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About Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising is a mystery and drama TV series that premiered on BBC Two on September 10, 2018. It has 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 8 "The Forgiving Earth", aired on October 29, 2018.

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.

  • Mystery
  • Drama
  • Crime

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Episodes

8 episodes · 1 season

Miniseries

2018 · 8 episodes · Last episode: 8 years ago

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 returning to work as a legal investigator in the same chambers as Eve, under leading international lawyer Michael Ennis. Kate and Eve's relationship is strained to breaking point when a controversial militia leader, who had once fought to stop the genocide, is captured in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Eve takes on his prosecution at the International Criminal Court.

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    8. The Forgiving Earth

    Finale

    While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.

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    7. Double Bogey on the Ninth

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

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    6. The Game's True Nature

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

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    5. The Eyes of the Devil

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

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    4. 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.

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    3. 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.

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    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

Cast & crew

  • Paapa Essiedu

    Paapa Essiedu

    Jaalen

  • Emmanuel Berthelot

    Emmanuel Berthelot

    Corporal Benoit

  • Martin Bassindale

    Martin Bassindale

    Peter

  • Nyasha Hatendi

    Nyasha Hatendi

    Godwin Hall

  • Ronald Guttman

    Ronald Guttman

    Jacques Antoine Barré

  • Gary Pillai

    Gary Pillai

    College Interviewer

  • Elliot Levey

    Elliot Levey

    Consultant Jacob Sayers

  • Garrett Hartman

    US Embassy Representative

  • Laurence Dobiesz

    Laurence Dobiesz

    ICC Representative

  • Gary Fannin

    Gary Fannin

    CBL-24 Newscaster

  • Briggitte Appiah

    Rwandan Journalist

  • Sule Rimi

    Sule Rimi

    Dr. Busasa

  • Nigel Whitmey

    Nigel Whitmey

    Major Charles Bouchard

  • John Albasiny

    John Albasiny

    Frank (Barrister's Clerk)

  • Ekow Blankson

    Tennis Court Body Guard

  • Brimah Watara

    Tennis Player

Black Earth Rising FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Black Earth Rising?

Black Earth Rising has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on October 29, 2018.

When did the latest episode of Black Earth Rising come out?

The most recent episode of Black Earth Rising, Season 1 Episode 8 "The Forgiving Earth", aired on October 29, 2018.

How many seasons of Black Earth Rising are there?

Black Earth Rising has 1 season with 8 episodes in total.

When did Black Earth Rising first air?

Black Earth Rising first aired on BBC Two on September 10, 2018.

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