The Long Song

Season 1

Set during the final days of slavery in 19th century Jamaica, follow the trials, tribulations and survival of a plantation slave, July, and her odious mistress, Caroline. Based on the book by Andrea Levy.

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S1 E1 - Episode 1
January 31, 2021
58min
TV-14
Born a slave, July is taken from her mother to a plantation house and forced to work for the odious Caroline. But as she matures, she starts to learn how to handle her new mistress.
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S1 E2 - Episode 2
February 7, 2021
60min
TV-14
Caroline and July compete for Robert’s attention. Robert announces that he’s marrying Caroline, but on the wedding night, he goes to July’s bed and the two start a passionate affair.
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S1 E3 - Episode 3
February 14, 2021
56min
TV-14
Angry and frustrated by the workers’ refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working, to the shock and horror of July.
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