The Darwin Incident (2026)

Season 1

January 7, 2026 13 Episodes

Episodes

Humanzee
Episode 1

Humanzee

Jan 7, 2026

24 minutes

The Animal Liberation Alliance, a terrorist group, raids a research institute and takes away a pregnant chimpanzee. Fifteen years later, Charlie, the half-human, half-chimpanzee Humanzee born that night enrolls into high school. He befriends Lucy, but little do they know how fragile their peaceful days really are.

ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)
Episode 2

ALA (Animal Liberation Alliance)

Jan 14, 2026

24 minutes

The ALA attacks New York City, killing several people in a bombing. When news about Charlie's past ties to the ALA resurfaces, the town grows suspicious of his terrorist connections. Unfazed, Charlie goes to school as usual, not realizing what the ALA has in store for him as a mysterious man approaches Lucy.

Heterosis
Episode 3

Heterosis

Jan 21, 2026

24 minutes

Lucy visits Eva, the chimpanzee who gave birth to Charlie, at The Kornberg Primate Research Institute. There, she meets Dr. Fowler who tells her a few secrets about Charlie's birth. She later joins Charlie's family for dinner as Hannah celebrates Charlie's first friend, unaware that the ALA members are lying in wait.

One of a Kind
Episode 4

One of a Kind

Jan 28, 2026

24 minutes

Charlie suddenly goes missing. While Bert and Hannah search everywhere for him, Charlie is calmly confronting Rivera, Lippman and Min-su of the ALA. He gives them an ultimatum and things seem to be heading towards a peaceful conclusion until Rivera makes a drastic move.

The Struggle for Rights
Episode 5

The Struggle for Rights

Feb 4, 2026

24 minutes

Charlie is finally released from custody with the help of Congresswoman Dafne M. Linares, who ran on the platform of animal rights. When he returns to school, however, the warm reception he once received is now replaced with scorn and slander. Despite all this, Lucy takes steps towards getting Charlie his civil rights.

Direct Action
Episode 6

Direct Action

Feb 11, 2026

24 minutes

Charlie goes viral once again for stopping a fight between Ozzy and student activist Gare. Instead of thanking him, Gare questions why Charlie is not more passionate about animal rights. Disappointed with Charlie's stance, Gare livestreams about feeling powerless as an activist when he receives a mysterious invitation.

Red Pill
Episode 7

Red Pill

Feb 18, 2026

24 minutes

Students panic and the world watches in horror as a masked man livestreams himself shooting students in Shrews High. Deputy Philip Graham storms into the school, but is shocked to find Charlie trying to save the wounded. Meanwhile, Lucy comes face to face with the shooter as he prepares for one final and very public message to Charlie.

Visitors
Episode 8

Visitors

Feb 25, 2026

24 minutes

Public anger over the school shooting leads to a growing number of attacks on vegans and activists nationwide. As anti-ALA sentiments intensify, misinformation about Charlie protecting the shooter raises suspicions about his terrorist connections, leading to a confrontation with the townspeople.

Bluebeard's Castle
Episode 9

Bluebeard's Castle

Mar 4, 2026

24 minutes

Lucy runs into Deputy Phil and tells him the truth behind the pool incident ten years ago. As Phil questions his own opinion of Charlie, Hannah senses something has changed in her adopted son. That night, Lucy and Charlie exchange messages as usual. However, Lucy's unusual response raises Charlie's suspicions.

Episode 10

Door to Accelerated Advancement

Mar 11, 2026

No overview available.

Episode 11

Transfer of Ownership

Mar 18, 2026

No overview available.

Episode 12

Sexual Dimorphism

Mar 25, 2026

No overview available.

Episode 13

Will

Apr 1, 2026

No overview available.