Lovecraft Country

2020
4.3
39 reviews
TV-MA
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Sundown
11/13/20
In the series premiere, Atticus Freeman (JONATHAN MAJORS) joins up with his friend Leti (JURNEE SMOLLETT) and his Uncle George on a cross-country road trip to find his missing father.
2 Whitey's On the Moon
11/13/20
Inexplicably recovered from their terrifying night, Leti and George luxuriate in their new surroundings, while Atticus grows suspicious of their Ardham Lodge hosts – Christina Braithwhite (series star ABBEY LEE) and her elusive father Samuel (guest star TONY GOLDWYN) – who unveil cryptic plans for Atticus’ role in their upcoming “Sons of Adam” ceremony. Later, after Tic, Leti, and George stumble upon a clue that could lead them to Montrose, each takes an unwelcome walk down memory lane.
3 Holy Ghost
11/20/20
Hoping to mend her relationship with her sister Ruby Baptiste (series star WUNMI MOSAKU), Leti turns a ramshackle Victorian on Chicago’s North Side into a boarding house – an endeavor that stokes neighborhood racism and awakens dormant spirits stuck in the house. Meanwhile, Atticus remains burdened by a guilty conscience as George’s wife Hippolyta (series star AUNJANUE ELLIS) presses him for the full story of what happened in Ardham.
4 A History of Violence
11/20/20
After Christina mysteriously shows up at her doorstep, Leti confronts Atticus about his plan to surreptitiously return to Florida. Later, in search of missing pages to a crucial text, Leti, Tic, and Montrose head to Boston, with Hippolyta and Diana (series star JADA HARRIS) along for the ride. Back in Chicago, a handsome stranger nurses Ruby’s disappointment over a squandered job opportunity.
5 Strange Case
11/27/20
After making a devil’s bargain with William, Ruby steps into the charmed shoes of a white woman, but her transformation only fortifies her resentment of the racial divide. A betrayal by Montrose unleashes Atticus’ pent up rage, leaving Leti deeply disturbed, and sending Montrose into the comforting arms of his secret lover.
6 Meet Me in Daegu
11/27/20
In the throes of the Korean War, nursing student Ji-Ah crosses paths with a wounded Atticus, who has no recollection of their violent first encounter.
7 I Am
12/4/20
Hippolyta’s relentless search for answers takes her on a multidimensional journey of self-discovery and Atticus heads to St. Louis to consult an old family friend.
8 Jig-a-Bobo
12/4/20
A distraught Diana finds herself in Captain Lancaster’s (recurring guest star MAC BRANDT) crosshairs. When a visitor from his past arrives at the boarding house, Atticus and Leti each take steps to protect their future.
9 Rewind 1921
10/19/20
With Hippolyta at the helm, Leti, Tic, and Montrose travel to 1921 Tulsa in an effort to save Dee.
10 Full Circle
10/19/20
Season One Finale. After uncovering the origins of the Book of Names, the gang heads back to Ardham to cast the ultimate spell.

About this show

Based on Matt Ruff's novel, this series follows Korean war vet Atticus Freeman, his friend Letitia and his Uncle George on a journey across 1950s Jim Crow America where they face racist terrors and the terrifying monsters of an H.P. Lovecraft paperback.

Ratings and reviews

4.3
39 reviews
QueenKorea Queen
September 24, 2021
THIS WILL DEFINITELY KEEP YOU WANTING MORE,, TO BAD HBO FAILED TO REPRESENT, I'VE CANCELLED HBO PROGRAMMING OFF OF MY NETWORK.. I'M TIRED OF THE RACISM AND LIES ABOUT PROMOTING AFRICAN AMERICANS MOVIES AND TELEVISION SERIES.. THIS SHOW WAS NOMINATED FOR SEVERAL ""EMMY AWARDS,, YET HBO THOUGHT TO CANCEL.. MY ENTIRE FAMILY, SIBLINGS AND ALL HAVE CANCELED HBO FROM OUR PROGRAMMING IT MUST START SOMEWHERE.. I'VE HAD HBO SINCE 1980. THIS WAS THE LAST DIME ON ME.. LOVECRAFT COUNTRY WAS WRITTEN BY
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Ivan Martinez
September 5, 2021
It's a clever take on the Jim Crow era with a twist of fantasy ranging from Sci-Fi, action adventure to Horror and I love that it ties into the American history of the 50s. Overall, this is a good binge and the characters have memorable moments in their starred episodes.
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Nathan Cunningham
December 8, 2020
I liked this series which was a cool story. I wa waiting for this to come out for a while. Episode 1 & 2 were my favorites and as the season went on it kinda had some bad episodes but the girl playing his girlfriend is insanely beautiful.
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