JD
James Keziah Delaney
An adventurer believed dead, newly returned to London after twelve years in Africa.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 2 OF 8
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Episode 2
The setup
James begins turning Horace’s neglected property into a working trading business. The Company searches for a way to remove him, while the formal reading of Horace’s will introduces another possible heir.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
6 peopleThe only names you need
LD
Lorna Delaney
An actress who says she secretly married James’s father, Horace.
SS
Sir Stuart Strange
The ruthless chairman of the East India Company.
A
Atticus
A London underworld contact who gathers information and people for James.
B
Brace
Horace Delaney’s loyal servant, who remains in the Delaney house.
DD
Dr Edgar Dumbarton
An American doctor and intelligence contact identified to James by a secret sign.
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.