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.
- Created by
- Greg Brenman
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 8 episodes
Rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide as a child, Kate was adopted and brought up in Britain by Eve Ashby, a world-class international lawyer. Kate has long struggled to escape the shadow of her past, but is now return
S1 E1In Other News
Sep 10, 20183.259 min
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.
S1 E2Looking at the Past
Sep 17, 20183.359 min
A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.
S1 E3A Ghost in Name
Sep 24, 20183.359 min
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.
S1 E4A Bowl of Cornflakes
Oct 1, 2018359 min
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.
S1 E5The Eyes of the Devil
Oct 8, 2018359 min
Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.
S1 E6The Game's True Nature
Oct 15, 20183.260 min
Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.
Starring
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
Nicholas Beveney
Nkanza a Nkanga
Treva Etienne
Frank Munezero
Paul Herzberg
Zava Zand
Adrian Schiller
Daniel Drewe
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Black Earth Rising?
- Black Earth Rising is streaming on Netflix. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Black Earth Rising are there?
- Black Earth Rising has 1 season and 8 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Black Earth Rising?
- Black Earth Rising has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 29, 2018.
- Who stars in Black Earth Rising?
- Black Earth Rising stars Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati, Tyrone Huggins.
