Series synopsis
Lovecraft Country is an American drama mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on HBO on August 16, 2020. It ended on October 18, 2020. It was created by Misha Green. It stars Jonathan Majors, Jurnee Smollett, Wunmi Mosaku and Abbey Lee.
The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Premise
The anthology horror series follows 25-year-old Atticus Freeman, who joins up with his friend Letitia and his Uncle George to embark on a road trip across 1950s Jim Crow America to find his missing father. They must survive and overcome both the racist terrors of white America and the malevolent spirits that could be ripped from a Lovecraft paperback.
Premise: Take back your legacy.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Jonathan Majors as Atticus "Tic" Freeman
- Jurnee Smollett as Letitia ‘Leti’ Lewis
- Wunmi Mosaku as Ruby Baptiste
- Abbey Lee as Christina Braithwhite
- Michael Kenneth Williams as Montrose Freeman
- Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Hippolyta Freeman
- Jamie Chung as Ji-Ah
- Courtney B. Vance as George Freeman
Guest cast
- Demetrius Grosse as Marvin Baptiste
- Jamie Harris as Sheriff Eunice Hunt
- Matthew Alan as Deputy Eastchurch
- Jeffrey Johnson as Mister Lads
- Vincent Teninty as Porkpie Hat Customer
- Will Zahrn as Bus Driver
- Trenton Rostedt as Deputy Dalton
- Michael E. Kurowski as Counter Boy Simmonsville
- D.J. Howard as Army Recruiter
- Joaquina Kalukango as Hanna
- Tony Goldwyn as Samuel Braithwhite
- Logan Medina as Adamite Stable Boy
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 11 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | October 26, 2020 | October 26, 2020 |
| Season 1 | 10 | August 16, 2020 | October 18, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Crafting Lovecraft Country Featuring exclusive interviews with showrunner and executive producer Misha Green, along with the series cast and crew, the special will give audiences a look inside the production of LOVECRAFT COUNTRY. The behind-the-scenes presentation also dives into Green’s ambitions and processes, explores the adaptation of the novel and examines the historical references woven in the show. |
October 26, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
August 16, 2020 |
| 2 |
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. |
August 23, 2020 |
| 3 |
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. |
August 30, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | August 16, 2020 |
| Last aired | October 18, 2020 |
| Runtime | 60 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 21:00:00 |