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Black Earth Rising: all seasons, episodes and where to watch

BBC (U.K.) drama and thriller series (2018–2018), 1 season.

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Quick answer · Season 1

Black Earth Rising is a drama and thriller series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2018 with 1 season and 8 episodes. Black Earth Rising has ended. Its final episode aired on October 29, 2018.

U.S. premiere: September 10, 2018
Where: BBC (U.K.)
Time: Varies by station
Episodes: 8
Finale: October 29, 2018

Where to watch Black Earth Rising season 1 in the U.S.

Where to watch Black Earth Rising season 1 in the U.S.
Where	How	When	Notes
BBC (U.K.)	Broadcast (free)Antenna / cable	September 10, 2018 – October 29, 2018	Original U.K. run on BBC Two. [1]

Season 1 episode schedule

Black Earth Rising season 1 U.S. episode schedule
Ep.	Title	U.S. date	Time	Status
1	In Other News	Mon, Sep 10, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
2	Looking at the Past	Mon, Sep 17, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
3	A Ghost in Name	Mon, Sep 24, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
4	A Bowl of Cornflakes	Mon, Oct 1, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
5	The Eyes of the Devil	Mon, Oct 8, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
6	The Game's True Nature	Mon, Oct 15, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
7	Double Bogey on the Ninth	Mon, Oct 22, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed
8	The Forgiving Earth	Mon, Oct 29, 2018 ^[1]	Check local listings national slot	Listed

Dates are U.S. dates. Broadcast times are the network's national slot; your local station may differ.

About Black Earth Rising

Black Earth Rising is a drama and thriller series that aired on BBC (U.K.), running from 2018 with 1 season and 8 episodes. Black Earth Rising has ended. Its final episode aired on October 29, 2018.

Season 1: Season 1 of Black Earth Rising aired from September 10, 2018 to October 29, 2018 on BBC (U.K.) (8 episodes).

Network / service: BBC Two (first aired September 10, 2018)
Official site: bbc.co.uk
Main cast over the series (TVmaze): Michaela Coel (Kate Ashby), John Goodman (Michael Ennis), Noma Dumezweni (Alice Munezero), Lucian Msamati (David Runihura), Tamara Tunie (Eunice Clayton)

Common questions

How many seasons of Black Earth Rising are there?

Black Earth Rising has 1 season and 8 episodes listed, airing from September 10, 2018 to October 29, 2018.

Is Black Earth Rising cancelled or ended?

Black Earth Rising has ended. Its final episode aired on October 29, 2018.

Where can I watch Black Earth Rising?

Black Earth Rising originally aired on BBC (U.K.) in the U.S. Streaming rights for older seasons change over time, so check BBC (U.K.)'s own app and the major streaming services for the current home.