Timeline of Events
This page presents a chronological timeline of events in Tales from Nowhere, compiled from on-screen events, character backstories, and lore revealed throughout Season 1. Events from unproduced seasons are included where confirmed by creator interviews.
Note: Many dates are approximate or inferred. The show rarely gives specific years for historical events.
Contents
Ancient History
Pre-Colonial Era
Indigenous Recognition
Algonquin, Wampanoag, and other Native American peoples recognize the area that will become Nowhere as a place of great supernatural significance. They perform rituals to maintain balance with the spiritual forces present.
Algonquin, Wampanoag, and other Native American peoples recognize the area that will become Nowhere as a place of great supernatural significance. They perform rituals to maintain balance with the spiritual forces present.
Unknown Date
First Wendigo Containment
Indigenous shamans perform the first rituals to contain the Wendigo spirit, preventing it from feeding unchecked on human fear.
Indigenous shamans perform the first rituals to contain the Wendigo spirit, preventing it from feeding unchecked on human fear.
Unknown Date
Pukwudgie Pact
Local peoples establish a relationship with the Pukwudgies, agreeing to acknowledge and respect them in exchange for protection and guidance.
Local peoples establish a relationship with the Pukwudgies, agreeing to acknowledge and respect them in exchange for protection and guidance.
Town Founding Era
Late 1800s
Beaumont Discovery
A Beaumont ancestor, described as a "ruthless robber baron," discovers the region's supernatural energy nexus. He acquires the land, recognizing its potential for his occult interests.
A Beaumont ancestor, described as a "ruthless robber baron," discovers the region's supernatural energy nexus. He acquires the land, recognizing its potential for his occult interests.
Late 1800s
Founding of Nowhere
The town of Nowhere is established as a cover for Beaumont operations. The Mithraic cult/secret society begins conducting rituals to harness the area's power for immortality.
The town of Nowhere is established as a cover for Beaumont operations. The Mithraic cult/secret society begins conducting rituals to harness the area's power for immortality.
Late 1800s
Clara's Arrival (?)
Clara Sterling appears in Nowhere. A photograph from this era shows her looking identical to her present appearance. Her origin and reason for arrival are unknown.
Clara Sterling appears in Nowhere. A photograph from this era shows her looking identical to her present appearance. Her origin and reason for arrival are unknown.
World War II Era
1942-1945
Japanese Internment Camp
The U.S. government establishes an internment camp for Japanese Americans near Nowhere. The Nakamura family grandparents are among those interned. The trauma of this period creates a supernatural imprint on the area.
The U.S. government establishes an internment camp for Japanese Americans near Nowhere. The Nakamura family grandparents are among those interned. The trauma of this period creates a supernatural imprint on the area.
1942-1945
Kitsune Emergence
The conditions of the internment camp somehow trigger or attract kitsune spirits. Keiko Nakamura may have been born during this period or inherited her nature from ancestors affected by these events.
The conditions of the internment camp somehow trigger or attract kitsune spirits. Keiko Nakamura may have been born during this period or inherited her nature from ancestors affected by these events.
~1945
Wartime Experiments
Government experiments in the area may have created some of the hybrid cryptid entities seen in the series. Details remain classified.
Government experiments in the area may have created some of the hybrid cryptid entities seen in the series. Details remain classified.
Cold War Era
1950s-1960s
Big Ear Construction
The Big Ear radio telescope is constructed, officially to search for extraterrestrial signals. The National Quiet Zone is established to protect its operations.
The Big Ear radio telescope is constructed, officially to search for extraterrestrial signals. The National Quiet Zone is established to protect its operations.
Cold War Era
Paranormal Research Program
Satoshi Nakamura serves in a classified military unit studying paranormal phenomena. His experiences burden him with forbidden knowledge and deep distrust of authority.
Satoshi Nakamura serves in a classified military unit studying paranormal phenomena. His experiences burden him with forbidden knowledge and deep distrust of authority.
Unknown Date
Military Bunker Operations
The abandoned bunker seen in Episode 1 conducts experiments that merge local folklore with otherworldly entities, possibly creating the Mothman-Flatwoods hybrid.
The abandoned bunker seen in Episode 1 conducts experiments that merge local folklore with otherworldly entities, possibly creating the Mothman-Flatwoods hybrid.
Modern Era (Pre-Series)
~30 Years Before Series
Abigail's Birth
Abigail Jimenez Fleming is born in Nowhere to a human father and an "otherworldly" mother. Her parents are members of opposing factions whose love defies ancient rivalries.
Abigail Jimenez Fleming is born in Nowhere to a human father and an "otherworldly" mother. Her parents are members of opposing factions whose love defies ancient rivalries.
~30 Years Before Series
Abigail Hidden Away
Clara Sterling spirits infant Abigail away from Nowhere to protect her from those who would exploit her abilities. Her parents' fate is unknown.
Clara Sterling spirits infant Abigail away from Nowhere to protect her from those who would exploit her abilities. Her parents' fate is unknown.
~15-20 Years Before Series
David Margolis's Research
Benji's father, David Margolis, begins intensively researching Nowhere's paranormal phenomena, building the archive that Benji will inherit.
Benji's father, David Margolis, begins intensively researching Nowhere's paranormal phenomena, building the archive that Benji will inherit.
Years Before Series
David Margolis Disappears
During research connected to Asher Drake's early interdimensional experiments, David Margolis is pulled into another dimension. Young Benji inherits the video store and his father's obsession.
During research connected to Asher Drake's early interdimensional experiments, David Margolis is pulled into another dimension. Young Benji inherits the video store and his father's obsession.
Recent Years
Asher and Sasha Arrive
Tech entrepreneur Asher Drake and artist Sasha Black move to Nowhere, ostensibly to escape modern life but actually to pursue Asher's interdimensional research.
Tech entrepreneur Asher Drake and artist Sasha Black move to Nowhere, ostensibly to escape modern life but actually to pursue Asher's interdimensional research.
Shortly Before Series
Abigail's Hospitalization
A severe EMF attack puts Abigail in the hospital. At her lowest point, she receives the invitation to become Nowhere's tech enforcement officer.
A severe EMF attack puts Abigail in the hospital. At her lowest point, she receives the invitation to become Nowhere's tech enforcement officer.
Season 1 Events
Night Before Episode 1
YouTuber Abduction
Three YouTubers (Lucas, Esme, Kai) are attacked by the Mothman-Flatwoods hybrid. Lucas is killed, Esme is left catatonic, Kai survives traumatized.
Three YouTubers (Lucas, Esme, Kai) are attacked by the Mothman-Flatwoods hybrid. Lucas is killed, Esme is left catatonic, Kai survives traumatized.
Episode 1
"Welcome to Nowhere"
"Welcome to Nowhere" is the pilot episode of Tales from Nowhere . It introduces protagonist Abigail Fleming , the mysterious town of Nowhere , and its eccentric residents while establishing the series' blend of supernatural mystery and character drama.
"Welcome to Nowhere" is the pilot episode of Tales from Nowhere . It introduces protagonist Abigail Fleming , the mysterious town of Nowhere , and its eccentric residents while establishing the series' blend of supernatural mystery and character drama.
Episode 2
"The Wendigo Frequency"
"The Wendigo Frequency" is the second episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode introduces the series' primary antagonist, the Wendigo , and explores Benji Margolis's backstory while establishing the crucial role of the Big Ear telescope in the town's supernatural activity.
"The Wendigo Frequency" is the second episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode introduces the series' primary antagonist, the Wendigo , and explores Benji Margolis's backstory while establishing the crucial role of the Big Ear telescope in the town's supernatural activity.
Episode 3
"The Whispering Woods"
"The Whispering Woods" is the third episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode introduces the terrifying Hidebehind and provides crucial backstory for Satoshi Nakamura , revealing the traumatic event that brought his family to Nowhere.
"The Whispering Woods" is the third episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode introduces the terrifying Hidebehind and provides crucial backstory for Satoshi Nakamura , revealing the traumatic event that brought his family to Nowhere.
Episode 4
"Echoes of the Past"
"Echoes of the Past" is the fourth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This episode provides crucial backstory for Clara Sterling , explores the history of Beaumont Manor , and reveals the first concrete hints about Abigail's mysterious parentage.
"Echoes of the Past" is the fourth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This episode provides crucial backstory for Clara Sterling , explores the history of Beaumont Manor , and reveals the first concrete hints about Abigail's mysterious parentage.
Episode 5
"Trauma Storm"
"Trauma Storm" is the fifth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This episode explores Dr. Ian and Dr. Jennifer Bailey's troubled marriage against the backdrop of a supernatural storm, as their emotional turmoil manifests a Thunderbird/Piasa hybrid that threatens to destroy the town.
"Trauma Storm" is the fifth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This episode explores Dr. Ian and Dr. Jennifer Bailey's troubled marriage against the backdrop of a supernatural storm, as their emotional turmoil manifests a Thunderbird/Piasa hybrid that threatens to destroy the town.
Episode 6
"The Skin Walker"
"The Skin Walker" is the sixth episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode centers on Sasha Black and Asher Drake , finally revealing the truth about their relationship and their purpose in Nowhere, while a shapeshifting Skinwalker preys on the town's distrust.
"The Skin Walker" is the sixth episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode centers on Sasha Black and Asher Drake , finally revealing the truth about their relationship and their purpose in Nowhere, while a shapeshifting Skinwalker preys on the town's distrust.
Episode 7
"Family Reunion"
"Family Reunion" is the seventh episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode focuses on Keiko Nakamura and explores the toxic dynamics of her extended family during a reunion that awakens a Batsquatch from the abandoned mines beneath Nowhere.
"Family Reunion" is the seventh episode of Tales from Nowhere . The episode focuses on Keiko Nakamura and explores the toxic dynamics of her extended family during a reunion that awakens a Batsquatch from the abandoned mines beneath Nowhere.
Episode 8
"The Hollow Men"
"The Hollow Men" is the eighth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This mythology-heavy episode reveals Thaddeus Beaumont's backstory, the true history of the Mithraic Cult , and the horrifying origin of the Hollow Men creatures created from those who failed the cult's immortality rituals.
"The Hollow Men" is the eighth episode of Tales from Nowhere . This mythology-heavy episode reveals Thaddeus Beaumont's backstory, the true history of the Mithraic Cult , and the horrifying origin of the Hollow Men creatures created from those who failed the cult's immortality rituals.
Episode 9
"Judgment Night"
"Judgment Night" is the penultimate episode of Tales from Nowhere Season 1. All the cryptids of Nowhere converge on the town in a terrifying night of chaos, as the Wendigo's influence reaches its peak and Abigail must accept her role as the town's protector.
"Judgment Night" is the penultimate episode of Tales from Nowhere Season 1. All the cryptids of Nowhere converge on the town in a terrifying night of chaos, as the Wendigo's influence reaches its peak and Abigail must accept her role as the town's protector.
Episode 10
"The Wendigo Awakens"
"The Wendigo Awakens" is the season finale of Tales from Nowhere Season 1. The episode brings together all the season's threads as the town confronts the fully awakened Wendigo , now a composite entity that has absorbed aspects of every cryptid encountered throughout the season. It also reveals crucial truths about Abigail's origins and establishes her destiny as Nowhere's protector.
"The Wendigo Awakens" is the season finale of Tales from Nowhere Season 1. The episode brings together all the season's threads as the town confronts the fully awakened Wendigo , now a composite entity that has absorbed aspects of every cryptid encountered throughout the season. It also reveals crucial truths about Abigail's origins and establishes her destiny as Nowhere's protector.
Unproduced Seasons (Planned Events)
Cancelled Content: The following events were planned for Seasons 2-4 but never produced.
Season 2
Powered Teen Emergence
Teenagers manifest cryptid-based abilities. Willow leads a faction challenging adult authority. Wendigo manipulates teen insecurities. Abigail and Benji's relationship develops. Celestial event causes supernatural shockwave alerting government.
Teenagers manifest cryptid-based abilities. Willow leads a faction challenging adult authority. Wendigo manipulates teen insecurities. Abigail and Benji's relationship develops. Celestial event causes supernatural shockwave alerting government.
Season 3
Government Intervention
Forces arrive to contain Nowhere. Satoshi and Keiko become vulnerable. Cryptids revealed to be trying to return home. Interdimensional doorway opened. David Margolis returns. Gateway left open by government interference.
Forces arrive to contain Nowhere. Satoshi and Keiko become vulnerable. Cryptids revealed to be trying to return home. Interdimensional doorway opened. David Margolis returns. Gateway left open by government interference.
Season 4
Multiverse War
Interdimensional entities flood through. Abigail develops shapeshifting. Travels to meet mother's people. Council of Fears (multiverse Wendigos) threatens Earth. Final battle with Abigail accepting full integration of supernatural nature.
Interdimensional entities flood through. Abigail develops shapeshifting. Travels to meet mother's people. Council of Fears (multiverse Wendigos) threatens Earth. Final battle with Abigail accepting full integration of supernatural nature.