Black Earth Rising

2018 · TMDB 6.4/10 (76 votes)

DramaCrimeMystery

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About Black Earth Rising

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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
6.4/10 from 76 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
8

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In Other News episode still
S1 E159 min

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.

TMDB 3.2/10 from 6 votes

Looking at the Past episode still
S1 E259 min

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.

TMDB 3.3/10 from 6 votes

A Ghost in Name episode still
S1 E359 min

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.

TMDB 3.3/10 from 6 votes

A Bowl of Cornflakes episode still
S1 E459 min

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.

TMDB 3.0/10 from 6 votes

The Eyes of the Devil episode still
S1 E559 min

The Eyes of the Devil

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

TMDB 3.0/10 from 6 votes

The Game's True Nature episode still
S1 E660 min

The Game's True Nature

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

TMDB 3.2/10 from 6 votes

Double Bogey on the Ninth episode still
S1 E760 min

Double Bogey on the Ninth

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

TMDB 3.2/10 from 6 votes

The Forgiving Earth episode still
S1 E860 min

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.

TMDB 3.2/10 from 6 votes

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