Black Earth Rising

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Black Earth Rising (2018) is streaming on Netflix.

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The poster features a young woman with a contemplative expression, her gaze directed upward toward the sky. She wears a simple, light-colored top that contrasts with the warm, golden hues of the sunset or sunrise in the background. The composition evokes a sense of hope, introspection, and connec...
2018 · TV Series⭐ 6.4· Updated Sep 2026

1 Season • 8 Episodes

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🌐English,Kinyarwanda· Originally English
Rated:TV-MA

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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.

This political thriller subverts standard crime tropes by centering a protagonist whose trauma is inextricably linked to the geopolitical scars of the Rwandan genocide. It trades predictable whodunits for a haunting investigation into how historical atrocities bleed into modern legal battles.

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Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati, Tyrone Huggins, Tamara Tunie, Emmanuel Imani, Abena Ayivor

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Black Earth Rising is streaming on Netflix. We have not verified a current option on Hulu, Max, Disney+, Prime Video, Apple TV+. Availability last verified September 12, 2026.