The Underground Railroad Chapter 2: South Carolina (Season 1, Episode 2)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, Fantasy, History

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The Underground Railroad

Chapter 2: South Carolina (Season 1, Episode 2)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, Fantasy, History

Griffin, South Carolina – a seeming paradise of progress and racial harmony that hides dark secrets, especially the secrets of “Bessie" and "Christian." Meanwhile, bounty hunter Arnold Ridgeway begins his pursuit of Cora.

Showrunner

Barry Jenkins

Director

Barry Jenkins

Writers

Jihan Crowther (staff writer) | Jacqueline Hoyt (teleplay) | Nathan Parker (teleplay) | Colson Whitehead (book)

Composer

Nicholas Britell

Cinematographer

James Laxton

Editors

Luke Doolan (edited by) | Alex O'Flinn (edited by) | Matthew Willard (edited by)

Casting Directors

Meagan Lewis | Francine Maisler

Production Designer

Mark Friedberg (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated May 13, 2021

Release date

May 14, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 15 wins & 61 nominations

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40 cast members

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