---
title: "Raised by Wolves"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/raised-by-wolves-2020"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 85723
imdb_id: "tt9170108"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 18
community_rating: 7.5
vote_count: 1798
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Raised by Wolves (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/raised-by-wolves-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Raised by Wolves is an American science fiction drama television series. The show is set in a world where Earth has been ravaged by a great religious war, and an atheistic android architect sends two of his creations, Mother and Father, to start a peaceful, godless colony on a distant planet. Their task is jeopardized by the arrival of the Mithraic, a deeply devout religious order of surviving humans. The series was created by Aaron Guzikowski for HBO Max and premiered on September 3, 2020. Ridley Scott directed the first two episodes and serves as an executive producer for the show. The series was renewed for a second season shortly after its debut, with Ridley Scott continuing his involvement as an executive producer.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Two androids attempt to raise human children on a distant planet while evading a religious order."

### Why Watch
- unique world-building
- thought-provoking themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- complex narrative
- intense pacing
- Tone & Suitability: The series contains intense sequences and themes related to religious conflict and survival.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: philosophical, tense, sci-fi, atmospheric

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 18
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 4 (22%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 14 (78%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Aaron Guzikowski
- **Networks / Studios**: HBO Max

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Amanda Collin** as *Mother / Lamia*
- **Abubakar Salim** as *Father*
- **Winta McGrath** as *Campion*
- **Niamh Algar** as *Mary / Sue*
- **Travis Fimmel** as *Caleb / Marcus Drusus*
- **Jordan Loughran** as *Tempest*
- **Matias Varela** as *Lucius*
- **Felix Jamieson** as *Paul*
- **Ethan Hazzard** as *Hunter*
- **Aasiya Shah** as *Holly*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the show about?
It follows two androids tasked with raising human children on the planet Kepler-22b.

### Q: Who are the primary antagonists?
The Mithraic, a religious order of humans, arrive on the planet and threaten the colony.

### Q: What is the setting?
The story takes place on the planet Kepler-22b after Earth is destroyed by war.

### Q: What is the mission of the androids?
They are sent to establish a peaceful, atheistic colony for human children.

### Q: Who created the androids?
They were created by an atheistic android architect.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Raised by Wolves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/85723)
- [Raised by Wolves (American TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raised_by_Wolves_(American_TV_series))
- [Raised by Wolves (TV Series 2020-2022) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9170108/fullcredits/)
- [Raised by Wolves (TV Series 2020-2022) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/85723-raised-by-wolves/cast)
- [Raised by Wolves (American TV series) - Wikiwand](https://www.wikiwand.com/en/Raised_by_Wolves_(American_TV_series))
- [Raised by Wolves (American TV series) - WIKI 2](https://wiki2.org/en/Raised_by_Wolves_(American_TV_series))

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*