In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people — mostly women — who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of… well, pretty much all the forces — to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Jane Espenson, Joss Whedon, Melissa Iqbal, Kevin Lau, Madhuri Shekar
Production details
Status
Canceled
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
6
Original language
English
Networks & production
HBOUnited States
Mutant Enemy ProductionsUnited States
HBOUnited States
Themes
super powervictorian england
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 1
Pilot
1h 5m6.0 / 10
London, 1899. Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial killer named Maladie.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Joss WhedonGuest stars Dan Mersh, Phillipa Dunne, Rachel Summers, Abra Thompson, Skye Lourie, Jay Simpson, Martin Bishop, Nesba Crenshaw
With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down, while Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Meanwhile, the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event, Hugo Swann enlists Lavinia’s younger brother Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise, and a deranged doctor conducts a series of experiments.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Helen Bang, Alex Macqueen, Angela Ashton, Deborah Moore, James Coombes, Rosalind Adler, Michael James, Finn Bennett
Penance creates an amplifier to spread Mary's hope-inspiring song across the city – but first, Mary must find her elusive voice. As danger mounts against her group, Amalia propositions an unlikely ally and sets out to expand the Orphanage's reach. Swann further entangles Augie and Mundi in his business affairs.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Kevin LauGuest stars Alison Pargeter, Ruth Sheen, Dan Tetsell, Katy Baker, Jack Wheatley, Louis Ellis, Jordan Long, Phil Zimmerman
While Mundi seeks justice, Amalia and her most trusted advisors make a list of potential enemies. Harriet, Primrose, and the other Orphans attempt to decipher a message. Later, Amalia exposes an unexpected threat.
Directed by David SemelWritten by Madhuri ShekarGuest stars Vinnie Heaven, Sylvie Briggs, Mofetoluwa Akande, Sam Melvin, Alex Forman, Christopher Dunne, Hector Moss, Marcus Garvey
As the city buzzes with anticipation over a pending execution, Penance grapples with a moral calling at odds with Amalia's plan. With the two women at a crossroads, the Orphans must decide whom to follow.
Directed by Joss WhedonWritten by Melissa IqbalGuest stars Vinnie Heaven, Martyn Ford, Mark Benton, Sylvie Briggs, Andrew Havill, Rupert Vansittart, George Dawson, Nicholas Farrell
After Amalia's origin story is revealed, a long-awaited reunion crystallizes the Orphans' mission.
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Jane EspensonGuest stars Vinnie Heaven, Claudia Black, Domenique Fragale, Pui Fan Lee, Okezie Morro, Ellora Torchia, John Macmillan, Matthew Marsh
