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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.

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Season 1

  • Looking at the Past
    7.9/10221 votes

    Looking at the Past

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/17/2018

    A shocking incident at the International Criminal Court changes everything. Michael launches a new investigation and turns to Kate for help.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • A Ghost in Name
    7.7/10201 votes

    A Ghost in Name

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/24/2018

    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.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • Double Bogey on the Ninth
    7.6/10163 votes

    Double Bogey on the Ninth

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/22/2018

    As Michael works to expose a long-buried crime, Kate learns the shocking truth about her own history.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • The Forgiving Earth
    7.5/10167 votes

    The Forgiving Earth

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 10/29/2018

    While Michael works to expose an intricate conspiracy in London, Kate travels alone to Africa seeking the truth about her personal history.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • The Game's True Nature
    7.4/10165 votes

    The Game's True Nature

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/15/2018

    Kate faces down danger in her search for a case file her mother had prepared against Ganimana years before.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • In Other News
    7.3/10256 votes

    In Other News

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/10/2018

    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.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • The Eyes of the Devil
    7.3/10181 votes

    The Eyes of the Devil

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/8/2018

    Alienated from Michael, Kate considers helping the Rwandans bring Ganimana to justice.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick

  • A Bowl of Cornflakes
    7.2/10188 votes

    A Bowl of Cornflakes

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/1/2018

    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.

    Director: Hugo Blick

    Writer: Hugo Blick