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Washington Black

2025Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureDrama
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Metacritic694.7Rotten Tomatoes83%66%

A wondrous, intriguing drama series about history and growing up, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E2 "Movements of Jah People" 7.2

Episodes

7.0

Story

Journey beyond your wildest dreams.

11-year-old George Washington "Wash" Black embarks on a globe-trotting journey of identity after fleeing a Barbados sugar plantation aboard a flying machine in the company of his master’s eccentric inventor brother.

Feels like

  • Historical Adventure
  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Slavery & Freedom
  • Exploration & Discovery
  • Inventive Steampunk Elements
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Epic Journey
  • Resilience & Hope

Cast

10 of 10 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Maurice Marable, Rob Seidenglanz, Wanuri Kahiu
Written by
Blaize Ali-Watkins, Esi Edugyan, Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
Music by
Cameron Moody

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Facts

July 23, 2025 · July 23, 2025 · Ended

First aired
July 23, 2025
Last aired
July 23, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
62 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about Washington Black

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Washington Black?

Hulu

In the United States, Washington Black streams on Hulu. It also streams in 61 other countries.

Is Washington Black worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 69). Critics rate it higher (76 out of 100) than audiences (59).

Is Washington Black okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.