“Without question, 'The Underground Railroad' is beautifully filmed, and for the most part well acted. The show also manages to do something that I never thought possible. 'The Underground Railroad,' somehow, despite the brutality, terror and suspense, manages to make the whole institution of slavery boring.”

American political scientist, commentator and writer

Jason Johnson is an American political scientist, commentator, and writer. He is an associate professor of communication and journalism at Morgan State University, and a regular political contributor to MS NOW. He is best known as the author of Political Consultants and Campaigns: One Day to Sell. His work sits at the intersection of politics, media, and public debate, and his writing and commentary often reflect that mix of academic analysis and current affairs.