‘The Changeling’ Episode Guide: How Many Episodes In The Apple TV+ Horror Series? 

Be careful what you wish for. Apple TV+’s new horror fantasy series The Changeling is based on a 2017 novel of the same name by Victor LaValle and follows a man as he desperately searches for his wife after she goes missing following the birth of their first child. 

Created by Kelly Marcel and directed by Melina Matsoukas, the series features LaKeith Stanfield as used bookseller Apollo Kagwa, Adina Porter as Apollo’s mother Lillian Kagwa, and Clark Backo as Apollo’s wife Emma “Emmy” Valentine. 

Malcolm Barrett, Samuel T. Herring, Jared Abrahamson, Amirah Vann also star.

The first three episodes of the show premiered on September 8, 2023 on the streamer. 

The synopsis teases, “A fairy tale for grown-ups. A horror story, a parenthood fable and a perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn’t know existed.”

Decider’s Joel Keller praised the series adaptation in his review, writing, “The Changeling hooks in the viewer and gets them ready to follow Apollo on a journey that promises to be full of scares and surprises.”

Curious about how Apollo and Emmy’s story will unfold? The Changeling is set for a weekly release up until October 13, 2023. But when do new episodes come out on Apple TV+? Continue reading for everything you need to know about this dark series. 

When Do New Episodes of The Changeling Premiere?

You got yourself a new Friday watch! New episodes of the fantasy drama premiere exclusively on Apple TV+ on Fridays from now until October 13, 2023. The first three episodes of the season — “First Comes Love,” “Then Comes a Baby in a Baby Carriage,” and “*”  — were made available to stream on September 8, 2023. Following that, one episode will be released weekly until the series is complete.

Apple TV+ shows typically release at midnight ET, but don’t panic if you don’t see the new episodes on your Apple TV+ account right away. Sometimes it just takes a few minutes for new content to appear — try refreshing your Apple TV+ browser or app.

How Many Episodes Are in The Changeling? 

The Changeling will contain eight episodes. After the three-episode premiere, the series will move to a weekly release schedule. Looking for a guide to this full season? We have you covered.

• Episode 1, “First Comes Love”: Friday, September 8
• Episode 2, “Then Comes A Baby in a Baby Carriage”: Friday, September 8
• Episode 3, “*”: Friday, September 8
• Episode 4, “The Wise Ones”: Friday, September 15, 2023
• Episode 5: Friday, September 22, 2023
• Episode 6: Friday, September 29, 2023
• Episode 7: Friday, October 6, 2023
• Episode 8: Friday, October 13, 2023

How to Watch The Changeling:

The first step is getting an Apple TV+ subscription! A monthly subscription is $6.99 per month with a free 7-day trial for new subscribers. Get streaming!