Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, we follow the trials, tribulations and survival of plantation slave July and her odious mistress Caroline.
The best episode of "The Long Song" season 1 is "Episode 1", rated 7.4/10 from 119 user votes. It was directed by Mahalia Belo and written by N/A. "Episode 1" aired on 12/18/2018 and is rated 0.0 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "Episode 2".
Born a slave, July is taken from her mother to a plantation house and forced to work for the odious Caroline. But she slowly learns how to handle her new mistress.
Director: Mahalia Belo
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Caroline and July compete for Robert's attention. Robert announces he is marrying Caroline, but on the wedding night he goes to July's bed.
Director: Mahalia Belo
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Angry and frustrated by the workers' refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working - to the shock and horror of July.
Director: Mahalia Belo
Writer: N/A