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.
Episodes
Pilot
London, 1899. 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. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of murders at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial killer named Maladie.
Exposure
With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down, while Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Meanwhile, the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event, Hugo Swann enlists Lavinia’s younger brother Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise, and a deranged doctor conducts a series of experiments.
Ignition
Penance creates an amplifier to spread Mary's hope-inspiring song across the city – but first, Mary must find her elusive voice. As danger mounts against her group, Amalia propositions an unlikely ally and sets out to expand the Orphanage's reach. Swann further entangles Augie and Mundi in his business affairs.
Undertaking
While Mundi seeks justice, Amalia and her most trusted advisors make a list of potential enemies. Harriet, Primrose, and the other Orphans attempt to decipher a message. Later, Amalia exposes an unexpected threat.
Hanged
As the city buzzes with anticipation over a pending execution, Penance grapples with a moral calling at odds with Amalia's plan. With the two women at a crossroads, the Orphans must decide whom to follow.
True
After Amalia's origin story is revealed, a long-awaited reunion crystallizes the Orphans' mission.
Top Cast
Laura Donnelly
Amalia True
Ann Skelly
Penance Adair
Olivia Williams
Lavinia Bidlow
James Norton
Hugo Swann
Tom Riley
Augustus 'Augie' Bidlow
Pip Torrens
Lord Gilbert Massen
Rochelle Neil
Annie 'Bonfire' Carbey
Amy Manson
Maladie
Zackary Momoh
Dr. Horatio Cousens
Elizabeth Berrington
Lucy Best
Viola Prettejohn
Myrtle Haplisch
Anna Devlin
Primrose Chattoway
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