The Changeling
When Apollo Kagwa's father disappeared, he left his son a box of books and strange recurring dreams. Now Apollo is a father himself--and as he and his wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo's old dreams return and Emma begins acting odd. At first Emma seems to be exhibiting signs of postpartum depression. But before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act and vanishes. Thus begins Apollo's quest to find a wife and child who are nothing like he'd imagined. His odyssey takes him to a forgotten island, a graveyard full of secrets, a forest where immigrant legends still live, and finally back to a place he thought he had lost forever.
- Metascore64
- 2023-2023
- 1 season
- Apple TV+
- Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense
- TV-MA
When Apollo Kagwa's father disappeared, he left his son a box of books and strange recurring dreams. Now Apollo is a father himself--and as he and his wife, Emma, settle into their new lives as parents, exhaustion and anxiety start to take their toll. Apollo's old dreams return and Emma begins acting odd. At first Emma seems to be exhibiting signs of postpartum depression. But before Apollo can do anything to help, Emma commits a horrific act and vanishes. Thus begins Apollo's quest to find a wife and child who are nothing like he'd imagined. His odyssey takes him to a forgotten island, a graveyard full of secrets, a forest where immigrant legends still live, and finally back to a place he thought he had lost forever.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2023
Episode 1
First Comes Love
Fri, Sep 8, 2023
A bookseller from Queens meets a librarian from Virginia. They fall in love, marry, have a baby--and trigger an unimaginable series of events.
Episode 2
Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
Fri, Sep 8, 2023
The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo. To make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts.
Episode 3
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Fri, Sep 8, 2023
Emma does the unthinkable. Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath--and finally decides what to do with his valuable book.
Episode 4
The Wise Ones
Fri, Sep 15, 2023
Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news.
Episode 5
This Woman's Work
Fri, Sep 22, 2023
The mysterious washerwoman's ominous words leave a lasting impression. Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy.
Episode 6
Aftermath
Fri, Sep 29, 2023
Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place.
Episode 7
Stormy Weather
Fri, Oct 6, 2023
Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo.
Episode 8
Battle of the Island
Fri, Oct 13, 2023
Season Finale The character Kinder Garten's his unbridled fury rips across the island sending Cal, Apollo and the others, out into the darkness. What will be one of them? And how far with Kinder Garten go to make sure his twisted vision is seen through to the end.
