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Season 1 – Kindred

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A young Black woman and aspiring writer has uprooted her life of familial obligation and relocated to Los Angeles; before she can settle into her new home, she finds herself being violently pulled back and forth in time.
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Kindred — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Mallori Johnson acquits herself impressively in a difficult role, but the rest of this ambitious adaptation of Octavia E. Butler's seminal novel is less successful in pulling off its tricky tonal balance.

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John Anderson Wall Street Journal Dec 22, 2022
The writing is very smart, illuminating without feeling expository, and an utterly fantastic scenario is made more digestible, if not necessarily believable, because the characters behave the way people would if they found themselves in such a situation. Go to Full Review Constance Grady Vox Dec 21, 2022
The eight-episode first season, which covers the first third of Butler’s novel, is restrained to a fault... but it also feels much more equipped for a long and compelling run. Go to Full Review Alison Herman The Ringer Dec 17, 2022
The series feels less volatile than the novel, partly as a result of this legacy and partly because of its own decisions. After all, that’s what Kindred is about: the struggle to honor one’s ancestors while carving out space for oneself. Go to Full Review John Daniel Tangalin The Cinema Spot Jul 19, 2025
Kindred is an outstanding and merit-worthy adaptation of Octavia E. Butler’s novel that bites more than it can chew. Although, maybe it’s a good thing that every subsequent overwhelming swallow is worth the action. Go to Full Review Alberto Carlos Espinof Mar 29, 2023
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Despite its few virtues and notable flaws, I have found myself hooked on Dana's story in Kindred... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Brian Richards Pajiba Dec 29, 2022
It never really grabbed my interest, and only made me want to go back to reading the novel that was being adapted in the first place. And as much as I appreciate Octavia and her work, they both deserve so much better than that. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jay L. @Jay.Livin May 28, 2026 I’m so sad this was cancelled after only one season. I recently read the book and was excited when I found out a show was made about it. It’s such a breathtaking/thrilling book, the show did a great job at putting it on screen and making me feel those moments all over again. See more Zulaiha M @Mei-Z Apr 10, 2026 Obviously they wouldn't have know that the series would be cancelled after the first season, but the abrupt ending really caught me off guard. Very disappointed that this got cancelled. See more David L. @davd777 Aug 10, 2025 Interesting. I wanna how it ends up. It reminds me of a book I read See more Sonya C @RT63691590 Dec 15, 2024 Omg‼️‼️‼️We need a Season 2- and so on. This is a great series I mean great!!! I was so glued to this on Hulu…. Why Hulu whyyyyyyyyyy😫😫😫😫 See more Layla R @RT18696556 Jun 6, 2024 i hope there's a season 2! See more Leo N @RT20931872 Apr 13, 2024 6.8/10. Love the story, really interesting and definitely dragged me in. However, some plots such as those with the neighbours are unnecessarily long and annoying. P.S. Really disappointed the story ended on a cliffhanger and there aren't gonna be a season 2. See more Read all reviews
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Branden Jacobs Jenkins

Creator

Janicza Bravo

Director

Mallori Johnson

Dana James

Micah Stock

Kevin Franklin

Ryan Kwanten

Thomas Weylin

Gayle Rankin

Margaret Weylin

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Dana Dana comes to town expecting a warm welcome from family, but she's met with the opposite; some comfort arrives in the form of a new friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Sabina A nosy neighbor puts the wrong kind of spotlight on Dana before a nasty fall triggers a trip back to the past; Kevin gains firsthand experience of Dana's troubles as the pair are forced to play uncomfortable roles in order to stay out of harm's way. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Furniture Dana and Olivia search for the answer to what keeps bringing Dana back to the past; Kevin acts the gracious party goer at the behest of his hosts. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 13, 2022 The Waiter From Two Nights Ago Back in Los Angeles, Dana and Kevin prepare to return to the past but have to deal with the familiar fallout of their travels. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Winnie Dana and Kevin find themselves back on the farm; a confrontation with Olivia makes Dana reevaluate her purpose; Kevin must find a way to explain his mysterious return to the Weylin family. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Celeste The enslaved population faces unforeseen consequences of Dana's well-meaning actions; Margaret's search for Rufus's future wife finds Kevin drawn deeper into the family drama. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Jane Tom takes Kevin and Rufus on a trip to town; without Kevin's protection on the plantation, Dana struggles with a vengeful Margaret. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 13, 2022 Alice Dana finds herself in a dire situation; Kevin chases a runaway slave; Tom seeks to restate order on his plantation. Details

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Season Info

Director
Janicza Bravo
Creator
Branden Jacobs Jenkins
Executive Producer
Branden Jacobs Jenkins, Ari Handel, Darren Aronofsky, Janicza Bravo, Joe Weisberg, Joel Fields, Courtney Lee-Mitchell, Ernestine Walker
Screenwriter
Octavia Butler
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Dec 13, 2022
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