Underground
“Rise up.”
Series Overview
A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 20 Episodes
42 min per episode
2016 – 2017
Premiered: Wed, Mar 9, 2016
Misha GreenLatest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 10: “Soldier”
The road to freedom is paved in blood.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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WGN America's Underground "Full Length Trailer”Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-29
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Pokaski, Misha Green
Raphael Saadiq, Laura Karpman
Mark Taylor, Joe Pokaski, Misha Green, Joby Harold, Akiva Goldsman
Department Leadership Roster
Karyn Wagner
Costume Design
Meghan C. Rogers
Production Design
Raphael Saadiq
Original Music Composer
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
14+ Parents Strongly Cautioned.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Underground
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What is Underground about?
A group of slaves plan a daring 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation. Along the way, they are aided by a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad as they attempt to evade the people charged with bringing them back, dead or alive.
How many seasons does Underground have?
Underground comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Underground?
Key cast members in Underground include Aldis Hodge, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Christopher Meloni, Jessica De Gouw, Alano Miller.
Who created or directed Underground?
Underground was developed and directed by Joe Pokaski, Misha Green.