Black Earth Rising is currently streaming in Australia on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and in the US on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and its 6/10 TMDB rating reflects what viewers who've already found it know. A tightly focused run that doesn't overstay its welcome.

British production values give Black Earth Rising a feel distinct from American and international alternatives. 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. Michaela Coel and John Goodman lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It aired in 2018.

If you're the type who can't walk away from a good mystery, Black Earth Rising will keep you watching far longer than you planned.