Underground

This show is a must see, the acting the storyline the music is all 10s across the board. This is not your typical slave TV show. It shows the strength and the courage that both the slaves had and those that helped along the railroad. The show makes you rally for the slaves and leaves you on the edge of your seat when you think they may get caught. It shows how intelligent the slaves had to be to run and find ways to communicate with each other without writing or having the current forms of communication. The only downside I have seen with this show is that there are only 10 episodes although for a first season that is good but I would have liked there to be at least 15 or more. I truly hope it gets picked up for a second season.

Would have been a much better show if the music wasn't so horrible. It completely takes away from the show. Absolutely hated the music.

This series is, by far, the most historically accurate depiction of this topic shown on prime time television--I'd dare to say--ever! What I appreciate most is that it explores the complexity of the institution of slavery, specifically encompassing the interpersonal relationship dynamics that existed between everyone involved in the atrocities of slavery in America--master/slave/overseer/mistress/slave hunter/advocates, the list goes on!

I recommend this show to EVERYONE! It angers, empowers, explains, and opens the doors to conversation about SOOOOO much. If you care anything about TRUE American History, watch this series...and READ! :)

The premise is great. The underground railway, the people that escaped slavery and those that helped and hindered them. This is an era and perspective little explored on tv. Unfortunately, it is treated too much like a teen drama (even some of the cast is familiar as such). Over loud and nonsensical music choices have you reaching for the volume every few minutes. It is sanitised and silly rather than gritty and engaging. The shame is that tv drama is many people's only exposure to history - and this is not teaching the viewer anything. It is moderately entertaining though and well acted for the most part - just watch with the sound down!

I really enjoyd this serie. Action, scene, story. All is nice but music is very bad. Like some 15 years old has chosen all music and it just does not fit in the picture.

For example in season 1, section 3 in the action at the minute 25.33. Really? Why?

So much money and pain and work and music spoiles everything. Modern music doesn't fit a film set old stories because it doesn't match the historical sound and mood of that time. The instruments, styles, and emotions in those age were very different, so using modern music can make the film feel out of place and less authentic.

Using the wrong music in a film can ruin the experience by disrupting the authenticity and emotional connection to the story, it makes it difficult for viewers to fully engage with the film.

Nice show, bad music.