John Legend's New TV Show Is The Slavery Story Never Told In School

by N/A, 9 years ago | 2 min read

There's lots of good TV in 2016, and one show we can't get out of our heads is WGN America's "Underground," the show everyone is talking about. It's a show that leaves you feeling educated, intrigued and entertained.

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In case you haven't heard, John Legend, Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, is the executive producer of WGN America's new drama series, "Underground."

"Underground" is a period drama following a group of slaves plotting a 600-mile escape from a Georgia plantation through the Underground Railroad.

This isn't just another tale about the horrifying and gruesome realities of slavery, though. It's instead, an empowering story of a heroic escape to freedom. And it looks awesome.

Each character brings a unique trait to the escape plot. There's Noah, the ringleader of the pack.

Rosalie, who will stop at nothing to break free.

Zeke, who's the strongest of the bunch.

And a secret abolitionist couple running a station on the Underground Railroad.

Between heart racing action...

The heartwarming, solidarity of the group escaping to freedom...

And the incredible music...

It's a show you won't want to miss.

No one runs alone.

Check out the trailer here, and be sure to tune in on Wednesdays nights.