TV series
Black Earth Rising
2018, English, on BBC Two.
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.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 8
- Episode length
- 60 min
- Status
- Ended in 2018
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Black Earth Rising
Black Earth Rising is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E8: The Forgiving Earth
Aired 29 October 2018
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Michaela CoelKate Ashby · 8 ep
- John GoodmanMichael Ennis · 8 ep
- Noma DumezweniAlice Munezero · 8 ep
- Lucian MsamatiDavid Runihura · 8 ep
- Tyrone HugginsPatrice Ganimana · 8 ep
- Tamara TunieEunice Clayton · 8 ep
- Emmanuel ImaniFlorence Karamera · 8 ep
- Abena AyivorPresident Bibi Mundanzi · 8 ep
- Nicholas BeveneyNkanza a Nkanga · 5 ep
- Treva EtienneFrank Munezero · 5 ep
- Paul HerzbergZava Zand · 4 ep
- Adrian SchillerDaniel Drewe · 4 ep
Details
- First aired
- 10 September 2018
- Last aired
- 29 October 2018
- Network
- BBC Two
- Language
- English
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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Black Earth Rising: quick answers
Is Black Earth Rising worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 79 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Black Earth Rising are there?
Black Earth Rising has 1 season and 8 episodes, about 60 minutes each.
Is Black Earth Rising finished?
Yes. Black Earth Rising ended in 2018, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Black Earth Rising on?
Black Earth Rising is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Black Earth Rising parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Earth Rising is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Black Earth Rising?
If you liked Black Earth Rising, try Fool Me Once, Inside Man, Grotesquerie.