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Who Produced Underground

Maya Lin-Takahashi • • 7 min read
Who Produced Underground

UndergroundNo. of episodes20ProductionExecutive producersJohn Legend Mike Jackson Ty Stiklorius Akiva Goldsman Tory Tunnell Joby HarroldProducerW. Mark McNair

Is the Underground based on a true story?

Adapted from Colson Whitehead’s Pulitzer-award-winning novel, The Underground Railroad is based on harrowing true events. The ten-parter tells the story of escaped slave, Cora, who grew up on The Randall plantation in Georgia. …

Did OWN buy Underground?

EXCLUSIVE: The critically acclaimed historical drama series Underground, which aired for two seasons on WGN America, is heading to OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. OWN said today it has acquired the series to air beginning Tuesday, January 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.