"The most notorious runaway slave" of them all is ready to fight in season 2 of "Underground."

WGN America announced season 2 will premiere March 8, and released the first teaser trailer for its drama about the Underground Railroad. The spot features Harriet Tubman (Aisha Hinds), who was teased in the season 1 finale last May. Jurnee Smollett's Rosalee will train with the famous American icon to help other slaves escape.

Season 2 sees the country on the brink of civil war and continues to follow the Macon 7 after their daring escape attempt. Returning cast members include Aldis Hodge as Noah, Amirah Vann as Ernestine, Alano Miller as Cato, Christopher Meloni as August, Jessica De Gouw as Elizabeth Hawkes, and Marc Blucas as John Hawkes. Series executive producer John Legend is also set to guest star as abolitionist Frederick Douglas.

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