Black Earth Rising
On BBC Two
A tense, psychologically interior thriller about a genocide survivor haunted by conspiracy and complicity, grappling with justice and the inescapability of historical trauma.
As a child, Kate Ashby was rescued from the horrific aftermath of the Rwandan genocide and brought to the UK. But the tragic shadow of her past proves impossible to escape.
Where to watch
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Questions people ask
Is Black Earth Rising sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of series.
Is Black Earth Rising easy watching? No. Less comforting than 94% of series.
Is Black Earth Rising violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Does Black Earth Rising leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Black Earth Rising scary? Yes. More frightening than 79% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Black Earth Rising
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Black Earth Rising
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Black Earth Rising, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Black Earth Rising, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Black Earth Rising, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
