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The Underground Railroad

TV-MA20211 seasonBarry Jenkins
IMDb 7.4

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Follow young Cora’s journey as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping her Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
SlaveryHistoricalAtmosphericUnderground RailroadEscape From SlaveryHistorical Revisionism

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What is The Underground Railroad (2021) about?

Follow young Cora’s journey as she makes a desperate bid for freedom in the antebellum South. After escaping her Georgia plantation for the rumored Underground Railroad, Cora discovers no mere metaphor, but an actual railroad full of engineers and conductors, and a secret network of tracks and tunnels beneath the Southern soil.

Who stars in The Underground Railroad?

The Underground Railroad stars Thuso Mbedu (Cora Randall), Chase W. Dillon (Homer), Joel Edgerton (Arnold Ridgeway). The series was created by Barry Jenkins.

How many seasons does The Underground Railroad have?

The Underground Railroad has 1 seasons. There are 10 episodes in total.

Is The Underground Railroad worth watching?

The Underground Railroad holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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