The Porter

Inspired by real events and set in the 1920s, follow an ensemble of characters who hustle, dream, cross borders and pursue their ambitions in the fight for liberation - on and off the railways that crossed North America. A story of empowerment and idealism that highlights the moment when railway workers from both Canada and the United States joined together to form the world’s first Black union.

The Porter

Season 1, Episode 108

Junior tries to eliminate threats; Marlene attempts to reconcile with Fay.

54:31
Season 1, Episode 107

A raid puts Marlene's clinic in jeopardy. An unlikely ally drives integration to a vote.

49:34
Season 1, Episode 106

Junior takes a risky new angle on Queenie's numbers game.

47:04
Season 1, Episode 105

Fay offers help for Marlene's clinic. Zeke's proximity to Edwards yields shocking truth.

47:49
Season 1, Episode 104

Junior gets a chilling glimpse at Queenie's capacity for violence.

51:19
Season 1, Episode 103

Zeke's pursuit of union integration costs the community.

52:10
Season 1, Episode 102

Junior finds himself in debt to notorious Chicago gangster Miss Queenie.

46:34
Season 1, Episode 101

Train porters and friends Junior and Zelenskiy take different actions after a tragedy.

51:49

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