Episodes
Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometown in ...read more Veteran and pulp-fiction aficionado Atticus Freeman travels from the Jim Crow South to his South Side of Chicago hometown in search of his missing father Montrose. After recruiting his uncle George and childhood friend Letitia to join him, the trio sets out for “Ardham,” MA, where they think Montrose may have gone looking for insight into Atticus’ late mother’s ancestry. As they journey across the Midwest, Tic, Leti, and George encounter dangers lurking at every turn, especially after sundown. show less
Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows ...read more Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Braithwhite and her elusive father Samuel – who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus’ role in their upcoming “Sons of Adam” ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane. show less
Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby, Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a ...read more Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby, Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a boarding house – an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and awakens dormant spirits stuck in the house. Meanwhile, Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George’s wife Hippolyta presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham. show less
After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to ...read more After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a handsome stranger nurses Ruby’s disappointment over a squandered job opportunity. show less
After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only ...read more After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus’ pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed and sending Montrose into the comforting arms of his secret lover. show less
Atticus stumbles upon a Korean nursing student in the midst of the Korean War and he is unable to recall their violent ...read more Atticus stumbles upon a Korean nursing student in the midst of the Korean War and he is unable to recall their violent introduction to one another. show less
Diana winds up getting some potentially dangerous attention from Capt. Lancaster; Atticus and Leti find themselves trying to ...read more Diana winds up getting some potentially dangerous attention from Capt. Lancaster; Atticus and Leti find themselves trying to protect their future upon the arrival of an unexpected visitor from Atticus' past at the boarding house. show less