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Season 1 – The Changeling

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Apollo and Emma's love story is a fairy tale, until Emma mysteriously vanishes; bereft, Apollo finds himself on a death-defying odyssey through a New York City he didn't know existed.
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The Changeling — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Grounded by a superb LaKeith Stanfield, The Changeling is an ambitious fairy tale that may be too scattershot in its tonality but never lacks for imagination or spirit.

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David Bianculli NPR Sep 29, 2023
Like so many movies and TV adaptations of Stephen King stories, the ending here isn't so much a climax as a letdown. But that's not true of the performances. Go to Full Review Mike Hale New York Times Sep 21, 2023
Demonstrates the ways in which appealing performers and some visual style can keep you at least partly interested even when the story wanders. Go to Full Review Phillip Maciak The New Republic Sep 15, 2023
Apple’s horror series loses sight of the drama and grief at its center. Go to Full Review Sarah Krasnostein The Saturday Paper 4 days ago
The Changeling shows the only thing to be feared in our depths is the scariest thing of all: the danger we pose to those we should protect, as long as we remain a mystery to ourselves. Go to Full Review Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects Oct 6, 2023
Its path is strange and its eventual conclusion is not nearly as tidy as anxious viewers may have hoped. But anyone who does stick with the show will be rewarded with a gorgeous, twisted slow burn the likes of which has never been seen on TV before. Go to Full Review Burt Peterson SciFiNow Oct 5, 2023
3/5
[It] emerges as a chilling blend of cerebral horror and timeless fairy tale motifs, smartly wrapped in the dressings of a modern parable. However, frustratingly, the messaging often falters amidst left-field tonal shifts and stylistic narrative choices. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Alyssa G. @RT27654047 May 27, 2026 The changeling is one of my all-time favorite books. I didn't mind some of the changes and additions made. I loved the casting and the videography. And I loved hearing Victor Lavelle as the narrator. I do think his work is hard to adapt, bc his ideas are so big, but I think this did a great job. It isn't perfect, but it was pretty damn good. And as a fan of the book, I need season 2. I need to see what they do with the end of the book! See more Michelle J. @Mjefferson Jan 23, 2026 Love it! Please renew for season 2. Would love to know what happens. Watched in one day See more Kali M @RT03070507 Oct 3, 2025 The storyline, unlike so many others we see in shows as of late, is unique enthralling. It will bring you into its world, pull on every individual heart string, and leave you wanting more at the very end. I, for one, love a story with a bit of strange and mystique. I love a story that leaves you feeling like there’s more to tell that you simply cannot imagine up on your own. Fingers and toes crossed for a second season, I’m ready for these incredible to be back on my screen. See more Misty N @RT28231831 Sep 15, 2025 Some are calling it art. I think it’s sloppy indulgence masquerading as art. They lose the narrative a quarter way through with unnecessary tangents that dont move the story along and then include a whole unnecessary episode 7 stormy weather. Cinematography and acting very good. Director is horrible story teller. See more Conor S @RT19092389 Aug 30, 2025 Excellent from the start enjoyed every moment of this series with it's dark folklore interpretations and relatable characters. Can't wait for series 2 ! See more Brenda B @brendabrewer May 25, 2025 This is such a unique, evolving story *spoiler alert” The stories are all connected. If you pay attention you follow it. Beautifully filmed and acted. It’s part myth, part fantasy, part reflection of modern life. Patiently waiting for Season 2. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kelly Marcel

Creator

LaKeith Stanfield

Apollo

Clark Backo

Emma

Adina Porter

Lillian

Jared Abrahamson

Brian West

Alexis Louder

Young Lillian

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 8, 2023 First Comes Love A bookseller from Queens, Ny.Y., meets a librarian from Virginia; they fall in love, marry, have a baby, and trigger an unimaginable series of events. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 8, 2023 Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage The exhaustion of new parenthood is taking its toll on Emma and Apollo; to make matters worse, Emma starts getting strange texts. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 8, 2023 Asterisk Emma does the unthinkable; Apollo tries to find meaning in the aftermath and finally decides what to do with his valuable book. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 15, 2023 The Wise Ones Apollo and Patrice make a sale to William Wheeler, who later gives Apollo stunning news. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 22, 2023 This Woman's Work The mysterious washerwoman's ominous words leave a lasting impression; Apollo comes face-to-face with his true enemy. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 29, 2023 Aftermath Emma finds Cal and the Wise Ones on North Brother Island, where she pieces together clues to locate a special place. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 6, 2023 Stormy Weather Lillian reckons with a dark night from her past and records a message for her son, Apollo. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 13, 2023 Battle of the Island Kinder Garten's fury rips across the island, sending Cal, Apollo and the others out into darkness. Details

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The Changeling — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Kelly Marcel
Executive Producer
Kelly Marcel, Melina Matsoukas, David Knoller, Jonathan Van Tulleken, Victor LaValle, LaKeith Stanfield, Megan Ellison, Ali Krug, Patrick Chu, Sue Naegle, David Wolkis
Network
Apple TV
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Fantasy, Mystery & Thriller, Horror
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 8, 2023
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