Underground - Season 1

In 1857, a group of slaves on a Georgia plantation make the dangerous decision to journey 600 miles north for the promise of freedom.

At the same time John and Elizabeth step into a strange new world, a plantation dance becomes the perfect distraction for a heist.

The timetable for escape is agreed upon; and Rosalee is tasked with the most important part of the plan.

The runners find themselves being tracked down by a notorious slave hunter, while John and Elizabeth are confronted by a lethal predicament.

The Macon slaves face questioning over their plans; at the same time, the mad dash to catch a train heading north comes with complications at every turn.

The road takes its toll on August; at the same time, the runners are trapped in a floating coffin; and Ernestine struggles to maintain her influence.

Innocence is lost when children are forced to face the harsh realities of the world.

In the face of near-certain death, the runners decide their only hope is a suicidal attempt to hide in plain sight. Meanwhile, Ernestine confronts her worst fear.

Rescuing a member of the Macon 7 turns into a deadly mission; John and Elizabeth challenge each other's choices.

Everyone must pay for their sins when the day of reckoning arrives.