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Season 1 – Underground

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Driven by the dreams of a courageous blacksmith named Noah, some plantation slaves in 1850s Georgia band together to attempt a daring escape. The fight for their lives, their futures and their freedom leads to Noah's risk-filled plan to travel hundreds of miles away via the Underground Railroad. The landmark 10-episode anthology is created by Misha Green ("Sons of Anarchy") and Joe Pokaski ("Daredevil") and co-executive produced by John Legend, who also oversees the series' score, soundtrack and musical elements.
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Underground — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Underground blends credible terror with enough compelling thrills to overcome the storyline's occasional cliches.

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Mekeisha Madden Toby TheWrap 08/07/2018
"Underground" celebrates the small, exceptional group of black and white heroes who risked it all for the sake of freedom. It's that story, the amazing cast and the accurate writing behind the drama that make this series worth the investment. Go to Full Review Wenlei Ma News.com.au 01/23/2017
Underground will give you a frenetic and dramatic history lesson that will have your heart pulsing. Go to Full Review Emily St. James Vox 04/18/2016
Underground is not a perfect show, but it's one that makes me want everybody else to be better. Go to Full Review Sean Axmaker Seanax.com 08/16/2016
It's an escape drama... with all the tension and action-show drama that comes with it. But it's also about the lives of African-American slaves in the antebellum American South... Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 03/14/2016
4/5
Underground's use of modern cinematography and music sometimes interrupts the historical flow. Even so, this impressive drama delivers some good performances... and a story that makes you want to come back for more. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Seeker Of Truth K @RT47585091 10/08/2023 AMAZING SHOW & ACTORS!!!! A+ See more 06/25/2018 Intense, powerful, shocking, but necessary to show all walks of life the truth of 450 years of hell! Amazing show, showing all sides of everyone involved during this devastating time. I cannot believe it's been cancelled! American racism at it's finest!! See more 12/29/2017 Best drama series ever based on African American history. See more 05/11/2017 Legit show gonna start Season 2 soon & judging by Season 1 I'm confident they'll keep it goin in da right direction in order to keep us interested & more........ See more 03/07/2017 This is an excellent show with some real surprises in the plot. The mood and the authenticity is really ruined by the use of contemporary music during the montages. Not sure why this decision was made but it bring you out of the period. See more 09/17/2016 Such a good show! On the 6th episode and I can't stop watching. It's so much more than a slavery show and showcases betrayal and the harsh reality of the way things needed to be done. See more Read all reviews
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Adina Porter

Pearly Mae

Alano Miller

Cato

Aldis Hodge

Noah

Christopher Meloni

August

Jessica De Gouw

Elizabeth

Johnny Ray Gill

Sam

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Mar 9, 2016 The Macon 7 In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom. Details Episode 2 Aired Mar 16, 2016 War Chest A plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist while John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 23, 2016 The Lord's Day The timetable for escape is agreed upon and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan. Details Episode 4 Aired Mar 30, 2016 Firefly A notorious slave hunter tracks the runners as John and Elizabeth face a lethal predicament. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 6, 2016 Run & Gun The runners find themselves thwarted at every turn while making a mad dash to catch a train heading north; the Macon slaves are questioned about their plans. Details Episode 6 Aired Apr 13, 2016 Troubled Water The road takes its toll on August; the runners are trapped in a floating coffin; Ernestine struggles to maintain her influence. Details Episode 7 Aired Apr 20, 2016 Cradle Children lose their innocence when forced to face the harsh realities of the world. Details Episode 8 Aired Apr 27, 2016 Graves As death closes in, the runners have no choice but to hide in plain sight; Ernestine faces her worst fear. Details Episode 9 Aired May 4, 2016 Black and Blue The rescue mission for a member of the Macon 7 takes a deadly turn; John and Elizabeth challenge each other's choices. Details Episode 10 Aired May 11, 2016 The White Whale Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives. Details

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Underground — Season 1

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Season Info

Network
OWN
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Mar 9, 2016