S01E01 In Other News
As a child, Kate was rescued from the aftermath of the Rwandan genocide. Now she is shocked when her adoptive mother prosecutes a controversial militia leader.
Black Earth Rising
S01E03: A Ghost in Name
Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth.
Overview
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.
Episodes
S01E02 Looking at the Past
A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.
S01E03 A Ghost in Name
Kate works alongside Michael to defend Alice Munezero from the charges laid against her - facing down threats to her own safety to reach the truth.
S01E04 A Bowl of Cornflakes
Kate and Michael are stunned to learn a notorious genocidaire is now in the UK. Attempts to bring him to justice drive a wedge between the two.
S01E05 The Eyes of the Devil
Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.
S01E06 The Game's True Nature
Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.
S01E07 Double Bogey on the Ninth
As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.
S01E08 The Forgiving Earth
While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.
Cast
Michaela Coel
Kate Ashby
John Goodman
Michael Ennis
Noma Dumezweni
Alice Munezero
Lucian Msamati
David Runihura
Tyrone Huggins
Patrice Ganimana
Tamara Tunie
Eunice Clayton
Emmanuel Imani
Florence Karamera
Abena Ayivor
President Bibi Mundanzi
