Tom Ellis | Washington Black

• Created by: Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
• Based on: Washington Black by Esi Edugyan
• Showrunner: Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
• Starring: Ernest Kingsley Jr., Eddie Karanja, Rupert Graves, Iola Evans, Edward Bluemel, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Tom Ellis, Sterling K. Brown
• No. of episodes: 8
• Executive producers: Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Kimberly Ann Harrison, 
• Sterling K. Brown, Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Wanuri Kahiu, Mo Marable, Rob Seidenglanz, Jeremy Bell, Lindsay Williams, D.J. Goldberg, Jennifer Johnson, Anthony Hemingway, Jon Paré
• Producers: Judd Rea, Abby Victor, Danielle Reardon
• Production companies: The Gotham Group, Indian Meadow Productions, 20th Television
• Network: Hulu
• Release: July 23, 2025

The setting is Barbados and Nova Scotia in the early 1800s. An eleven-year-old boy (Kingsley) is forced to flee his home on a sugar plantation in Barbados after a shocking death. He comes under the wing of Medwin Harris (Brown), who himself had a traumatic childhood as a Black refugee in Nova Scotia.

"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.

"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.

"Of Love & Caribbean Rum"

As Wash confronts his past, his bond with Tanna grows - but is tested by her engagement to McGee. Betrayed and ambushed by bounty hunters, Medwin must act fast. As secrets surface, loyalty and survival hang in the balance.

"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.

"St. George and the Dragon"

Young Wash and Titch dodge capture, uncovering shocking 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.

"Selamiut"

Pursued by Willard, Wash faces a life-changing decision. As tensions rise between Tanna and McGee, Young Wash must carve his own path on a perilous Arctic journey.

"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.

"If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This..."

In Morocco, Washington reunites with Titch and discovers his father's true legacy. He and Tanna journey home on the Wind Sailer. A dreamlike reunion brings answers from the past as Wash's family sets sail toward a new future.