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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 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. Sep 29, 2023 Full Review Mike Hale New York Times Demonstrates the ways in which appealing performers and some visual style can keep you at least partly interested even when the story wanders. Sep 21, 2023 Full Review Phillip Maciak The New Republic Apple’s horror series loses sight of the drama and grief at its center. Sep 15, 2023 Full Review Valerie Ettenhofer Film School Rejects 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. Oct 6, 2023 Full Review Burt Peterson SciFiNow [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. Rated: 3/5 Oct 5, 2023 Full Review Steve Murray ArtsATL It sweet-talks you into thinking it will have smart things to say about generational, racial, cultural and familial challenges, via the metaphor of the fairy tale. But its come-on is a lie. Oct 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Craig B 'The Changeling' certainly is an intriguing show. While it has the odd horror elements, I would not classify this as a horror series. I will be interested in seeing if it gets greenlit for a second season, given audience reviews are more unfavourable than favourable (based on a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score). Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/12/25 Full Review Paul H enjoyed this, really brutal in parts and it's 180 into fantasy will hopefully develop in season 2 Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/24/24 Full Review Nick R Beautifully crafted, with an amazing cast and brilliant acting. Reminds me a little of “The Fisher King” with Robin Williams and “Seven Pounds” with Will Smith. It’s like a book you can’t put down and pulls you in like a fish that swallowed the hook. This is one series that holds it’s grip from start to finish, just absolutely riveting. It’s like a roller coaster ride of emotions, with more twists and turns than a go kart track built inside a maze. Loved it! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review Stevie B Inspired to post because I couldn’t disagree more with the average ratings. Apples algorithms and marketing needs to improve. I just found this series a year after it was released. So incredibly unique and won’t allow you to guess. Beautifully filmed. Loved the acting and the story. It all makes sense if one just pays attention. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 07/24/24 Full Review D S Stopped watching after the first episode I was so bored. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/19/24 Full Review Ricardo d De um modo geral é uma boa série. A parte técnica é maravilhosa, com belos cenários (mesmo alguns sendo CGI), ótima fotografia e montagem. O roteiro é muito bem costurado, boas falas e só fica pontas soltas quando a direção quer. As atuações dos principais são primorosas. Apolo, Emma e Lilian são grandes, tanto que a última ganha um hiato somente dela. A trama é bem interessante, e até a metade dos episódios, ele chama a atenção e prende o expectador. Mas dai temos uma mudança drástica na condução da história, a deixando mais surreal e poética, e com isso o fio condutor é deixado de lado. Terminamos a temporada sem nem ao menos termos noção sobre o que realmente a série trata, e isso é frustrante. O diretor está tão ciente sobre isso, que no último episódio, nas cenas iniciais, mostra todas as pontas soltas da temporada, como que dizendo: "eu sei o que não expliquei ainda, e não vou explicar". Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 06/18/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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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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