The Best Episodes of Black Earth Rising Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.3/10(256 votes)

   #1 - In Other News

   S1:E19/10/2018

   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

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   7.9/10(221 votes)

   #2 - Looking at the Past

   S1:E29/17/2018

   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

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   7.7/10(201 votes)

   #3 - A Ghost in Name

   S1:E39/24/2018

   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

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   7.2/10(188 votes)

   #4 - A Bowl of Cornflakes

   S1:E410/1/2018

   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

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   7.3/10(181 votes)

   #5 - The Eyes of the Devil

   S1:E510/8/2018

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

   Director:Hugo Blick

   Writer:Hugo Blick

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   7.4/10(165 votes)

   #6 - The Game's True Nature

   S1:E610/15/2018

   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

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   7.6/10(163 votes)

   #7 - Double Bogey on the Ninth

   S1:E710/22/2018

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

   Director:Hugo Blick

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   7.5/10(167 votes)

   #8 - The Forgiving Earth

   S1:E810/29/2018

   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

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