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Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising
★ 6.4/10•2018•TV-MA•Drama•Crime•Mystery
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As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.

Hugo Blick · Creator

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 10, 2018

Episodes

Episode 1 - In Other NewsE159m

In Other News

As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader.

Sep 10, 2018

Episode 2 - Looking at the PastE259m

Looking at the Past

A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.

Sep 17, 2018

Episode 3 - A Ghost in NameE359m

A Ghost in Name

Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth.

Sep 24, 2018

Episode 4 - A Bowl of CornflakesE459m

A Bowl of Cornflakes

Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the two.

Oct 1, 2018

Episode 5 - The Eyes of the DevilE559m

The Eyes of the Devil

Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.

Oct 8, 2018

Episode 6 - The Game's True NatureE660m

The Game's True Nature

Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.

Oct 15, 2018

Episode 7 - Double Bogey on the NinthE760m

Double Bogey on the Ninth

As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.

Oct 22, 2018

Episode 8 - The Forgiving EarthE860m

The Forgiving Earth

While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.

Oct 29, 2018

Actors

Michaela Coel

Michaela Coel

Kate Ashby

John Goodman

John Goodman

Michael Ennis

Noma Dumezweni

Noma Dumezweni

Alice Munezero

Lucian Msamati

Lucian Msamati

David Runihura

Tyrone Huggins

Tyrone Huggins

Patrice Ganimana

Tamara Tunie

Tamara Tunie

Eunice Clayton

Emmanuel Imani

Emmanuel Imani

Florence Karamera

Abena Ayivor

Abena Ayivor

President Bibi Mundanzi

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