TV series
The Underground Railroad
2021, English, on Prime Video. Created by Barry Jenkins.
Follow young Cora’s journey as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping her Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 58 min
- Status
- Ended in 2021
Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E10: Chapter 10: Mabel
Aired 13 May 2021
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Barry JenkinsCreator
- Thuso MbeduCora Randall · 10 ep
- Chase W. DillonHomer · 10 ep
- Joel EdgertonArnold Ridgeway · 10 ep
- Sheila AtimMabel (uncredited) · 5 ep
- Kylee D. AllenMolly · 4 ep
- Aaron PierreCaesar · 4 ep
- Ryan JamesRed · 3 ep
- Lucius BastonPrideful · 3 ep
- Jeff PopeConnelly · 3 ep
- William Jackson HarperRoyal · 3 ep
- Peter MullanRidgeway Senior · 3 ep
- Benjamin WalkerTerrance Randall · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 May 2021
- Last aired
- 13 May 2021
- Network
- Prime Video
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- TV-MA
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What The Underground Railroad is based on
The Underground Railroad is based on The Underground Railroad (2016) by Colson Whitehead, published by Doubleday.
2016
The Underground Railroad
By Colson Whitehead
Published by Doubleday
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Underground Railroad: quick answers
Is The Underground Railroad worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Underground Railroad are there?
The Underground Railroad has 1 season and 10 episodes, about 58 minutes each.
Is The Underground Railroad finished?
Yes. The Underground Railroad ended in 2021, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Underground Railroad on?
The Underground Railroad is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Underground Railroad parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Underground Railroad is rated TV-MA. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Underground Railroad?
If you liked The Underground Railroad, try Snowpiercer, The OA, The Terror.
Who created The Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was created by Barry Jenkins and stars Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton.
What is The Underground Railroad based on?
The Underground Railroad is based on The Underground Railroad (2016) by Colson Whitehead, published by Doubleday.