The Underground Railroad Chapter 8: Indiana Autumn (Season 1, Episode 8)
TV-14
TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, Fantasy, History

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The Underground Railroad

Chapter 8: Indiana Autumn (Season 1, Episode 8)

TV-14

TV Episode | 66 min | Drama, Fantasy, History

Royal brings Cora to Valentine Farm, a thriving Black community and vineyard on the bountiful Indiana frontier. Carrying the scars of her journey, Cora struggles to find peace in this new home.

Showrunner

Barry Jenkins

Director

Barry Jenkins

Writers

Jihan Crowther (staff writer) | Jacqueline Hoyt (teleplay) | Colson Whitehead (book)

Composer

Nicholas Britell

Cinematographer

James Laxton

Editor

Alex O'Flinn

Casting Directors

Meagan Lewis | Francine Maisler

Production Designer

Mark Friedberg (production design)

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Edit Released

Updated May 13, 2021

Release date

May 14, 2021 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Nominated for 7 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 15 wins & 61 nominations

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42 cast members

Name	Known for
Thuso Mbedu Cora Cora See fewer	The Woman King (2022)
Chase Dillon Homer (credit only) (as Chase W. Dillon) Homer (credit only) (as Chase W. Dillon) See fewer	The Book of Clarence (2023)
Joel Edgerton Ridgeway Ridgeway See fewer	The Gift (VI) (2015)
Aaron Pierre Caesar Caesar See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
William Jackson Harper Royal Royal See fewer	Midsommar (2019)
LaChanze Ms Reva Ms Reva See fewer	The Blacklist (2013)
Pam Smith Lucille Lucille See fewer	What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012)
Chukwudi Iwuji Mingo Mingo See fewer	Designated Survivor (2016)
Peter De Jersey John Valentine John Valentine See fewer	The Bank Job (2008)
Amber Gray Gloria Valentine Gloria Valentine See fewer	Heartworm (I)
Deja Dee Sybil Sybil See fewer	Queen Sugar (2016)
Kylee D. Allen Molly Molly See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Kara Flowers Georgina Georgina See fewer	Let's Be Cops (2014)
Trevor David Samson Samson See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Ryan James Red Red See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Dorcas Mathers Minerva Minerva See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Cullen Moss Judge Smith Judge Smith See fewer	Safe Haven (I) (2013)
Donald Elise Watkins Rumsey Brooks (as Donald Watkins) Rumsey Brooks (as Donald Watkins) See fewer	Emergency (2022)
Owen Harn Chandler Chandler See fewer	Cobra Kai (2018)
Ethan Xavier Williams VF Son VF Son See fewer	Respect (2021)
Jon Eyez VF Blacksmith VF Blacksmith See fewer	Dawn of the Planet of the Apes (2014)
Jeremiah Eric Westbrook Hezekiah Hezekiah See fewer	One of These Days (I) (2020)
Reshonnah Harvey House Slave House Slave See fewer	Tykoon: The Rise of the Distinguished (2013)
Keith Brooks Vevay Teller (uncredited) Vevay Teller (uncredited) See fewer	The Tomorrow War (2021)
Bri Collins Olivia (uncredited) Olivia (uncredited) See fewer	My Southern Family Christmas (2022)
Nathan W. Collins Marauder (uncredited) Marauder (uncredited) See fewer	The Walking Dead (2010)
Pat Dortch TN Magistrate (uncredited) TN Magistrate (uncredited) See fewer	Stranger Things (2016)
Justine Edwards Hub Traveler (uncredited) Hub Traveler (uncredited) See fewer	Real Resident 3 (2019)
Marcus Gladney Jr. Ellis (uncredited) Ellis (uncredited) See fewer	What Remains (III) (2022)
Gregory Keith Grainger Lewis (uncredited) Lewis (uncredited) See fewer	Queen & Slim (2019)
Marc Hockl Marauder (uncredited) Marauder (uncredited) See fewer	Stranger Things (2016)
David Jensen Vevay Townsman (uncredited) Vevay Townsman (uncredited) See fewer	Midnight Special (2016)
Blaine Kern III John Wallace (uncredited) John Wallace (uncredited) See fewer	Accused (2023)
Jim Klock Tom Hardman (uncredited) Tom Hardman (uncredited) See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Charles Lawlor Street Vendor (uncredited) Street Vendor (uncredited) See fewer	The Mule (2018)
Jamilah C Muhammad Mingo's Daughter #1 (uncredited) Mingo's Daughter #1 (uncredited) See fewer	The Underground Railroad (2021)
Tyrin Niles Clem (uncredited) Clem (uncredited) See fewer	American Soul (2019)
Michael Wayne Thomas HUB Traveler (uncredited) HUB Traveler (uncredited) See fewer	As I Die Slowly (2011)
Jared Warren Violent Slave hand / Violent Slave Hand (uncredited) Violent Slave hand / Violent Slave Hand (uncredited) See fewer	Daughters of the Dust (1991)
Bria Washington Church Goer (uncredited) Church Goer (uncredited) See fewer	Un-bowed (2019)
Michelle L. Williams Valentine Farm Resident (uncredited) Valentine Farm Resident (uncredited) See fewer	Megalopolis (2024)
Tiffany Wright Hub Traveler (uncredited) Hub Traveler (uncredited) See fewer	An Infomercial for the Culture (2018)