Lovecraft Country: Season 1
2020 · 10 episodes · ★ 5.9
What Season 1 of Lovecraft Country
United States, 50. Atticus Freeman, a young Black fan of fiction, sets out on a road trip from the South to Chicago when his father, Montrose, disappears. He is accompanied by his childhood friend Letitia and his uncle George. The trio travels through a country where segregation laws are still in force, and every stop can end badly. Besides the racism of the white population, they must face creatures that could have come from the pen of Lovecraft. The search for his father thus becomes a fight for survival.
Season 1 Episodes
1x01 Sundown
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, Massachusetts, 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.
Directing: Yann Demange · Writer: Misha Green · Starring: Courtney B. Vance, Demetrius Grosse, Jamie Harris, Matthew Alan
1x02 Whitey's on the Moon
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.
Directing: Daniel Sackheim · Writer: Misha Green · Starring: Courtney B. Vance, Joaquina Kalukango, Tony Goldwyn, Logan Medina
1x03 Holy Ghost
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.
Directing: Daniel Sackheim · Writer: Misha Green · Starring: Mac Brandt, DeRon J. Powell, Jonathon Pawlowski, Alex Collins
1x04 A History of Violence
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.
Directing: Victoria Mahoney · Writer: Misha Green · Starring: Jordan Patrick Smith, Monique Candelaria, Jada Harris, Banks Repeta
1x05 Strange Case
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.
Directing: Cheryl Dunye · Writers: Jonathan Kidd, Misha Green, Sonya Winton · Starring: Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Tyner Rushing, Shangela
1x06 Meet Me in Daegu
In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.
Written by: Kevin Lau, Misha Green · Starring: Kevin Savage, Jon Lee, Daniel Chung, Eric Jepson
1x07 I Am.
Hippolyta's relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.
Writers: Shannon Houston, Misha Green · Starring: Courtney B. Vance, Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Carra Patterson
1x08 Jig-a-Bobo
A distraught Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster's crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives at the boarding house, Atticus and Leti each take steps to protect their future.
Writers: Ihuoma Ofordire, Misha Green · Starring: Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann, Jada Harris
1x09 Rewind 1921
With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.
Writers: Jonathan Kidd, Misha Green, Sonya Winton · Starring: William Catlett, Gerard Mikell, Jordan Patrick Smith, Jamie Neumann
1x10 Full Circle Season Finale
After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.
Writer: Misha Green · Starring: Jada Harris
Season 1 Cast
Michael Kenneth WilliamsMontrose Freeman10 episodes
Aunjanue Ellis-TaylorHippolyta Freeman10 episodes
Jamie ChungJi-Ah10 episodes
Jordan Patrick SmithWilliam7 episodes
Jada HarrisDiana Freeman7 episodes
Jamie NeumannDell / Hillary5 episodes
Courtney B. VanceGeorge Freeman3 episodes
Erica TazelDora2 episodes
DeRon J. PowellTree2 episodes
Rhyan HillBobo2 episodes
Demetrius GrosseMarvin BaptisteEpisode 1
Jamie HarrisSheriff Eunice HuntEpisode 1
Matthew AlanDeputy EastchurchEpisode 1
Jeffrey JohnsonMister LadsEpisode 1
Vincent TenintyPorkpie Hat CustomerEpisode 1
Will ZahrnBus DriverEpisode 1
Trenton RostedtDeputy DaltonEpisode 1
Joaquina KalukangoHannaEpisode 1Where to Watch Season 1 of Lovecraft Country
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are in season 1 of Lovecraft Country?
Season 1 of Lovecraft Country has 10 episodes.
When did season 1 of Lovecraft Country premiere?
Premiered on August 16, 2020.
Where to watch season 1 of Lovecraft Country?
Available by subscription on Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total, HBO Max, and HBO Max Amazon Channel (availability may vary by country).
What is the best episode of Season 1?
According to the TMDB audience rating, episode 1x01, "Sundown," with a 7.3.