Black Earth Rising — 2018-2018 · 1 season · 8 eps

★ 7.5

Black Earth Rising

Name: Black Earth Rising
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 2018
Rating: 7.5

2018-2018 1 season 8 episodes

★ 7.5 (6,045 votes) Top 50%

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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.

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.0

S1E2 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.

S1E3 7.8

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.

S1E7 7.7

Double Bogey on the Ninth

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

4. S1E8 "The Forgiving Earth" 7.6
5. S1E6 "The Game's True Nature" 7.5
6. S1E1 "In Other News" 7.4
7. S1E5 "The Eyes of the Devil" 7.4
8. S1E4 "A Bowl of Cornflakes" 7.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

S1E4 7.3

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.

7. S1E5 "The Eyes of the Devil" 7.4
6. S1E1 "In Other News" 7.4
5. S1E6 "The Game's True Nature" 7.5
4. S1E8 "The Forgiving Earth" 7.6

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2 Standouts

2 Infamous

3 Hidden Gems

1 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E2 Looking at the Past

Most Infamous: S1E1 In Other News

Best Hidden Gem: S1E7 Double Bogey on the Ninth

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