, T'Mi Mason, Amirah Vann
Episode 8
Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.
Directed by Solvan NaimWritten by Kelly MarcelGuest stars Malcolm Barrett, Emy Coligado, Elena Hurst, Dashawn Martin, Donovan Astro Demetrius, Sean McFly Raymond, Teca Pereira, Tyree Sowell
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
LaKeith StanfieldApollo Kagwa
Clark BackoEmma 'Emmy' Valentine
Adina PorterLillian Kagwa
Jared AbrahamsonBrian West
Samuel T. HerringWilliam Wheeler
Alexis LouderYoung Lillian Kagwa
Malcolm BarrettPatrice Green
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