Black Earth Rising
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.
Cast
Michaela Coel
Kate Ashby
John Goodman
Michael Ennis
Noma Dumezweni
Alice Munezero
Lucian Msamati
David Runihura
Tyrone Huggins
Patrice Ganimana
Tamara Tunie
Eunice Clayton
Emmanuel Imani
Florence Karamera
Abena Ayivor
President Bibi Mundanzi
Seasons
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.
E1In Other News
Sep 10, 2018
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.
E2Looking at the Past
Sep 17, 2018
A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.
E3A Ghost in Name
Sep 24, 2018
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.
E4A Bowl of Cornflakes
Oct 1, 2018
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.
E5The Eyes of the Devil
Oct 8, 2018
Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.
E6The Game's True Nature
Oct 15, 2018
Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.
E7Double Bogey on the Ninth
Oct 22, 2018
As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.
E8The Forgiving Earth
Oct 29, 2018
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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Storyline
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.
