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Roots

2016, English, on History.

Your name is your shield.

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

DramaAction & Adventure
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Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Episode length
90 min
Status
Ended in 2016

Popcorn Flick

Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.9/10 from 181 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Season 1 (2016) poster

Season 1

2016 · 4 episodes · 2.7/10

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First aired
30 May 2016
Last aired
2 June 2016
Network
History
Language
English
Country
United States
Type
Miniseries
Rated
U
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Roots: quick answers

Is Roots worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 181 TMDB viewer ratings.

How many seasons of Roots are there?

Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 90 minutes each.

Is Roots finished?

Yes. Roots ended in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.

Where can I watch Roots?

Roots is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Is Roots suitable for kids?

Roots is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.

What shows are like Roots?

If you liked Roots, try Washington Black, Black Sails, Most Dangerous Game.

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