I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I didn't start watching until probably the 3rd episode of the 1st season last year, it blew me away...it was nothing like I thought it was going to be which was yet "another depressing show about slavery". None of that. I actually went back and looked at the episodes I missed and was hooked the rest of the season. Don't get me wrong, there are certainly hard scenes to watch but it is not the whole purpose of the show. You really need to watch the 1st season to understand the current new season.

The first season sets the backdrop for season two. This show isn't just about "slavery" either, it really goes into what had to be done and the danger of those who were trying to help abolish slavery and the creation and mechanics of the Underground Railroad...the storyline is awesome and there's incredible acting in it too.

missfee said:

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I didn't start watching until probably the 3rd episode of the 1st season last year, it blew me away...it was nothing like I thought it was going to be which was yet "another depressing show about slavery". None of that. I actually went back and looked at the episodes I missed and was hooked the rest of the season. Don't get me wrong, there are certainly hard scenes to watch but it is not the whole purpose of the show. You really need to watch the 1st season to understand the current new season.

The first season sets the backdrop for season two. This show isn't just about "slavery" either, it really goes into what had to be done and the danger of those who were trying to help abolish slavery and the creation and mechanics of the Underground Railroad...the storyline is awesome and there's incredible acting in it too.

Yes, from that one episode it seemed very meaty and dug deep, dealing with various subject matters that aren't thought about for that time period but must have been going on. And the actors looks wonderful. Definitely something I'll be tracking down then.

missfee said:

I LOVE THIS SHOW!!! I didn't start watching until probably the 3rd episode of the 1st season last year, it blew me away...it was nothing like I thought it was going to be which was yet "another depressing show about slavery". None of that. I actually went back and looked at the episodes I missed and was hooked the rest of the season. Don't get me wrong, there are certainly hard scenes to watch but it is not the whole purpose of the show. You really need to watch the 1st season to understand the current new season.

The first season sets the backdrop for season two. This show isn't just about "slavery" either, it really goes into what had to be done and the danger of those who were trying to help abolish slavery and the creation and mechanics of the Underground Railroad...the storyline is awesome and there's incredible acting in it too.

Agreed! I was hooked from the first show last season. I'm surprised at the lack of awards (or should I be?) Left me on a cliff-hanger last night!!!

I just put season 1 in my queue. This is like finding Treme.

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I binged on the 1st Season right after it was done and I LOVED it..You really want to watch each episode and you don't know what's gonna happen....When Chris Meloni said he was part of the Drama I knew the Director & Writer(s) planned to bring it...The casting Director assembled an excellent cast...WGN network delivered the goods with Underground....I wish HBO had snatched it up so the Drama could have a bigger following...

When my discs come, hopefully I'll do it right so I'll get 2 together, I'll have to watch the first one binge style and send it back immediately, and savor the 2nd one til the 3rd one comes.