The Nevers
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people - mostly women - who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of... well, pretty much all the forces - to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
- Metascore57
- 2021-2023
- 1 season
- HBO
- Action & Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Suspense
- TV-MA
In the last years of Victoria's reign, London is beset by the "Touched": people - mostly women - who suddenly manifest abnormal abilities, some charming, some very disturbing. Among them are Amalia True, a mysterious, quick-fisted widow, and Penance Adair, a brilliant young inventor. They are the champions of this new underclass, making a home for the Touched, while fighting the forces of... well, pretty much all the forces - to make room for those whom history as we know it has no place.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2021 - 2023
Episode 1
Pilot
Sun, Apr 11, 2021 64 mins
Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched.
Episode 2
Exposure
Sun, Apr 18, 2021 63 mins
Penance and other women from the Home go to the manor of their sponsor, Lavinia Bidlow, and Penance makes the acquaintance of Augustus. Amelia and Mundi team up to track down the abducted Touched singer from the performance of 'Faust' earlier.
Episode 3
Ignition
Sun, Apr 25, 2021 56 mins
One of the Beggar King's men, Odium, pays Amelia a visit. Frank pays Mary a visit, while Penance builds an amplifier to send Mary's song across London. Amelia and Bonfire Annie meet, and Hugo tries to get his new business at the Ferryman Club started.
Episode 4
Undertaking
Sun, May 2, 2021 57 mins
After Mary's funeral, Amelia goes to Lord Massen seeking his insights. Maladie pays Inspector Mundi a visit, while Bonfire Annie sets up shop at the Orphanage. With Myrtle's help, Harriet and the other girls attempt to translate Mary's song.
Episode 5
Hanged
Sun, May 9, 2021 57 mins
Pennace and Amalia disagree on whether to rescue Maladie from a public hanging. The rest of the girls at the Orphanage follow suit. Masssen approaches the Beggar King to help control the chaos surrounding the hanging, and Hugo plans to be a spectator.
Episode 6
True
Sun, May 16, 2021 57 mins
Who Amalia really is, her talents as a soldier, how she came to London in the 19h century, and her journey from baker girl to sanatorium resident to the head of the Orphanage are revealed. As are the origins of the Galanthi and the abilities of the Touched.
Episode 7
It's a Good Day
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 62 mins
After Amalia remembers how she came to London, she explains it to the residents of the Orphanage. Amalia and Penance go to talk to a man about a dog, while Myrtle goes out and has a pointed conversation with another girl embracing Purist beliefs.
Episode 8
I Don't Know Enough About You
Tue, Feb 14, 2023 55 mins
Massen offers the Beggar King a new arrangement. Horatio comforts Myrtle, moves in with his wife and son to the Orphanage, and discusses with Amalia their relationship. The Galanthi starts to break free from London, while Lavinia puts the Orphanage under lockdown.
Episode 9
Fever
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 56 mins
Amelia and Penance follow the Galanthi through the sewers, but come to Maladie. Augie tries to get his sister Lavinia to safety, and remembers an incident from their childhood. As Hugo prepares for a party, Frank comes to talk with him. Hugo receives word about his father's health.
Episode 10
Alright, Okay, You Win
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 59 mins
Augie and Penance host a party In Lavinia's absence, and Penance makes the acquaintance of Dr Hague. Horatio gets a show and a drink, and learns that his Turn can do more than heal. Hugo and Frank go to Massen's manor, and Hugo meets Massen's daughter Lilith.
Episode 11
Ain't We Got Fun
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 57 mins
Amalia has meeting of minds with her other selves and has a drink. Hague has Penance meet his mother, Hugo and Harriet go to meet with the Council, and Lord Massen is not happy. Augie escapes on his way to the asylum, and the Orphanage gets a new resident.
Episode 12
I'll Be Seeing You
Wed, Feb 15, 2023 62 mins
The Purists storm the Orphanage grounds. The Touched fight back, but their Touches fade when the Galanthi starts to die. Massen finds his daughter and Frank confronts him, and Amalia and Penance return to the Orphanage to see the devastation.