Seasons & Episodes
Season 1
12 episodes
E01
Pilot
In 1893, Jack the Ripper has killed his fifth victim... and uses his friend Herbert George Wells' time machine to travel to the year 2017. The machine is set to return automatically, and Herbert pursues his friend to New York City to put an end to his rampage. There he meets a museum curator, Jane Walker, who is taken with his charm... and a woman claiming to be Herbert's great great granddaughter.
E02
I Will Catch You
John threatens to kill Jane unless Herbert hands over the key, and Herbert discovers that his supposed descendant isn't willing to let him risk his life.
E03
Out of Time
John gives Herbert a 12-hour deadline to repair the time machine. While Herbert and Jane try to find a gem needed to restore the machine's function, John meets a neural pathologist named Brooke who is intrigued by his good looks and charm.
E04
Secrets Stolen
Brooke explains to John why she's interested in him. Meanwhile, Herbert and Jane travel to 1980 to learn more about the Hollands, and learn a dark secret about the Anders family.
E05
Picture Fades
After discovering that John has traveled to 1918 to save his son, Herbert goes after him and forbids Jane from traveling with him. However, she soon discovers that the son is fated to die that day... and so, apparently, is Herbert. Meanwhile, Brooke takes steps to eliminate a man who can lead Vanessa to Project Utopia.
E06
Caught Up in Circles
H.G., Vanessa and Jane decide to investigate "Project Utopia" while Vanessa doesn't realize some of the people in her life are not who they appear to be.
E07
Suitcases of Memories
H.G., Jane and John search for Vanessa while Brooke moves forward in her plan to avenge her father's legacy, ultimately sending H.G. and Jane to a place where they will have to fight to survive.
E08
If You're Lost
H.G. and Jane find themselves stranded on the Island of Doctor Monroe. Unaware that they are an instrumental part of the doctor's research, H.G. and Jane find themselves fighting for their lives – along with Dr. John Stevenson – but in the end, not everyone will get out alive.
E09
You Will Find Me
Dr. Monroe's serum changes H.G. while John tries to stop Utopia from leaving the island. Meanwhile, Dr. Monroe prepares for the DOD visit and gets a surprise technology windfall that he doesn't expect.
E10
Turned to Gray
Back in New York in the present time, H.G. is determined to put an end to the Ripper once and for all, but John has other plans, namely to destroy H.G.'s reputation. Meanwhile, Vanessa tries to end the feud with Brooke, but Brooke has other plans.
E11
I Fall Behind
While Brooke and John seeks funding from a venture capitalist, the others plot to destroy Utopia for good. Meanwhile H.G. receives an unexpected visitor.
E12
The Second Hand Unwinds
The final confrontation between H.G. Wells and Jack the Ripper.
Freddie Stroma
as H.G. Wells
Josh Bowman
as John Stevenson
Genesis Rodriguez
as Jane Walker
Nicole Ari Parker
as Vanessa Anders
Will Chase
as Griffin Monroe
Jennifer Ferrin
as Brooke Monroe
