Black Earth Rising (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, Black Earth Rising is a drama, crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Black Earth Rising stars Michaela Coel as Kate Ashby, John Goodman as Michael Ennis, Noma Dumezweni as Alice Munezero and Lucian Msamati as David Runihura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Black Earth Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Earth Rising page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Earth Rising tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Black Earth Rising (2018)?
- In US, Black Earth Rising is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Earth Rising worth watching?
- Black Earth Rising holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Earth Rising?
- Black Earth Rising stars Michaela Coel, John Goodman, Noma Dumezweni, Lucian Msamati and Tyrone Huggins.
- When was Black Earth Rising released?
- Black Earth Rising was released in 2018.