Washington Black season 2 prospects as critics fall in love with epic adventure drama

Washington Black broadcasts on Hulu and Disney Plus, with the programme drawing from Esi Edugyan's novel of the same title.

Edugyan drew inspiration from historical accounts of slavery when crafting Washington Black, which chronicles the 19th-century journey of George Washington "Wash" Black (portrayed by Ernest Kingsley Jr).

At just 11 years old, he was compelled to escape his residence on a Barbados sugar plantation after witnessing a horrific fatality.

The programme has captivated audiences with its outstanding ensemble, featuring Sterling K Brown as Medwin Harris and Tom Ellis as Wilde. Here's everything you need to understand about the show's prospects following the inaugural season.

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Will there be a season 2 of Washington Black?

Regrettably for devotees, it appears the programme won't continue past its first season, as it's been classified as a miniseries.

In March 2019, 20th Television acquired the rights to the novel, and by September that year, reports emerged of an adaptation being developed at Hulu with Sterling K. Brown attached as executive producer.

In October 2021, it was revealed Hulu had commissioned a limited television adaptation of the novel.

Given this context, it seems the narrative will unfold across a compact eight episodes, culminating in a definitive conclusion.

The programme has already garnered glowing praise from reviewers, with Sherin Cole commenting on Rotten Tomatoes: "The series transforms a harrowing flight from retaliation into a visually lush quest for identity and freedom, blending historical drama with the heart and wonder of a coming-of-age epic."

Carly Lane from Collider remarked: "Overall, the pleasure of watching a show like Washington Black is the mere fact that it exists, rooted in joy, adventure, romance, and self-discovery."

The Guardian included the show amongst its top seven programmes to watch this week.

Washington Black broadcasts on Hulu and Disney Plus.