In , the "solid story" begins in episode 1, titled "The Goldfish Problem," which establishes a psychological mystery centered on Steven Grant (Oscar Isaac), a mild-mannered museum gift shop clerk in London. Episode 1: Core Story Elements
Steven discovers he shares a body with Marc Spector , a ruthless mercenary and the avatar of the Egyptian moon god Khonshu . In , the "solid story" begins in episode
Steven suffers from extreme "sleepwalking" and blackouts, leading him to tie himself to his bed and use sand rituals to track his movements. titled "The Goldfish Problem
During a blackout, Steven wakes up in the Swiss Alps, finding himself in the middle of a conflict involving a cult led by Arthur Harrow (Ethan Hawke). In , the "solid story" begins in episode