About
Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale—until Emma mysteriously vanishes. Bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
Cast
LaKeith Stanfield
as Apollo Kagwa
Clark Backo
as Emma 'Emmy' Valentine
Adina Porter
as Lillian Kagwa
Jared Abrahamson
as Brian West
Samuel T. Herring
as William Wheeler
Alexis Louder
as Young Lillian Kagwa
Victor LaValle
as Narrator (voice)
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
First Comes Love
A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.
Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.
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Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.
The Wise Ones
Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.
This Woman’s Work
The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.
Aftermath
Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.
Stormy Weather
Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.
Battle of the Island
Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.
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