The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | E4 | E5 | E6 | E7 | E8 | E9 | E10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.1 | 7.9 | 7.2 | 7.8 | 7.9 | 7.4 | 7.6 | 8.9 | 7.8 |
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About
"History reimagined as haunting, hypnotic fable"
Adapted from Colson Whitehead's novel, this limited series follows Cora, an enslaved woman fleeing a Georgia plantation via a literal underground railroad that becomes a real train network hidden beneath the South. Each stop reimagines a different facet of American racial history, while a relentless slave catcher tracks her. Director Barry Jenkins renders it as a hushed, painterly odyssey: gorgeous cinematography, long unhurried takes, and an emotional weight that lingers rather than races. It's less a thriller than a meditation, demanding patience and full attention, with beauty and brutality sitting side by side throughout.
the breathtaking, painterly direction that turns historical horror into something hauntingly poetic.
you want brisk pacing or a conventional escape thriller rather than slow, meditative imagery.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | Chapter 1: Georgia | 8.1 | 854 | 68 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Chapter 2: South Carolina | 8.1 | 717 | 66 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Chapter 3: North Carolina | 7.9 | 637 | 70 min | |
| ▶ | 4 | Chapter 4: The Great Spirit | 7.2 | 615 | 40 min | |
| ▶ | 5 | Chapter 5: Tennessee - Exodus | 7.8 | 571 | 61 min | |
| ▶ | 6 | Chapter 6: Tennessee - Proverbs | 7.9 | 541 | 59 min | |
| ▶ | 7 | Chapter 7: Fanny Briggs | 7.4 | 527 | 20 min | |
| ▶ | 8 | Chapter 8: Indiana Autumn | 7.6 | 507 | 66 min | |
| ▶ | 9 | Chapter 9: Indiana Winter | 8.9 | 569 | 77 min | |
| ▶ | 10 | Chapter 10: Mabel | 7.8 | 474 | 58 min |