Underground

2016·Show
20Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic756.7Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

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Underground fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, society, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction9
  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Rise up.

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.
Historical DramaHigh-Stakes ThrillerSlavery NarrativeEscape StorySocial JusticeIntense & GrippingResilience & ResistanceUnderground RailroadCharacter-DrivenPeriod Piece

Crew

Directed by:
Anthony Hemingway, Kate Woods, Tim Hunter
Produced by:
W. Mark McNair
Composed by:
Raphael Saadiq, Laura Karpman

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Underground

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Underground legally?

HuluPure FlixHere TVTubi TV

Underground is included with a subscription to Hulu, Pure Flix, and Here TV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Underground worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, and Metacritic 75). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Underground rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Underground have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 20 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Underground?

Critics86
Audiences78

Not quite. Critics rate Underground higher (86) than audiences (78). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did Underground air?

It ran from 2016 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is Underground in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Underground?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Underground in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Underground use?

Outliving One's OffspringSex for SolaceLaw of Inverse FertilityLove HurtsSlave BrandPet the DogThe Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchMy God, What Have I Done?Drugs Are BadPrecocious CrushDead Guy on DisplayDistracted by the Sexyand 119 more

TV Tropes lists 131 storytelling tropes for Underground, including Outliving One's Offspring, Sex for Solace, Law of Inverse Fertility.

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