Storyline

The Brobergs are completely unprepared for the sophisticated tactics a neighbor of theirs uses to exploit their vulnerabilities, separate them and turn their daughter against them.

First Aired

2022-10-06
Last Aired

2022-11-10
Creator

Nick Antosca
Genre

Crime, Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

9
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Peacock

Keywords:

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Season 1

1. Horseback Riding in American Falls

A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and t...More

A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.Less

53mins 2022-10-06

2. The Mission

The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI. Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-...More

The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI. Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.Less

52mins 2022-10-06

3. The Gift of Tongues

The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their f...More

The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.Less

51mins 2022-10-06

4. Articles of Faith

The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court. Jan's anxiety about the mi...More

The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court. Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time. Mary Ann's unanswered questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.Less

56mins 2022-10-06

5. The Bitter Cup

When the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequen...More

When the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequences of their mistakes. B strengthens his sinister hold over Jan.Less

52mins 2022-10-13

6. Son of Perdition

In Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission. Bob and Mary Ann organiz...More

In Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission. Bob and Mary Ann organize an aggressive legal strategy to bring her home.Less

51mins 2022-10-20

7. The Great Deceiver

Jan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for ans...More

Jan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for answers. The case takes a heavy toll on Pete as he digs deeper into B's past. Jan learns to blend in a strange new environment.Less

52mins 2022-10-27

8. Outer Darkness

Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown. Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct or...More

Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown. Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders. Worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point.Less

49mins 2022-11-03

9. Revelation

With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the...More

With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.Less