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The Newest Miniseries From Hulu and Disney+ Is Rated A Perfect 100% On Rotten Tomatoes
The new miniseries ‘Washington Black’ on Hulu and Disney+ is a historical drama that will deeply resonate with viewers everywhere.
Writer and showrunner Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, known for Twilight Zone, returns with a new drama series that is now available on Hulu and Disney+. The series is based on the novel of the same name by Esi Edugyan and is titled Washington Black. The first reviews are overwhelmingly positive.
Currently, on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a Tomatometer score of 100 percent. The story is set in the nineteenth century and follows young Wash, an enslaved boy on a plantation in Barbados, who escapes with the help of an eccentric inventor. His journey takes him from the Caribbean to the icy North, in search of freedom, identity, and answers.
Strong Performances
Diedre Johnson from TheWrap praises the performances of the two lead actors: Eddie Karanja as young Wash and Ernest Kingsley Jr. as his adult counterpart. According to Johnson, Karanja captures the character sharply and vividly, after which Kingsley takes over, adding "extra depth without losing the character's enthusiasm".
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter describes the series as sometimes too broad and superficial in its approach, giving it a slight educational video feel at times. However, she believes it remains "an entertaining fictional history lesson filled with surprises and charming twists".
Visually And Thematically
Sherin Nicole from RogerEbert.com describes Washington Black as a visually rich journey centered on identity and freedom. The series blends historical elements with the coming-of-age genre, transforming the story of escape from vengeance into "a quest for meaning and self-discovery".
The initial reviews indicate that the series is valued for its content and performances, with the visual aspect often mentioned as a significant asset. Below is the trailer, and starting today, Washington Black is available on Hulu and Disney+.
Currently, on Rotten Tomatoes, the series has a Tomatometer score of 100 percent. The story is set in the nineteenth century and follows young Wash, an enslaved boy on a plantation in Barbados, who escapes with the help of an eccentric inventor. His journey takes him from the Caribbean to the icy North, in search of freedom, identity, and answers.
Strong Performances
Diedre Johnson from TheWrap praises the performances of the two lead actors: Eddie Karanja as young Wash and Ernest Kingsley Jr. as his adult counterpart. According to Johnson, Karanja captures the character sharply and vividly, after which Kingsley takes over, adding "extra depth without losing the character's enthusiasm".
Angie Han from The Hollywood Reporter describes the series as sometimes too broad and superficial in its approach, giving it a slight educational video feel at times. However, she believes it remains "an entertaining fictional history lesson filled with surprises and charming twists".
Visually And Thematically
Sherin Nicole from RogerEbert.com describes Washington Black as a visually rich journey centered on identity and freedom. The series blends historical elements with the coming-of-age genre, transforming the story of escape from vengeance into "a quest for meaning and self-discovery".
The initial reviews indicate that the series is valued for its content and performances, with the visual aspect often mentioned as a significant asset. Below is the trailer, and starting today, Washington Black is available on Hulu and Disney+.
