Series· 2016TV-MA
Roots
“Your name is your shield.”
★6.9IMDbDramaAction & Adventure
Roots is streaming on Prime Video in India.
Roots is a 2016 English drama series. It spans 1 season and 4 episodes, rated TV-MA. The cast is led by Malachi Kirby, Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Forest Whitaker. It holds an IMDb rating of 6.9.
Synopsis
An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.
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S1 · E4Part 4
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Season 120164 episodes
Season 12016
4 episodes
E1Part 1· 90mIn the river region of The Gambia in 1750, Omoro Kinte and his wife, Binta, give birth to a son, Kunta. Kunta is kidnapped in 1767 and sold to British slave traders. After arriving in Maryland, Virginia planter John Waller purchases Kunta.
E2Part 2· 90mRedcoats attempt to persuade slaves to run away and join the English army. Kunta escapes but slave catchers apprehend him and amputate half of his foot to ensure he never runs off again. John Waller sells Kunta to his younger brother, William.
E3Part 3· 90mGeorge becomes an accomplished trainer of gamecocks and earns the nickname of Chicken George. George marries Matilda, a preacher's daughter, and fathers many children. Tom Lea loses a wager with an Englishman and sells George to save his farm.
E4Part 4Finale· 90mChicken George returns to the Lea farm after 20 years. George's son, Tom, nurses a grudge against his father. George and Cyrus join the Memphis Colored Battery. Tom returns home after the war to embark on a new life with his family.
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Roots — frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Roots?
- Roots is streaming on Prime Video in India.
- Is Roots out on OTT?
- Yes. Roots is out on OTT in India and is streaming on Prime Video now.
- Is Roots on Netflix?
- No. Roots is not on Netflix in India — it streams on Prime Video.
- Is Roots on JioHotstar?
- No. Roots is not on JioHotstar in India — it streams on Prime Video.
- Is Roots on Prime Video?
- Yes. Roots is available to stream on Prime Video in India.
- Can I watch Roots online for free?
- Roots is included with a Prime Video subscription in India. There is no legal free ad-supported stream for it right now.
- What is the age rating of Roots?
- Roots is rated TV-MA. Check your platform's maturity guidance before watching with children.
- How many seasons of Roots are there?
- Roots has 1 season and 4 episodes. All seasons available in India stream on Prime Video.
- When did Roots first air?
- Roots first aired on 30 May 2016.