Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: Showtime
Type: Miniseries
Rating: 6.7/10
The Good Lord Bird
Overview
Told from the perspective of Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford, a newly freed teenager who joins abolitionist John Brown on a holy crusade to end slavery. Onion encounters Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, and he finds himself as a part of the famous 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry.
This production, originally released in 2020, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Miniseries series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Drama, Western, War & Politics genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 6.7 across its 1 season.
- Storyline Highlights:
- • Explores themes within Drama and Western.
- • Produced in United States of America.
- • Original Language: English.
Starring Cast
Ethan Hawke
John Brown
Joshua Caleb Johnson
Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford
Hubert Point-Du Jour
Bob
Beau Knapp
Owen Brown
Nick Eversman
John Brown Jr.
Ellar Coltrane
Salmon Brown
Jack Alcott
Jason Brown
Mo Brings Plenty
Ottawa Jones
Seasons
Limited Series
7 Episodes • Aired 2020-10-04
Told from the perspective of Henry 'Little Onion' Shackleford, a newly freed teenager who joins abolitionist John Brown on a holy crusade to end slavery. Onion encounters Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman, and he finds himself as a part of the famous 1859 raid at Harpers Ferry.
