Black Earth Rising(2018)
Black Earth Rising Synopsis
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.
Black Earth Rising (2018) is a drama, crime and mystery series that premiered on September 10, 2018, spanning 1 season and 8 episodes. It stars Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni and Lucian Msamati. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 78 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2018-09-10
- Last aired:
- 2018-10-29
- Producers:
- Greg Brenman, Piers Wenger
Black Earth Rising (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Black Earth Rising before you start streaming.
Black Earth Rising Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michaela Coel
as Kate Ashby
John Goodman
as Michael Ennis
Noma Dumezweni
as Alice Munezero
Lucian Msamati
as David Runihura
Tyrone Huggins
as Patrice Ganimana
Tamara Tunie
as Eunice Clayton
Emmanuel Imani
as Florence Karamera
Abena Ayivor
as President Bibi Mundanzi
Key crew
Executive produced by Greg Brenman and Piers Wenger.
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Black Earth Rising Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 78 ratings.
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Black Earth Rising – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream Black Earth Rising?
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Black Earth Rising (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of Black Earth Rising are there?
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Black Earth Rising has 1 season and 8 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on September 10, 2018.
Is Black Earth Rising still running?
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No. Black Earth Rising is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on October 29, 2018.
Who is in the cast of Black Earth Rising?
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Black Earth Rising (2018) stars Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati and Tyrone Huggins. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is Black Earth Rising any good?
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Black Earth Rising (2018) is rated 6.5 out of 10 from 78 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like drama, crime and mystery series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.
Where can I watch the Black Earth Rising trailer?
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The official Black Earth Rising trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly in your browser.