Black Earth Rising
TV-MA2018•6.4/10
DramaCrimeMystery
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6.4/10(76)
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.
Production
Drama Republic, Eight Rooks
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
September 10, 2018
Last Aired
October 29, 2018
Networks
BBC Two
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
In Other News
Air date: 2018-09-10
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.
E2
Looking at the Past
Air date: 2018-09-17
A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.
E3
A Ghost in Name
Air date: 2018-09-24
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.
E4
A Bowl of Cornflakes
Air date: 2018-10-01
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.
E5
The Eyes of the Devil
Air date: 2018-10-08
Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.
E6
The Game's True Nature
Air date: 2018-10-15
Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.
E7
Double Bogey on the Ninth
Air date: 2018-10-22
As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.
E8
The Forgiving Earth
Air date: 2018-10-29
While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.
Cast
Michaela Coel
Kate Ashby
John Goodman
Michael Ennis
Noma Dumezweni
Alice Munezero
Lucian Msamati
David Runihura
Tyrone Huggins
Patrice Ganimana
Tamara Tunie
Eunice Clayton
Emmanuel Imani
Florence Karamera
Abena Ayivor
President Bibi Mundanzi
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