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James Keziah Delaney
An adventurer believed dead, newly returned to London after twelve years in Africa.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 1 OF 8
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Episode 1
The setup
London, 1814. James Delaney returns for his father Horace’s funeral after being presumed dead. Horace’s apparently worthless estate contains Nootka Sound, land wanted by both the East India Company and the Crown.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
ZG
Zilpha Geary
James’s married half-sister, with whom he shares a forbidden and troubled bond.
SS
Sir Stuart Strange
The ruthless chairman of the East India Company.
B
Brace
Horace Delaney’s loyal servant, who remains in the Delaney house.
TG
Thorne Geary
Zilpha’s controlling husband and an insurance broker.
RT
Robert Thoyt
The Delaney family solicitor handling Horace’s estate.
WHILE WATCHING
Recap as you go
Scene stops placed after clear changes in the story. Open only the last scene you have reached.
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AFTER WATCHING
Key story points
Hidden until you finish the episode.
Content note: Graphic violence, blood, strong language, sexual content, racism, slavery, drug use and disturbing themes.