TV series
One tragedy will connect them all
A heart-in-your-throat drama, Red Line begins with the mistaken shooting of a black doctor at the hands of a white cop and unfolds from the perspective of each of the families connected to the tragedy. It's a then-and-now meets us-and-them tale about the often-personal politics of crime.
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A heart-in-your-throat drama, Red Line begins with the mistaken shooting of a black doctor at the hands of a white cop and unfolds from the perspective of each of the families connected to the tragedy. It's a then-and-now meets us-and-them tale about the often-personal politics of crime.
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Episode 1
Three very different Chicago families journey toward hope and healing after a tragedy causes them all to consider how race and racial biases affect their lives.
Directed by Victoria MahoneyWritten by Erica Weiss, Caitlin ParrishGuest stars Rammel Chan, Glynn Turman, Sadieh Rifai, Raven Whitley, Anna Brockman, Sean Bradley, Alanah Marie Johnson, Tony Peera
Episode 2
Grieving widower Daniel Calder files a civil suit against Officer Paul Evans, the cop who shot his unarmed husband. Also, Daniel’s adopted daughter, Jira, tries to connect with her birth mother, Tia Young, who is conflicted about meeting her daughter, and Paul is assigned a new partner on the force, Officer Diego Carranza.
Directed by Kevin HooksWritten by Shernold EdwardsGuest stars Corey Reynolds, Enuka Okuma, Sebastian Sozzi, J.J. Hawkins, Regina Taylor, Maximus Chase Evans, Kristina Valada-Viars, Geoffrey Theron Rice
Episode 3
After hearing Paul’s testimony about Harrison’s shooting, Daniel has an angry outburst that puts his lawsuit against Paul at risk. Also, Jira’s first meeting with her birth mother, Tia, doesn’t go as she expected.
Directed by Aurora GuerreroWritten by Sue Chung
Episode 4
Tia finds herself making enemies after she gives a powerful speech against Paul Evans and the Chicago Police Department. Also, Paul’s life takes an upturn after he performs a heroic act that makes him a momentary hero.
Directed by Matthew A. CherryWritten by Aaron CarterGuest stars Caroline Neff, Kevin Tre'von Patterson, Ada Grey
Episode 5
Daniel, reeling over disturbing information he discovered about Harrison, seeks comfort from his colleague – and Jira’s teacher – Liam Bhat. Also, Jira causes waves when she speaks up in defense of Tia during Tia’s debate with incumbent Alderman Nathan Gordon.
Guest stars Caroline Neff
Episode 6
Daniel fears for Jira’s safety after receiving a threatening phone call warning her to stop speaking out about the shooting. Also, Jira rallies her classmates to walk out of school to march against police brutality.
Guest stars Caroline Neff
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
Noah WyleDaniel Calder
Emayatzy CorinealdiTia Young
Noel FisherPaul Evans
Aliyah RoyaleJira Calder-Brennan
Elizabeth LaidlawVictoria “Vic” Renna
Michael Patrick ThorntonJim Evans
Vinny ChhibberLiam Bhatt
Howard CharlesEthan Young
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