Roots: The Next Generations Facts, FAQ & Common Questions
1979 · ABC · Status: Ended · Rated: TV-14
Frequently Asked Questions About Roots: The Next Generations
Direct, verified answers to the most common queries regarding episodes, renewals, watch order, and streaming availability.
How many seasons and episodes does Roots: The Next Generations have?
Roots: The Next Generations has 1 season and 7 total episodes, spanning from its premiere on February 18, 1979 to February 25, 1979.
Is Roots: The Next Generations renewed, ended, or canceled?
Roots: The Next Generations has concluded its run and is officially ended.
How long does it take to binge watch Roots: The Next Generations?
It takes 11h 12m (672 minutes) to watch the complete run of Roots: The Next Generations. At a standard pace of 2 hours per day, you will finish the entire series in approximately 6 days. Yes! At 11.2 hours total, you can comfortably finish this in a single weekend with about 5.6 hours per day.
Where can you stream or watch Roots: The Next Generations?
Roots: The Next Generations is available for streaming on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home. Availability may vary by regional territory, subscription tier, and digital purchase availability.
What is the official age rating for Roots: The Next Generations?
Roots: The Next Generations has an official content rating of TV-14.
Who are the lead actors in Roots: The Next Generations?
The primary ensemble cast includes Debbi Morgan as Elizabeth Harvey (age 75), Dorian Harewood as Simon Haley (age 76), Stan Shaw as Will Palmer (age 74), Paul Koslo as Earl Crowther (age 74 (deceased)).
Ensemble Cast & Current Ages
Lead cast members, their character identities, and current ages calculated from official biographical records:
| Actor | Character | Current Age |
|---|---|---|
| Debbi Morgan | Elizabeth Harvey | 75 |
| Dorian Harewood | Simon Haley | 76 |
| Stan Shaw | Will Palmer | 74 |
| Paul Koslo | Earl Crowther | 74 (deceased) |
| Marc Singer | Andy Warner | 78 |
| Lynn Hamilton | Cousin Georgia Anderson | 95 (deceased) |
| Irene Cara | Bertha Palmer Haley | 63 (deceased) |
| Fay Hauser | Carrie Warner | 77 |
Editorial Verification & Sources
All production facts, air dates, cast credentials, and streaming metadata for Roots: The Next Generations are compiled from official broadcaster archives, TMDB, and Wikidata records. Last verified on September 25, 2026.