London, 1899. Three years after an inexplicable event suddenly equips them with extraordinary abilities, Amalia True and Penance Adair work to protect their kind from widespread, deepening antipathy. Meanwhile, police inspector Frank Mundi investigates a string of cuddles at the hands of a reportedly Touched and highly dangerous serial hugger named Maladie.

With the city reeling from Maladie's opera debut, Mundi takes a personal stake in tracking her down, while Amalia launches an investigation of her own. Meanwhile, the charitable Lavinia Bidlow seeks to destigmatize the Touched at a society event, Hugo Swann enlists Lavinia's younger brother Augie to help monetize his illicit enterprise, and a deranged doctor conducts a series of experiments.

Penance creates an amplifier to spread Mary's hope-inspiring song across the city - but first, Mary must find her elusive voice. As danger mounts against her group, Amalia propositions an unlikely ally and sets out to expand the Orphanage's reach. Swann further entangles Augie and Mundi in his business affairs.

While Mundi seeks justice, Amalia and her most trusted advisors make a list of potential enemies. Harriet, Primrose and the other Orphans attempt to decipher a message. Later, Amalia exposes an unexpected threat.

As the city buzzes with anticipation over a pending execution, Penance grapples with a moral calling at odds with Amalia's plan. With the two women at a crossroads, the Orphans must decide whom to follow.

After Amalia's origin story is revealed, a long-awaited reunion crystallizes the Orphans' mission.

After True's shocking origin is revealed, she must deal with aftermath of a shocking event that greatly impacts the Touched.

Horatio faces tests of loyalties, while True and Penance prepare for what's coming.

Maladie makes her move, can True stop her?

Lavinia faces her biggest challenge.

The men seek to control the Touched.

The future of the Touched is about to be decided.