Series synopsis
Midnight, Texas is an American sci-fi & fantasy drama television series that premiered on NBC on July 24, 2017. It ended on December 28, 2018. It was created by Monica Owusu-Breen. It stars François Arnaud, Dylan Bruce, Parisa Fitz-Henley and Arielle Kebbel.
Welcome to a place where being normal is really quite strange. In a remote Texas town no one is who they seem. From vampires and witches to psychics and hit men, Midnight is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different. As the town members fight off outside pressures from rowdy biker gangs, ever-suspicious cops and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form a strong and unlikely family.
Premise
Welcome to a place where being normal is really quite strange. In a remote Texas town no one is who they seem. From vampires and witches to psychics and hit men, Midnight is a mysterious safe haven for those who are different. As the town members fight off outside pressures from rowdy biker gangs, ever-suspicious cops and their own dangerous pasts, they band together and form a strong and unlikely family.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- François Arnaud as Manfred Bernardo
- Dylan Bruce as Bobo Winthrop
- Parisa Fitz-Henley as Fiji Cavanaugh
- Arielle Kebbel as Olivia Charity
- Peter Mensah as Lemuel Bridger
- Jason Lewis as Joe Strong
- Bernardo P. Saracino as Chuy Strong
- Yul Vazquez as Rev. Emilio Sheehan
Supporting cast
- Joanne Camp as Xylda
- John-Paul Howard as Connor Lovell
- Kellee Stewart as Madonna Reed
- Shannon Lorance as Aubrey Hamilton
- Joe Smith as Mr. Snuggly (voice)
- Sarah Ramos as Creek Lovell
- Jaime Ray Newman as Patience Lucero
- Josh Kelly as Walker Chisum
Guest cast
- Lora Martinez-Cunningham as Officer Tina Gomez
- Bob Jesser as Shawn Lovell
- Tait Fletcher as S.O.L. Biker #1
- Kat Sawyer-Young as Rachel
- Tommy Truex as S.O.L. Biker #2
- Adam Venker as Harold
- Jermaine Washington as Officer #1
- Evan Jones as Lowry
- Matthew Van Wettering as Neck Tat
- Sean Bridgers as Sheriff Livingstone
- Odelya Halevi as Pia
- Zahn McClarnon as Zach
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 19 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | July 24, 2017 | September 18, 2017 |
| Season 2 | 9 | October 26, 2018 | December 28, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot When Manfred, a powerful psychic on the run, seeks safe haven in the remote town of Midnight, Texas, he discovers a mysterious community of outsiders with secrets, both human and supernatural. |
July 24, 2017 |
| 2 |
Bad Moon Rising Manfred tries to help a new neighbor clear his name by communicating with the murdered victim; Manfred's neighbors help rid his home of the spirits haunting it; Lem and Olivia set out to stop a deadly predator before it kills again. |
July 31, 2017 |
| 3 |
Lemuel, Unchained When a dangerous nest of vampires led by an old friend of Lem's arrives in Midnight, Manfred and Olivia join forces to discover their true intentions. |
August 7, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Head Games After shutting the veil to hell, The Midnighters finally settle into a semblance of normality— until the opening of a new hotel rocks their stability once again. Manfred deals with the consequences of ‘taking-in’ six demons. Joe makes a new friend. |
October 26, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Monster of the Week Is Patriarchy Manfred investigates a gruesome murder in the hotel. Lem and Olivia’s psychic connection drives a wedge between them. Bobo’s life is put in danger by a series of strange ‘accidents,’ much to Fiji’s concern. |
November 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
To Witch Hell and Back Fiji and Manfred try to get to the bottom of who or what is trying to kill Bobo. A guilt-ridden Rev struggles with the weight of his past. Joe embraces his new ‘night job,’ unbeknownst to his husband. |
November 9, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 24, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 28, 2018 |
| Runtime | 45 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Friday at 21:00:00 |