Underground: A Slavery Drama

WGN is back with a new series. After tackling witches (Salem) and atomic bombs (Manhattan), it is moving into slavery in tonight's premiere of Underground. 

The Wall Street Journal recommends the series for a number of reasons, including historical accuracy:

Everybody knows something about this topic, but few know much about it. “Underground” takes its topic very seriously. Much of the source material comes from an 1872 book, “The Underground Railroad,” by William Still; the famous abolitionist is the one historical figure on the show (played by Chris Chalk). The show was filmed at LSU’s Burden Museum, in historic plantation homes. It feels authentic, and paired with vibrant characters and good writing, these elements all build upon each other.

Hence, the show is more Manhattan than Salem. It is also coming at a time of civil unrest and confusion in America. Maybe we can all benefit from a dose of the past to better appreciate the present. We still have a ways to go, but we have certainly corrected large parts of our troubled past.