Series synopsis
The Gray House is an American drama war & politics action & adventure television series that premiered on Prime Video on February 26, 2026. It was created by Roland Joffé, Darrell Fetty, Leslie Greif, John Sayles. It stars Mary-Louise Parker, Daisy Head, Amethyst Davis and Ben Vereen.
The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.
Premise
The untold true story of four brave women who served as key espionage agents and turned the tide of the American Civil War in favor of the North, risking life and liberty to help win the war and preserve democracy. A Richmond Socialite and her daughter, a formerly enslaved African-American, and a courtesan build the first successful female spy ring.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Mary-Louise Parker as Eliza Van Lew
- Daisy Head as Elizabeth Van Lew
- Amethyst Davis as Mary Jane Richards
- Ben Vereen as Isham Worthy
- Paul Anderson as Stokely Reeves
- Christopher McDonald as Thomas McNiven
- Hannah James as Clara Parish
- Ian Duff as Jericho Bowser
Supporting cast
- Robert Knepper as Bully Lumpkin
Guest cast
- Cheherezade Valentine Okotaka Ebale as Caroline
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | February 26, 2026 | February 26, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nothin' Like the Fourth of July It seems all of Richmond Virginia is celebrating Independence Day 1860 until a slave wagon appears; among its sickly occupants is Mary Jane Richards, who is being questioned by Slave Patrol Officer Pike. |
February 26, 2026 |
| 2 |
Never Secede! As Mary Jane recovers, the Van Lew family prepares to transport runaway Robert Ford across the border to the safety of the North...nearly getting caught by Laurette when smuggling him out. For Elizabeth, this is their last Underground Railroad duty. |
February 26, 2026 |
| 3 |
First Blood Grieving Tadpole, the Van Lew's ensure his death is not in vain. After his funeral, Mary Jane confides to Elizabeth and Eliza an idea for retribution against the Confederacy. |
February 26, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Prime Video |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 26, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 26, 2026 |
| Status | continue |