How many episodes will there be in Washington Black season 1? Episode count and more

Washington Black season 1 is a drama series created by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds that premiered on Hulu on July 23, 2025. It is inspired by Esi Edugyan's book of the same name released in 2018. Judd Rea, Abby Victor, and Danielle Reardon serve as the show's producers, while Kimberly Ann Harrison, Rob Seidenglanz, Anthony Hemingway, and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein are the executive producers of this project.

Washington Black season 1 comprises eight episodes. It follows the titular character's journey, from his childhood as a slave working at a sugar plantation in Barbados to his life as a budding scientist in Nova Scotia.

Its official synopsis, as per Rotten Tomatoes, reads:

"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."

The synopsis continues:

"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."

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All episodes in Washington Black season 1 and when they arrive

Ernest Kingsley Jr. seen as George Washington 'Wash' Black in Washington Black season 1 (Image via Instagram/@washingtonblackhulu)

All eight episodes of Washington Black season 1 dropped simultaneously at 12 am ET on July 23, 2025, on Hulu. With a runtime of 31-57 minutes, the episodes are directed by Wanuri Kahiu, Seidenglanz, and Mo Marable.

Moreover, Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Frankie Benadriguez, Michael Cobian, Blaize Ali-Watkins, Marco Ramirez, Jennifer Johnson, Shernold Edwards, and Ann Cherkis, are among the show's writers.

Below is a look at all the episode titles from Washington Black season 1.

Episode no.	Episode title	Release date
1	The Flying Man & the Musician	July 23, 2025
2	Movements of Jah People	July 23, 2025
3	Of Love & Caribbean Rum	July 23, 2025
4	The Souls & Science of Black Folk	July 23, 2025
5	St. George and the Dragon	July 23, 2025
6	Selamiut	July 23, 2025
7	J'ouvert Morning	July 23, 2025
8	If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This...	July 23, 2025

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Where to watch all episodes of Washington Black season 1?

Washington Black season 1 is available exclusively on Hulu. Viewers can select from different subscription plans, which starts at $9.99 per month with ads and costs $18.99 per month without ads.

Hulu also offers a host of Bundle plans, like the Hulu and Disney+ Bundle comes for $10.99 per month with ads and $19.99 per month without ads. The Hulu, Disney+, and Max Bundle is also accessible monthly for $16.99 with ads and $29.99 without ads.

Moreover, the Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ is another exciting option that is priced at $16.99 per month with ads. The Hulu (with ads), Disney+ (without ads), and ESPN+ (with ads) costs $21.99 per month. To get Hulu (ad-free), Disney+ (ad-free), and ESPN+ (with ads), viewers will have to pay $26.99 per month.

There are also three Hulu + Live TV plans, priced between $82.99 to $87.99 per month.

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What is Washington Black season 1 all about?

Set in the early 1800s, the series tells the story of Washington Black, an 11-year-old slave, who escapes from Barbados to Nova Scotia in search of a better life. He is aided by the white scientist, Titch, who uses the young boy's scientifically-gifted mind to help him build a flying machine. Washington Black season 1 focuses on two timelines from Wash's life — age 11 in Barbados and age 19 in Nova Scotia.

It weaves together a compelling narrative of a young man's journey from slavery to freedom, while exploring themes of love and ambition in a world marked by racial oppression.

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Cast and characters of Washington Black season 1

The show features the following cast members:

• Ernest Kingsley Jr. as George Washington 'Wash' Black
• Tom Ellis as Christopher 'Titch' Wilde
• Sterling K. Brown as Medwin Harris
• Iola Evans as Tanna Goff
• Eddie Karanja as Young Wash
• Rupert Graves as Mr. Goff
• Sterling K. Brown as Medwin Harris
• Billy Boyd as Willard
• Naika Toussaint as Naomi
• Shaunette Renée Wilson as Big Kit
• Tattiawna Jones as Sam
• Chris Patrick-Simpson as Phillip Wilde
• Rick Worthy as Drunk John
• Julian Black Antelope as Moose
• Julian Rhind-Tutt as Erasmus Wilde
• Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Gaius
• Matthew Lemche as Mouse
• Jamie Hector as Nat Turner
• Diêm Camille as Esi
• Bill Chernin as Host
• Nia Thompson as Emilie
• Essam Ferris as Cooper
• Charles Dance as James Wilde
• Rick Courtney as Watchman
• Jeremy Walmsley as Real Mcgee
• Britney Canzi as Tubby Kid's Mother
• Brendan Morgan as Eddie
• Sundra Oakley as Theodora
• Kian Zarkechvari as Bartender
• Kamar de los Reyes as Captain Alvarez
• Oliver Boyle as Tubby White Kid
• David Rossetti as Beaten Loser
• Saskia Ashdown as Janessa
• Andrew Bigelow as Agent
• Miles Yekinni as Barrington
• Duane Keogh as Captain Holloway
• Hayden Sullivan as Young Titch
• Jack Gillett as Paddy
• Aviel Ayoung as Middle Aged Black Man
• Troy Mundle as Frenchman
• Favour Onwuka as Flora
• Carter Trozzolo as Young Philip
• Finnian Jones as Young Erasmus
• Harmony Adesola as Dancer
• JLouis Mills as One Eyed Deck Hand
• Indrajit Sarkar as Seaman
• Charlie Anderle as Overseer
• Chris MacKinnon as Pit Fighter
• Thalia Mowatt as Young Tanna
• Aneurin Pascoe as Restaurant Hand
• Clyde Whitham as Martin
• Sam Manual as Cook
• John Michael DeWall as Overseer
• Kristopher Anderson as White Hare Employee
• Tyrell Casimir as Rough man
• Justin Statton as Sailor
• Edward Bluemel
• Sharon Duncan-Brewster
• Jason Ellsworth as Scientific Gentleman (uncredited)

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Watch Washington Black season 1 exclusively on Hulu.