Madiba: Season 1

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BET | Black Entertainment Television | Season Premiere Date: February 1, 2017

Summary: The three-part miniseries based on the autobiographies, "Conversations With Myself" and "Nelson Mandela by Himself" chronicles Nelson Mandela's (Laurence Fishburne) beginnings in Johannesburg where he meets important figures in the Anti-Apartheid Movement like Oliver Tambo (Orlando Jones) and Walter Sisulu (David Harewood), to his nearThe three-part miniseries based on the autobiographies, "Conversations With Myself" and "Nelson Mandela by Himself" chronicles Nelson Mandela's (Laurence Fishburne) beginnings in Johannesburg where he meets important figures in the Anti-Apartheid Movement like Oliver Tambo (Orlando Jones) and Walter Sisulu (David Harewood), to his near three decade imprisonment and eventual freedom in 1990.… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E6. A New World
Air Date: February 15, 2017
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S1:E5. Brains Not Blood
Air Date: February 15, 2017
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S1:E4. Total Strategy
Air Date: February 8, 2017

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IndieWire Hanh Nguyen

Feb 1, 2017

Somehow, despite obvious physical differences, Fishburne channels the spirit of Mandela well. Backing him is an equally strong supporting cast, especially Orlando Jones and David Harewood as the dedicated ANC members Oliver Tambo and Walter Sisiulu, respectively, and Terry Pheto as the fiery Winnie Mandela. Madiba is must-see television for anyone who questions the limits of human nature in pursuing a cause. Read full review

Brian Lowry

Feb 1, 2017

Madiba is inspiring and ambitious in both its casting and subject matter -- a historical drama that once would have landed on a major network and represents a welcome venture for BET. Read full review

Mike Hale

Jan 31, 2017

It’s a by-the-numbers biopic, taking a straight line through history that doesn’t allow for much complexity or uncertainty. Read full review

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JorgeLestre

Feb 3, 2017

'Madiba' is not a worthy Mandela biopic. It sure isn't all bad, but the differences between Mandela and Fishburne are just too much, making the character less interesting. Also, I understand the need to focus on the anti-apartheid movement rising but rushing the life of the beloved leader'Madiba' is not a worthy Mandela biopic. It sure isn't all bad, but the differences between Mandela and Fishburne are just too much, making the character less interesting. Also, I understand the need to focus on the anti-apartheid movement rising but rushing the life of the beloved leader makes us feel less attached to him.… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: February 1, 2017
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  S1:E6. A New World
  Air Date: February 15, 2017
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  S1:E5. Brains Not Blood
  Air Date: February 15, 2017
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  S1:E4. Total Strategy
  Air Date: February 8, 2017
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  S1:E3. Spear of the Nation
  Air Date: February 8, 2017
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  S1:E2. Defiance
  Air Date: February 1, 2017
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  S1:E1. Troublemaker
  Air Date: February 1, 2017