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The Worst Episodes of Black Earth Rising

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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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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 4 - A Bowl of Cornflakes
    7.2/10(189 votes)

    #1 - A Bowl of Cornflakes

    S1:E4

    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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  2. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 1 - In Other News
    7.3/10(257 votes)

    #2 - In Other News

    S1:E1

    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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  3. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 5 - The Eyes of the Devil
    7.3/10(182 votes)

    #3 - The Eyes of the Devil

    S1:E5

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

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  4. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 6 - The Game's True Nature
    7.3/10(166 votes)

    #4 - The Game's True Nature

    S1:E6

    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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  5. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 8 - The Forgiving Earth
    7.4/10(168 votes)

    #5 - The Forgiving Earth

    S1:E8

    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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  6. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 7 - Double Bogey on the Ninth
    7.5/10(164 votes)

    #6 - Double Bogey on the Ninth

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Hugo Blick
    Writer:Hugo Blick

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  8. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 3 - A Ghost in Name
    7.7/10(202 votes)

    #7 - A Ghost in Name

    S1:E3

    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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  9. Black Earth Rising Season 1 Episode 2 - Looking at the Past
    7.9/10(222 votes)

    #8 - Looking at the Past

    S1:E2

    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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Worst Episodes Summary

"A Bowl of Cornflakes" is the worst rated episode of "Black Earth Rising". It scored 7.2/10 based on 189 votes. Directed by Hugo Blick and written by Hugo Blick, it aired on 10/1/2018. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "In Other News".