Washington Black
Seen it?2025 | 1 seasons | Drama, Action & Adventure
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), despite a small audience. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Limited series that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 107K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
More like this
Black Sails Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Day of the Jackal Saturday SpecialAnother drama, and a Saturday Special.
The Last Kingdom Saturday SpecialAnother action series, and a Saturday Special.
La Brea
Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Tales from the Loop Sunday Safe BetAnother drama, and a safe bet for a quiet night.
Cast & crew
Created by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
- Ernest Kingsley JuniorGeorge Washington 'Wash' Black
- Sterling K. BrownMedwin Harris
- Iola EvansTanna Goff
- Edward BluemelWilliam 'Billy' McGee
- Sharon Duncan-BrewsterMiss Angie
- Eddie KaranjaYoung George Washington 'Wash' Black
- Tom EllisChristopher 'Titch' Wilde