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Limited Series – Washington Black

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Based on the bestselling novel of the same name, Washington Black follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old boy born on a Barbados sugar plantation, whose prodigious scientific mind sets him on a path of unexpected destiny. When a harrowing incident forces Wash to flee, he is thrust into a globe-spanning adventure that challenges and reshapes his understanding of family, freedom and love. As he navigates uncharted lands and impossible odds, Wash finds the courage to imagine a future beyond the confines of society.

Cast & Crew

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Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

Creator

Ernest Kingsley Junior

George Washington "Wash" Black

Tom Ellis

Christopher "Titch" Wilde

Sterling K. Brown

Medwin

Rupert Graves

Mr. Goff

Iola Evans

Tanna Goff

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Wed Jul 23 The Flying Man & the Musician In 1837 Halifax, inventor Washington Black chases flight while haunted by his past; he meets Tanna, a bold, independent woman; together, they face trials and learn that daring to dream can defy the limits of their world. Details Episode 2 Airs Wed Jul 23 Movements of Jah People Young Wash and Titch flee a plantation in the Cloud Cutter but crash onto a pirate ship; in Halifax, Wash battles his past as his bond with Tanna deepens, a fight for survival and belonging amid growing tensions on land and sea. Details Episode 3 Airs Wed Jul 23 Of Love & Caribbean Rum As Wash confronts his past, his bond with Tanna grows, but is tested by her engagement to McGee; betrayed and attacked by bounty hunters, Medwin, betrayed and under attack from bounty hunters, needs to act fast. Details Episode 4 Airs Wed Jul 23 The Souls & Science of Black Folk Young Wash, Titch, and Theo head to Virginia to confront truths about Titch's father; in Halifax, Tanna's plan to sabotage her engagement backfires; Wash's daring dive to impress Goff brings both danger and a chance for something greater. Details Episode 5 Airs Wed Jul 23 St. George and the Dragon Young Wash and Titch dodge capture, uncovering allies, threats, and truths about Titch's family; in Halifax, Tanna's plan backfires, straining ties with Wash and Goff; as Wash's aquarium impresses, danger tests loyalty and ambition. Details Episode 6 Airs Wed Jul 23 Selamiut Details Episode 7 Airs Wed Jul 23 J'ouvert Morning Wash urges Medwin to fight for love, then joins Tanna and Goff in London; at the Royal Science League, betrayals surface and a reunion at the Wilde estate unveils a powerful truth about Wash's past. Details Episode 8 Airs Wed Jul 23 If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This Details
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Season Info

Creator
Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
Executive Producer
Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Kimberly A. Harrison, Sterling K. Brown, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wanuri Kahiu, Maurice Marable, Rob Seidenglanz, Jeremy Bell, Lindsay Williams, D.J. Goldberg, Jennifer Johnson, Anthony Hemingway
Network
Hulu
Genre
Drama, History
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jul 23, 2025