Washington Black - Season 1 Episode 1

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Episode 1 Current

Washington Black – S01E01 – The Flying Man & the Musician

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Episode 2

Washington Black – S01E02 – Movements of Jah People

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Episode 3

Washington Black – S01E03 – Of Love & Caribbean Rum

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Episode 4

Washington Black – S01E04 – The Souls & Science of Black Folk

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Episode 5

Washington Black – S01E05 – St. George and the Dragon

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Episode 6

Washington Black – S01E06 – Selamiut

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Episode 7

Washington Black – S01E07 – J’ouvert Morning

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Episode 8

Washington Black – S01E08 – If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This…

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Episode Overview

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 Details

Airdate: 2025-07-23

Episode Title: The Flying Man & the Musician

Director: Wanuri Kahiu

Genre: Adventure, Drama, History

Cast: Eddie Karanja, Edward Bluemel, Ernest Kingsley Junior, Iola Evans, Rick Worthy, Rupert Graves, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Sterling K. Brown, Tom Ellis

Episode Rating: 7.4

Country: USA

Release Year: 2025

Rotten Tomatoes: 83

Metacritic: 69

Episode Runtime: 45 min

Rated: TV-MA

First Air Date: 2025-07-23

Seasons: 1

Status: Returning Series

Creators: Maurice Marable, Wanuri Kahiu, Esi Edugyan, Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

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