S01E01Washington Black season 1 episode 1: The Flying Man & the Musician
Aired 23 July 202557 min
Where to watch Washington Black Season 1 in Australia
Washington Black season 1 is streaming in Australia on Disney+ (subscription, listed for the whole show).
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What happens in “The Flying Man & the Musician”
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 summary: TMDB.
Before you watch
- It is the season premiere of season 1.
- It runs about 57 minutes.
- Directed by Wanuri Kahiu and Maurice Marable, written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds.
- TMDB users rate it 3.5 out of 10 (13 votes).
Washington Black trailer
The official trailer for the series (no preview of this episode has been published).
Play video: Washington Black trailer
Cast and crew of this episode
- Directors
- Wanuri KahiuMaurice Marable
- Writer
- Selwyn Seyfu Hinds
- Guest stars
- Ntare Guma Mbaho Mwine as Gaius
Credits: TMDB.
More from Washington Black Season 1
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Episode names, air dates, runtimes, stills and ratings: TMDB. Air dates are the first broadcast anywhere; where it streams is our daily Australian check.