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Roots

6.920161 seasonTV-MATV SeriesDramaAction & Adventure

An adaptation of Alex Haley's "Roots", chronicling the history of an African slave, Kunta Kinte sold to America and his descendants.

ProducersWill Packer·Ann Kindberg

Where to watch

Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1

Part 1

May 30, 2016 3.6

E2

Part 2

May 31, 2016 2.2

E3

Part 3

Jun 1, 2016 2.2

E4

Part 4

Jun 2, 2016 2.6

Cast

Malachi Kirby

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Jonathan Rhys Meyers

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

Laurence Fishburne

Laurence Fishburne

Babs Olusanmokun

Babs Olusanmokun

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Roots — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Roots?

Roots isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Roots on Netflix?

No, Roots is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is Roots on Amazon Prime Video?

Roots isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Roots for free?

Roots isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

How many seasons are in Roots?

Roots has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2016.

Are all episodes of Roots out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Roots are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Roots?

No — Roots ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

What book is Roots based on?

Roots is based on Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley.