Washington Black

Washington Black

2025
5.7
1 Seasons
Drama

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.

Season

Episodes

Episode 1
Ep 1

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.

Episode 2
Ep 2

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.

Episode 3
Ep 3

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.

Episode 4
Ep 4

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.

Episode 5
Ep 5

St. George and the Dragon

Young Wash and Titch dodge capture, uncovering allies, threats, and 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.

Episode 6
Ep 6

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.

Episode 7
Ep 7

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.

Episode 8
Ep 8

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

In Morocco, Wash 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.

Cast

Ernest Kingsley Jr.

Ernest Kingsley Jr.

George Washington 'Wash' Black

Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

Medwin Harris

Iola Evans

Iola Evans

Tanna Goff

Edward Bluemel

Edward Bluemel

William 'Billy' McGee

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Miss Angie

Eddie Karanja

Eddie Karanja

Young George Washington 'Wash' Black

Tom Ellis

Tom Ellis

Christopher 'Titch' Wilde