JD
James Keziah Delaney
An adventurer believed dead, newly returned to London after twelve years in Africa.
COMPLETE SEASON 1 GUIDE · EPISODE 8 OF 8
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Episode 8
The setup
James is imprisoned, but the evidence surrounding the Influence gives him leverage over Sir Stuart. His scattered allies prepare a final escape while the Crown, Company and American agents all pursue their own outcome.
OPTIONAL REFERENCECharacters, places and useful termsContains story details. Open after watching.
QUICK REMINDER
8 peopleThe only names you need
LD
Lorna Delaney
An actress who says she secretly married James’s father, Horace.
A
Atticus
A London underworld contact who gathers information and people for James.
SS
Sir Stuart Strange
The ruthless chairman of the East India Company.
MG
Michael Godfrey
The East India Company’s minute-taker, secretly vulnerable to blackmail.
GC
George Chichester
A Sons of Africa lawyer investigating a deadly slave-ship sinking.
D
Dr Edgar Dumbarton
The supposed American ally whose loyalties are finally tested.
SC
Solomon Coop
The Crown official ordered to stop James leaving England.
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.