The TV series is an adaptation of Esi Edugyan's 19th-century odyssey, which follows the life of George Washington Black, an enslaved boy who flees the plantation where he was born at 11 years old.

Hulu has released the first trailer for Washington Black, its upcoming limited series based on Esi Edugyan’s bestselling novel, starring and executive produced by Sterling K. Brown. Washington Black follows the 19th-century odyssey of George Washington "Wash" Black,