Lovecraft Country: Season 1
Lovecraft Country is an anthology horror series set in the United States during the 1950s. The narrative centers on 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who initiates a journey across the country to locate his missing father. To assist in this search, Atticus is joined by his friend Letitia and his Uncle George. As they travel through the landscape of Jim Crow America, the group encounters a dual threat that defines their st
Season 1 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Atticus Freeman is a 25-year-old man searching for his missing father.
- The story takes place in the United States during the 1950s era of Jim Crow laws.
- Atticus is accompanied on his road trip by his friend Letitia and his Uncle George.
- The protagonists face dangers from both racist societal structures and supernatural entities.
Season overview
Lovecraft Country is an anthology horror series set in the United States during the 1950s. The narrative centers on 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who initiates a journey across the country to locate his missing father. To assist in this search, Atticus is joined by his friend Letitia and his Uncle George. As they travel through the landscape of Jim Crow America, the group encounters a dual threat that defines their struggle for survival. They must navigate and overcome the systemic racist terrors prevalent in white America while simultaneously confronting malevolent spirits and terrifying monsters that appear as if they were ripped from the pages of a Lovecraft paperback. The series explores this intersection of historical social conflict and supernatural horror as the characters attempt to survive their dangerous expedition. Through their collective efforts, the protagonists face both human and otherworldly adversaries, highlighting the perilous nature of their quest to uncover the truth regarding Atticus's father and the legacy they must confront along the way.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
Sundown
Aug 16, 2020 · 65 min
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
Whitey's on the Moon
Aug 23, 2020 · 55 min
Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Brai
Holy Ghost
Aug 30, 2020 · 55 min
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
A History of Violence
Sep 6, 2020 · 56 min
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 te
Strange Case
Sep 13, 2020 · 56 min
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 betray
Meet Me in Daegu
Sep 20, 2020 · 58 min
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.
I Am.
Sep 27, 2020 · 54 min
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.
Jig-a-Bobo
Oct 4, 2020 · 57 min
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 fu
Rewind 1921
Oct 11, 2020 · 50 min
With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.
Full Circle
Oct 18, 2020 · 57 min
After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.