The Underground Railroad
Series Overview
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.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 10 Episodes
2021 – 2021
Premiered: Thu, May 13, 2021
Barry JenkinsLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 10: “Chapter 10: Mabel”
In this tale of motherhood, the beginning is the end is the beginning... for both mother and daughter.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-04-15
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Jenkins
Colson Whitehead, Allison Davis, Jihan Crowther
Nicholas Britell
James Laxton
Adele Romanski, Dede Gardner, Brad Pitt, Sara Murphy, Barry Jenkins
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Britell
Original Music Composer
Mark Friedberg
Production Design
Caroline Eselin
Costume Design
Tarn Fox
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dottie Starling
Visual Effects Supervisor
Fred Ruff
Visual Effects Supervisor
James Laxton
Director of Photography
Christian Wood
Visual Effects Supervisor
Richleigh Hz Heagh
Producer
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.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
18+ Restricted to Adults.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Underground Railroad
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What is The Underground Railroad 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.
How many seasons does The Underground Railroad have?
The Underground Railroad comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Underground Railroad?
Key cast members in The Underground Railroad include Thuso Mbedu, Chase W. Dillon, Joel Edgerton.
Who created or directed The Underground Railroad?
The Underground Railroad was developed and directed by Barry Jenkins.