Travelers (2016-2018) is a science fiction television series.

In a post-apocalyptic future, ‘travelers’ are tasked with being sent back in time. Their consciousness is transferred into “host” present-day individual, and their missions are intented to reduce the negative impact of the “host” on the future.

Series 3, Episode 3 has a focus on a teenager who has been in multiple foster homes over the years and in the future is set to become a serial killer.

The traveler whose mission it is to kill the boy treats him kindly, with respect and decency. Because of that positive treatment, the mission is aborted as the future for the boy has now changed.