The Flying Man & the Musician

6.8/10 · 152 votesJul 23, 202557 min

Ranked #3 of 8 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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.

Season 1 Episodes8

E1 6.8Now viewing

The Flying Man & the Musician

E2 7.0

Movements of Jah People

E3 6.7

Of Love & Caribbean Rum

E4 6.9

The Souls & Science of Black Folk

E5 6.6

St. George and the Dragon

E6 6.5

Selamiut

E7 6.7

J'ouvert Morning

E8 6.4

If You See My Mama, Whisper Her This...

Cast7

Ernest Kingsley Junior

George Washington 'Wash' Black

Sterling K. Brown

Medwin Harris

Iola Evans

Tanna Goff

Edward Bluemel

William 'Billy' McGee

Sharon Duncan-Brewster

Miss Angie

Eddie Karanja

Young George Washington 'Wash' Black

Tom Ellis

Christopher 'Titch' Wilde

Crew7

Selwyn Seyfu Hinds

Writer

Wanuri Kahiu

Director

Maurice Marable

Director

Peter Menzies Jr.

Director of Photography

Patrick Murguia

Director of Photography

Bradinn French

Editor

Jordan Goldman

Editor

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Episode Summary

"The Flying Man & the Musician" is episode 1 of Washington Black season 1. It scored 6.8/10 from 152 votes, ranking #3 of 8 episodes this season (season average 6.7). Directed by Wanuri Kahiu, Maurice Marable and written by Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, it aired on July 23, 2025.

The Flying Man & the Musician

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Season 1 Episodes8

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