TV ShowEndedCBC TelevisionDrama

The Book of Negroes

Name: The Book of Negroes
Genre: Drama
Released: 2015-01-07
Duration: 45 min

2015 · 45m per ep · TV-MA · English · United States of America

Kidnapped in Africa and subsequently enslaved in South Carolina, Aminata must navigate a revolution in New York, isolation in Nova Scotia and treacherous jungles of Sierra Leone, in an attempt to secure her freedom in the 19th century.

6.6(50 reviews)

3.3647% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Jan 7, 2015
Last air date: Feb 11, 2015
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America, Canada
Network / platform: CBC Television
Creator / showrunner: Clement Virgo, Lawrence Hill
Certification: TV-MA
Production companies: Out of Africa Entertainment, Conquering Lion Pictures, Entertainment One Television

Where to watch

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Keywords

slaveryminiseries18th centuryamerican revolutionhistorical drama

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Shailyn Pierre-Dixon

Young Aminata

Sandra Caldwell

Georgia

Dwain Murphy

Claiborne

Siyabonga Xaba

Young Chekura

Armand Aucamp

Lieutenant Waters

Louis Gossett Jr.

Daddy Moses

Allan Hawco

Solomon Lindo

Cuba Gooding Jr.

Sam Fraunces

Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor

Aminata Diallo

Ben Chaplin

John Clarkson

Jane Alexander

Maria

Lex King

Woman at Port Charles

Media

Reviews & ratings

6.6

50 community reviews

AR
Alex Rivera5.6/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.6/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.6/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.6/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.6/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful