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WGN America‘s 10-episode series Underground depicts the daring journey of seven slaves as they embark on a dangerous journey through the Underground Railroad in search of freedom.

Led by blacksmith Noah (Aldis Hodge), they meet a secret abolitionist couple, who helps them evade capture.

John and his Get Lifted partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius serve as executive producers on the high-stakes original series starring Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Aldis Hodge, Chris Meloni, Jessica De Gouw and Alano Mille.

Peep these EXCLUSIVE trailers, below:

“The Plan”

“Wanted”

Underground premieres premieres March 9.

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