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Roots: The Next Generations

1979Show1 season7 episodesTV-14

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

Roots: The Next Generations is a television miniseries, introduced in 1979, continuing, from 1882 to the 1960s, the fictionalized story of the family of Alex Haley and their life in Henning, Lauderdale County, Tennessee, USA.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Roots: The Next Generations episodes

1 season · 7 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Part I (1882-1883), 6.5
  2. S1 E2 Part II (1896-1897), 6.4
  3. S1 E3 Part III (1914-1918), 6.6
  4. S1 E4 Part IV (1918-1921), 6.2
  5. S1 E5 Part V (1932-1933), 6.3
  6. S1 E6 Part VI (1939-1950), 6.1
  7. S1 E7 Part VII (1960-1967), 6.4

Cast

24 of 98 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Georg Stanford Brown, John Erman, Charles S. Dubin
Written by
Ernest Kinoy, Alex Haley, John McGreevey
Produced by
Stan Margulies
Music by
Gerald Fried

Everyone

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Facts

February 18, 1979 · February 25, 1979 · Ended

First aired
February 18, 1979
Last aired
February 25, 1979
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 7 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
8 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Roots: The Next Generations?"

Questions about Roots: The Next Generations

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Roots: The Next Generations?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Roots: The Next Generations from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.

Is Roots: The Next Generations worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Roots: The Next Generations okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Roots: The Next Generations?

11 h

About 11 hours: 7 episodes in 1 season of about 96 minutes each, aired from 1979 to 1979.

Is Roots: The Next Generations plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.