The Changeling

Name: The Changeling
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction
Released: September 7, 2023
Rating: 64

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Series Details & Credits

Apple TV+ | Release Date: September 7, 2023

Summary: Apollo (LaKeith Stanfield) journeys through unknown areas of New York City after his wife (Clark Backo) disappears mysteriously in this horror series based on Victor LaValle's book of the same name.

Creator: Kelly Marcel

Genre(s): Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Suspense, Science Fiction

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S1:E8. Battle of the Island
Air Date: October 12, 2023
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S1:E7. Stormy Weather
Air Date: October 5, 2023
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S1:E6. Aftermath
Air Date: September 28, 2023

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Critic Reviews

Meredith Hobbs Coons

Sep 5, 2023

Season 1 Review: It’s not too tough to get lost in the proverbial woods here, but even when we do, this show has established enough trust through competent storycraft that we catch up—and know it’s worth it. The Changeling’s secret weapon is its characterization, with each actor in this cast embodying their respective role so richly. Read full review

Collider Emily Bernard

Sep 1, 2023

Season 1 Review: The pace accelerates in the final two episodes, which borders on feeling rushed, though the series is doing its best to both satisfy certain storylines and tee up an even more fantastical Season 2. Though not every plot point gets the payoff (or answers) it deserves, The Changeling is an engrossing and unnerving adaptation, as well as a welcome addition to the genre. Read full review

Slashfilm Vanessa Armstrong

Sep 1, 2023

Season 1 Review: As "The Changeling" becomes more fantastical, it also takes bigger creative swings. Most of them land, by and large, but there will no doubt be moments that will have more than a few viewers wondering what the heck is going on. The show is intentional with this disorientation, however, and those who stay on for the ride will see how it all comes together. Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/1379849/the-changeling-review-apple-tv/ Read full review

Empire David Opie

Sep 6, 2023

Season 1 Review: The Changeling still resonates, despite its flaws, because it taps into something raw and primal — much like the fairy tales of old that inspired the original book. Read full review

Sean Fennell

Sep 8, 2023

Season 1 Review: The acting and direction are top notch, but convoluted plot and constant twists leave the viewer a little cold. Overall, The Changeling falls short of Apple TV's best, but there's plenty to like nonetheless. Read full review

Mike Hale

Sep 15, 2023

Season 1 Review: A stark example of how out of sync the rhythms of good fiction can be with the demands of television. At the same time, it demonstrates the ways in which appealing performers and some visual style can keep you at least partly interested even when the story wanders. Read full review

Aramide Tinubu

Sep 7, 2023

Season 1 Review: From the moment “The Changeling” begins until the final scene, it feels as if the creators have no interest in explaining any of the details needed to give this story meaning. What should have been an enchanting horror fantasy gives way to a baffling jigsaw, teetering on the absurd. Some stories, with all of their strangeness and symbolism, are better left on the page. Read full review

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 8, 2023
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  S1:E8. Battle of the Island
  Air Date: October 12, 2023
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  S1:E7. Stormy Weather
  Air Date: October 5, 2023
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  S1:E6. Aftermath
  Air Date: September 28, 2023
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  S1:E5. This Woman's Work
  Air Date: September 21, 2023
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  S1:E4. The Wise Ones
  Air Date: September 14, 2023
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  S1:E3. *
  Air Date: September 7, 2023
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  S1:E2. Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage
  Air Date: September 7, 2023
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  S1:E1. First Comes Love
  Air Date: September 7, 2023