Roots

★ 6.9 /10 172 votes

May 30, 2016 - June 2, 2016 1 Season 4 Episodes Ended TV-MA

Drama Action & Adventure

Overview

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2016 • 4 Episodes

Key Information

                                    Network
                                    History
                                

                                    Type
                                    Miniseries
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.9/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Country
                                    United States of America
                                

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Cast & Crew

Malachi Kirby

Kunta Kinte

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Tom Lea

Forest Whitaker

Fiddler

Laurence Fishburne

Alex Haley

Babs Olusanmokun

Omoro Kinte

Matthew Goode

William Waller

James Purefoy

John Waller

Emayatzy Corinealdi

Belle

Anika Noni Rose

Kizzy

Roman L. Armstrong

Kunta Kinte

Derek Luke

Silla Ba Dibba

Chris Obi

Kintango

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Roots about?

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

How many seasons does Roots have?

Roots has 1 season with 4 episodes.

When did Roots premiere?

Roots premiered on May 30, 2016.

Is Roots still running?

No, Roots has ended. The final episode aired on June 2, 2016.

Where can I watch Roots?

Roots originally aired on History. Check your local streaming services for availability.

What is the rating of Roots?

Roots has a rating of 6.9/10 based on user reviews.

What genre is Roots?

Roots is classified as Drama, Action & Adventure.