Series synopsis
NOS4A2 is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on AMC on June 2, 2019. It ended on August 23, 2020. It was created by Joe Hill, Jami O'Brien. It stars Ashleigh Cummings, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Jahkara Smith and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.
A young Victoria "Vic" McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other "inscape travelers" - some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.
Premise
A young Victoria "Vic" McQueen discovers she has the power to unlock portals that help her find lost objects. As she delves further into this hidden universe, she encounters many other "inscape travelers" - some benevolent, and some who have been corrupted by their power. When Vic encounters Charlie Manx, an immortal who stays that way by feeding off of the souls of children, she makes a sworn enemy of Manx.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ashleigh Cummings as Vic McQueen
- Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Bing Partridge
- Jahkara Smith as Maggie Leigh
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Chris McQueen
- Virginia Kull as Linda McQueen
- Jonathan Langdon as Lou Carmody
- Ashley Romans as Tabitha Hutter
- Mattea Conforti as Millie Manx
Supporting cast
- Zachary Quinto as Charlie Manx
Guest cast
- Judith Roberts as Jolene July
- Hadasa Isolino as Krystal
- Kayla Rose Petruccelli as Demon Child
- Julian William Carlson as Demon Child (uncredited)
- Reese Grande as Demon Girl
- Mason Yam as Tom (Real World Kid)
- Jack Brunault as Jack (Real World Kid)
- Maxim Swinton as Smallest Demon Kid
- Ian Carlsen as Man
- Sam Zephir as 2nd Trooper
- Sheila Paquette as State Trooper
- Dakota M. Schantz as Teenage Girl
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | June 2, 2019 | July 28, 2019 |
| Season 2 | 10 | June 21, 2020 | August 23, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Shorter Way Vic, a young New Englander, discovers her supernatural abilities as the immortal Charlie Manx lures a child into a mysterious Rolls Royce Wraith. |
June 2, 2019 |
| 2 |
The Graveyard of What Might Be Vic meets Maggie, a medium with more questions than answers. Manx visits Haverhill to seek The Shorter Way and finds Bing, who is eager to help. |
June 9, 2019 |
| 3 |
The Gas Mask Man Vic strives to live a normal life despite Maggie's warning. Charlie Manx puts Bing Partridge to work. |
June 16, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bad Mother Eight years on, Vic McQueen receives shocking news about Charlie Manx. Maggie consults her tiles at great risk. Bing hunts down the Wraith, but hits a roadblock. Millie Manx discovers a new aspect of Christmasland. |
June 21, 2020 |
| 2 |
Good Father Charlie Manx fights for his life. Millie Manx determines to never let the lights go out in Christmasland again. Bing receives a long awaited call. Wayne McQueen, attempting to understand his mother, walks headlong into danger. |
June 28, 2020 |
| 3 |
The Night Road Vic McQueen takes the Shorter Way to Haverhill. Lou and Wayne face a terrible threat in her absence. Charlie Manx engages an old friend for a mysterious favor. Millie Manx confronts the past. |
July 5, 2020 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AMC |
|---|---|
| First aired | June 2, 2019 |
| Last aired | August 23, 2020 |
| Runtime | 43 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |