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Episode 1

Season 2021 Episode 1 | 58m 23s

In early 1800s Jamaica, Caroline adopts the child slave July as her maid. July grows up to witness the Christmas Rebellion and the radical transformation of her world.

Aired: 01/30/21 | Expires: 06/16/22
Funding for MASTERPIECE is provided by Viking and Raymond James with additional support from public television viewers and contributors to The MASTERPIECE Trust, created to help ensure the series’ future.
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The director and cast on staying true to the story and bringing it to television.
Robert’s sanity starts to unravel, with devastating effects on July.
An anxious Caroline begs July to come sit with her while they wait for Robert's return.
Robert’s sanity starts to unravel, with devastating effects on July.
The Long Song cast on the power struggle between Caroline and July over Robert.
The overseer Robert sparks a rivalry between July and Caroline.
Robert expects workers to put in long hours. The workers are now free to challenge him.
Actress Tamara Lawrance and director Mahalia Belo discuss the character of July.
The overseer Robert sparks a rivalry between July and Caroline.
It's a contest of wills as July helps Caroline dress for the day.
Robert’s sanity starts to unravel, with devastating effects on July.
The overseer Robert sparks a rivalry between July and Caroline.