The Changeling

Synopsis

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.

First Air Date: 2023-09-07

Last Air Date: 2023-10-12

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 8

Created By: Kelly Marcel

Networks: Apple TV

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Top 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)
Elena Hurst as Yurina
Teca Pereira as Old Washerwoman
Amirah Vann as Kim Valentine

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: First Comes Love (2023-09-07)

A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby—and trigger an unimaginable series of events.
Ep. 2: Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage (2023-09-07)

The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.
Ep. 3: * (2023-09-07)

Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath—and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.
Ep. 4: The Wise Ones (2023-09-14)

Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.
Ep. 5: This Woman’s Work (2023-09-21)

The mysterious washerwoman’s ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.
Ep. 6: Aftermath (2023-09-28)

Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.
Ep. 7: Stormy Weather (2023-10-05)

Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.
Ep. 8: Battle of the Island (2023-10-12)

Kinder Garten’s fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo, and the others out into the darkness.