The Good Lord Bird
Starring and executive produced by Oscar nominee Ethan Hawke. In the 1850s, abolitionist John Brown and a young slave lead a group of freedom fighters in an effort to end slavery. Based on the award-winning novel by bestselling author James McBride.
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Trailers & Extras
Season 1
Meet the Lord
Henry Shackleford, a slave living in the Kansas territory in 1856, has a run-in with abolitionist John Brown, who mistakes him for a girl and promptly “frees” him. Believing Henry to be his good luck charm, Brown welcomes him into his ragtag army.
EPISODE 1 • 57m
A Wicked Plot
Separated from Brown’s army, Onion and fellow slave Bob leave the fight in Kansas only to cross paths with pro-slavery “red shirts” who escort them to the slave-trading town of Pikesville, Missouri.
EPISODE 2 • 46m
Mister Fred
Following the battle in Pikesville, John Brown, now one of the most wanted men in America, travels north with Onion to raise funds for the abolitionist cause.
EPISODE 3 • 46m
Smells Like Bear
John and Onion continue their fundraising mission, heading to Canada on foot; the legendary Harriet Tubman endorses Brown in a room full of new recruits.
EPISODE 4 • 46m
Hiving the Bees
Onion and new recruit, John Cook, head to Harper’s Ferry to prepare for Brown and his army’s arrival.
EPISODE 5 • 51m
Jesus is Walkin’
The plan to take control of Harper’s Ferry, the nation’s largest armoury, is finally put into action. However, a crucial mistake by Onion threatens the success of the entire operation.
EPISODE 6 • 46m
Last Words
John Brown and his remaining army take a last stand as more federal troops descend upon Harper’s Ferry. With John Brown captured and held for public execution, Onion, truly on his own, risks his life to say his goodbyes to Brown.
EPISODE 7 • 46m