Synopses

January 20, 2021

Raised by Wolves Season One Synopses

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Raised by Wolves

S1:E1 “Raised by Wolves” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by Ridley Scott

Androids Mother and Father flee an uninhabitable Earth to settle on the planet Kepler-22b and start a family with six human embryos. Twelve years later, only one child, Campion, remains. As Mother and Father begin to malfunction, the arrival of the Ark of Heaven – a spacecraft carrying the Mithraic, a religious order of surviving humans – presents a threat that Mother has no choice but to confront. Premieres September 3.

S1:E2 “Pentagram” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by Ridley Scott

After her confrontation with Marcus and the Mithraic, Mother takes five of their Earth-born children – Tempest, Paul, Hunter, Holly, and Vita – to live on the settlement. As she and Father attempt to put the shaken newcomers at ease, Marcus struggles to survive alone on Kepler-22b. Meanwhile, Campion tries to ingratiate his new friends but begins to question Mother’s motives. Premieres September 3.

S1:E3 “Virtual Faith” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by Luke Scott

When the Mithraic kids fall sick with a mysterious illness, Campion suspects Mother is poisoning them and plans an escape. As Mother and Father attempt to prove their good intentions, Marcus and Sue, desperate to get their son Paul back, work to convince the other surviving Mithraic to mobilize a rescue party for the children. Premieres September 3.

S1:E4 “Nature’s Course” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by Luke Scott

Determined to prove his utility to their family unit, Father tries to teach the children how to hunt some of Kepler-22b’s mysterious creatures for food. Meanwhile, after the Mithraic make a stunning discovery that potentially fulfills one of their prophecies, a debate about how to proceed ignites a conflict between Marcus and Ambrose, their leader. Premieres September 10.

S1:E5 “Infected Memory” – Written by Heather Bellson; Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

Under Marcus’ command, the Mithraic set out on a deceptive path to rescue the children, and along the way, encounter a fellow survivor from the Ark. Back at the settlement, Campion and Paul bond during a hunting expedition with Father, Mother attempts to learn more about her origins, and Tempest’s trauma continues to haunt her. Premieres September 10.

S1:E6 “Lost Paradise” – Written by Donald Joh; Directed by Sergio Mimica-Gezzan

After reconnecting with her creator, Mother finds herself distracted by intense feelings she didn’t know she was capable of, leaving the settlement vulnerable to Marcus, Sue, and the Mithraic’s swift approach. As Campion continues to question his family’s principles, the other children’s loyalties are tested. Premieres September 17. 

S1:E7 “Faces” – Written by Karen Campbell; Directed by Alex Gabassi

Struggling to maintain his clout as leader of the Mithraic, Marcus begins to make decisions that disturb his family, while Mother’s ability to see him for who he truly is threatens his power and puts her in a precarious position. With Tempest on his side, a strong-willed Campion finds himself at dangerous odds with the Mithraic. Premieres September 17.

S1:E8 “Mask” – Written by Sinead Daly; Directed by Alex Gabassi

As Marcus continues to embrace his Mithraic devotion, Sue and Paul’s distrust in him deepens. Meanwhile, Mother attempts to alleviate perceived malfunctions, Hunter works on a secret project with Father, and Campion and Paul devise an underground plan of their own. Premieres September 24.

S1:E9 “Umbilical” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by James Hawes

Determined to keep the children safe, Sue grapples with whether or not she can trust Mother. Meanwhile, Tempest confronts her trauma, Hunter continues his attempts to restore Father, and when a new threat arises, the Mithraic begin to question an increasingly erratic Marcus. Premieres September 24.

S1:E10 “The Beginning” – Written by Aaron Guzikowski; Directed by Luke Scott

Paul begins displaying troubling behavior that leads to a shocking revelation. Sue confides in Mother while Father battles unfamiliar human-like emotions. As Campion questions his place in his new family, Mother and Father uncover a distressing secret about Kepler-22b’s native creatures. Premieres October 1.