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
Abigail Arrives
Abigail arrives in Nowhere, meets key characters, investigates the YouTuber case. Her abilities begin manifesting. Moth-like patterns appear on her skin.
Abigail arrives in Nowhere, meets key characters, investigates the YouTuber case. Her abilities begin manifesting. Moth-like patterns appear on her skin.
Episode 2
Wendigo Frequency
Ancient artifact emits fear frequency. Town experiences mass hallucinations and hunger. Abigail first glimpses the Wendigo.
Ancient artifact emits fear frequency. Town experiences mass hallucinations and hunger. Abigail first glimpses the Wendigo.
Episode 3
Forest Awakening
Hikers go missing. Abigail discovers the sentient Hidebehind-controlled forest. Willow communicates with the forest consciousness.
Hikers go missing. Abigail discovers the sentient Hidebehind-controlled forest. Willow communicates with the forest consciousness.
Episode 4
Pukwudgie Pact Renewed
Town's buildings reveal buried secrets. Nakamura family trauma resurfaces. Abigail glimpses Clara's founding-era photograph.
Town's buildings reveal buried secrets. Nakamura family trauma resurfaces. Abigail glimpses Clara's founding-era photograph.
Episode 5
Technology Rebellion
Thunderbird-Piasa hybrid awakens. Nowhere's electronics turn hostile. Willow's calming abilities strengthen.
Thunderbird-Piasa hybrid awakens. Nowhere's electronics turn hostile. Willow's calming abilities strengthen.
Episode 6
Wall Whispers
Tommyknocker-Hopkinsville hybrid creatures emerge. Buildings speak secrets. Ritual containing them requires renewal.
Tommyknocker-Hopkinsville hybrid creatures emerge. Buildings speak secrets. Ritual containing them requires renewal.
Episode 7
Argus Awakens
Big Ear telescope AI gains sentience. Loveland Frog entities stir. Abigail develops ability to interface with technology and water.
Big Ear telescope AI gains sentience. Loveland Frog entities stir. Abigail develops ability to interface with technology and water.
Episode 8
Chamber Revelation
Thaddeus collapses. Abigail enters his Navajo device, confronts Skinwalker. Learns truth about her heritage.
Thaddeus collapses. Abigail enters his Navajo device, confronts Skinwalker. Learns truth about her heritage.
Episode 9
Fear Storm
Reality-warping storm engulfs Nowhere. Ozark Howler influence spreads. Abigail experiences visions of her parents.
Reality-warping storm engulfs Nowhere. Ozark Howler influence spreads. Abigail experiences visions of her parents.
Episode 10
Wendigo Battle
Composite Wendigo fully awakens. Abigail rallies town, learns full truth of her birth. Integrates Wendigo, absorbing part of its essence. Powered teenagers emerge.
Composite Wendigo fully awakens. Abigail rallies town, learns full truth of her birth. Integrates Wendigo, absorbing part of its essence. Powered teenagers emerge.
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.