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Every answer comes at a cost.
Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Allie Fox—a brilliant inventor and stubborn idealist—uproots his family for a dangerous quest through Mexico to flee the U.S. government and find safety.
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Episode 1
When the U.S. government finally tracks them down, the off-the-grid Fox family flees to begin a new life.
Directed by Rupert WyattWritten by Tom Bissell, Neil CrossGuest stars Alejandro Cardenas, Greg Bryan, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Chronicle Ganawah, Juan Magana, Bamm Ericsen, Callie Schuttera, Kate Burton
Episode 2
The Foxes enlist the help of two coyotes who promise to take them across the U.S. border into Mexico.
Directed by Rupert WyattWritten by Neil CrossGuest stars Armando Molina, Tom McCafferty, Gene Silvers, Steven Destello, Steve Emberg, Harding Junior, Alejandro Cardenas, Greg Bryan
Episode 3
With the Feds closing in on them, the Foxes and Chuy must cross the desert on foot—and face adversity both natural and man-made.
Directed by Jeremy PodeswaWritten by Neil Cross, Ian Scott McCulloughGuest stars Bruno Bichir, Manuel Jímenez Fray, Norman Delgadillo, Scotty Tovar, Norman Lehnert, Javier Calderon
Episode 4
The Foxes seek refuge in an opulent hacienda, where a family's all-powerful matriarch sees them as pawns in her own game.
Directed by Natalia BeristáinWritten by Michael D. FullerGuest stars Bruno Bichir, Luis de la Rosa, Scotty Tovar, Analy Castro, Norman Lehnert, Ofelia Medina
Episode 5
Arriving in Mexico City, the Fox parents attempt to connect with Allie's mysterious contact while the kids get into trouble.
Directed by Natalia Beristáin, Tinge KrishnanWritten by Anya LetaGuest stars Ian Hart, Paterson Joseph, Alexandre Bar, Nicole Rainteau, Oli Green, Marco Antonio Aguirre, Coty Camacho, Carla Adell
Episode 6
Held captive by a shadowy organization, Allie and Margot must find a way to escape and get back to their kids.
Directed by Natalia BeristáinWritten by Emmy GrinwisGuest stars Ian Hart, Kimberly Elise, James Le Gros, Ofelia Medina, Paterson Joseph, Kenny Gomez, Norma Pablo, Raúl Villegas
Episode 7
The Foxes are forced into a crisis that will either bring them back together or tear them apart forever.
Directed by Clare KilnerWritten by Gideon YagoGuest stars Ian Hart, Terry Serpico, Gustavo Sánchez Parra, Cristian Magaloni, Fermín Martínez, Roberto Cazares, Monzerrat Guadalupe Gutierrez Inclán, Cynthia Agatón
Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026
Justin TherouxAllie Fox
Melissa GeorgeMargot Fox
Logan PolishDina Fox
Gabriel BatemanCharlie Fox
Ian HartBill Lee
Ariyon BakareRichard Beaumont
Natalia Cordova-BuckleyIsela
Daniel RaymontGuillermo Bautista
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