Sterling K. Brown leads Hulu’s new adventure series ‘Washington Black’
Sterling K. Brown leads Hulu’s new adventure series ‘Washington Black’
All eight episodes drop at once, so you can binge this globe-spanning story in one go.
I love a good adventure story, and all the better when it mixes in some historical fiction. Well, “Washington Black” is coming to Hulu. The series is based on the bestselling novel and follows George Washington “Wash” Black, an 11-year-old genius born into slavery on a Barbados sugar plantation. After a life-changing event forces him to run, Wash is thrown into a globe-spanning journey that tests everything he thinks he knows about family, freedom, and love. With Sterling K. Brown not just starring but also executive producing, this one looks like it’s going to be big. All eight episodes drop on Wednesday, July 23, and you can watch with a 30-day free trial to Hulu.
How to watch ‘Washington Black’
- When: Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: Hulu
- Stream: Watch with a 30-day free trial to Hulu.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Washington Black’
When will episodes of ‘Washington Black’ come on Hulu?
“Washington Black” premieres Wednesday, July 23, 2025, on Hulu, and you won’t have to wait week to week for this one because all eight episodes drop the same day. That means you can binge the entire limited series in one go, or take your time and stretch it out through the summer.
Why do we recommend Hulu for watching ‘Washington Black’?
Well, it’s the only place you can watch it in the U.S. “Washington Black” is a Hulu exclusive, so if you want to stream it, that’s where you’ve got to be. The best part? Hulu’s one of the more affordable streamers, starting at $10 per month, and you can upgrade to the ad-free plan if you want to binge all eight episodes without interruptions.
Can you watch episodes of ‘Washington Black’ for free?
Yep, at least for a bit. Hulu has a 30-day free trial, which is plenty of time to watch all eight episodes of “Washington Black” if you want to binge it. Just sign up, stream the whole series, and cancel before the month’s up if you’re not looking to keep the subscription. Or keep your plan for $10 per month.
Hulu
Hulu is a video streaming service that gives access to thousands of full seasons of exclusive series, hit movies, kids shows, and Hulu Originals like “Only Murders in the Building,” and “The Handmaid’s Tale.”
Watch the trailer for ‘Washington Black’
What is ‘Washington Black’ about?
“Washington Black” follows George Washington “Wash” Black, an eleven-year-old boy born into slavery on a Barbados sugar plantation who just happens to have a brilliant scientific mind. After a violent incident forces him to escape, Wash is thrown into a wild journey that takes him across the globe, pushing him to rethink everything he knows about family, love, and freedom. It’s part coming-of-age story, part survival adventure, as Wash learns to dream of a future way bigger than the world he was born into.
Is ‘Washington Black’ based on a book?
Yep, “Washington Black” is based on the bestselling novel of the same name by Esi Edugyan. The series follows the same big story beats as the book, tracking young Wash Black’s escape from a Barbados sugar plantation and his journey across the world as he searches for freedom and a sense of belonging. It’s an emotional, character-driven adventure, and while the show brings the story to life visually, it should stay true to the spirit of Edugyan’s novel.
After you watch the first episode of ‘Washington Black,’ let us know what you think in the comments below.
Washington Black
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.