About this season
In 1921, friends and train porters Junior and Zeke find their unbreakable bond stretched to its limits when tragedy inspires them to take conflicting paths to a better life.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 21 February 2022 • 52 min
Train porters and best friends Junior Massey and Zeke Garret are galvanized to take different – and dangerous – actions after a tragedy occurs on the job.
2. Episode 2
Aired 28 February 2022 • 47 min
Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie. Zeke takes a risk to advance his cause. Lucy’s new relationship impacts her career. Marlene makes an unlikely friend.
3. Episode 3
Aired 7 March 2022 • 52 min
Junior starts a gambling sideline backed by Queenie. Zeke’s pursuit of union integration costs the community. Lucy finds her Stardust dream at risk. Marlene campaigns for an essential medical clinic.
4. Episode 4
Aired 14 March 2022 • 51 min
Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence. Zeke and Marlene's road trip ignites an old spark and Lucy's big debut as a featured performer makes her contemplate a different path.
5. Episode 5
Aired 21 March 2022 • 48 min
Queenie tries to keep Junior close. Fay offers Marlene some help for her clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards leads to a devastating truth and Lucy may have found her ticket to the big time.
6. Episode 6
Aired 28 March 2022 • 47 min
Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game. Marlene's split focus leads to a mother's worst nightmare. Zeke seizes an opportunity to show the power of unity. Lucy bets on herself.
7. Episode 7
Aired 4 April 2022 • 50 min
Dinger blackmails Junior. A police raid puts Marlene and her clinic in jeopardy. Zeke leverages an unlikely ally to put integration to a vote. Lucy’s new shot at stardom could cost her everything.
8. Episode 8
Aired 11 April 2022 • 55 min
Junior tries to eliminate his greatest threats. Marlene’s efforts to reconcile with Fay could be too late. Lucy faces the consequences of her betrayal. Zeke makes a final plea for union integration.