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Season 1 – Black Cake

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Eleanor Bennett loses her battle with cancer, leaving her children a flash drive that holds untold stories of her journey from the Caribbean to America; the stories shock her children and challenge everything they know about their family's origin.
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Black Cake — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Cleverly plotted and viscerally well-acted, Black Cake is an engrossing drama that can have its surprising twists and eat them, too.

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Michael Hogan Daily Telegraph (UK) 01/31/2024
2/5
A few performances are impressive, notably from teenager Mia Isaac as the luminous young heroine. Yet this eight-parter can’t resist falling back on bland cliché. Well-meaning but weak, it views the world through a soft-focus lens. Go to Full Review Nadira Goffe Slate 11/15/2023
Black Cake shows that, like its title, Caribbean food is given to the world, but with an extra wink and a nudge for those who know where its magic lies. Go to Full Review Hannah Giorgis The Atlantic 11/10/2023
It still feels remarkable to watch a thoughtfully constructed drama that contemplates maternal identity through the life story of a Caribbean woman of Asian and African descent. Black Cake isn’t perfect, but it comes together beautifully. Go to Full Review Louis Skye (Ronita Roy Mohan) Women Write About Comics Aug 21
The greatest disappointment was how quickly the murder mystery that was introduced in the pilot was sidelined... The family melodrama, aka the clichés about dysfunctional families, took over Black Cake and it did become burdensome to watch. Go to Full Review Monita Roy Mohan Vocal Aug 20
“Black Cake” isn’t perfect, but it is arresting, and a reminder that representation in front of and behind the scenes is imperative if we want to tell a range of stories and keep people coming back for more. Go to Full Review Stephanie Morgan Common Sense Media 05/01/2024
Black Cake's narrative is skillfully crafted, intertwining themes of familial loyalty, personal growth, and the enduring strength of women of color. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Nalaya C @Nalaya Apr 4 It's the most beautiful and deeply moving story I've seen in a while. It's captured exquisitely - such a pleasure to watch. And the unexpected layering of the story is exactly what I love. Emotional. Dramatic. Adventure. And of course... a love story. See more DESTINY A @DIAMONDAKAFYA Feb 28 A VERY GOOD TV SERIES See more Nabo M @RT61947569 Nov 4 I would love to see more stories like these, I was really looking forward for the second season See more Janee W @RT79228257 07/23/2024 I absolutely loved this show!!! I am hoping and praying for season 2 🤞🏽 See more Lola S @lolatheswann 06/17/2024 I love the exploration of a culture that gets little attention in mainstream media. Some of the performances - especially Mia Isaac - are wonderful. Overall, would have been better with less VoiceOver and fewer cliches. See more delaSarge r @RT92437873 02/14/2024 Why they chose an 45 year old actress to play an 70+ version of the main character is beyond me…. See more Read all reviews
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Marissa Jo Cerar

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Mia Isaac

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Adrienne Warren

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Chipo Chung

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Ashley Thomas

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Lashay Anderson

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 1, 2023 Covey In the late 1960s, runaway bride Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica; in the present day, Eleanor Bennett loses her battle with cancer, leaving her two estranged children a flash drive that holds untold stories of her past. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 2023 Coventina Byron and Benny struggle to process the revelations learned in Eleanor's first recording. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 1, 2023 Eleanor Covey finds herself alone in a new city, determined to start a new life with a stolen identity. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 8, 2023 Mrs. Bennett Covey gets a chance to start a new life, but only if she makes a huge sacrifice; Byron is forced to recognize the inequalities he faces at work; Benny reveals the reason she's been estranged from her family for eight years. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 15, 2023 Mother Byron and Benny must each face demons from their past and their mother's. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 22, 2023 Ma Benny and Byron are shocked when a stranger shows up unannounced to listen to Eleanor's final recording. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 29, 2023 Birth Mother In 1970's London, Covey faces a life-altering decision that will affect her children in present day. Details Episode 8 Aired Dec 6, 2023 Nine Night After Eleanor's funeral, Byron and Benny finally learn the truth about the murder on the night of their mother's wedding. Details

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Season Info

Director
Natalia Leite, Mario Van Peebles, Tara Nicole Weyr, Zetna Fuentes
Creator
Marissa Jo Cerar
Executive Producer
Marissa Jo Cerar, Oprah Winfrey, Aaron Kaplan, Carla Gardini, Charmaine Wilkerson, Michael Lohmann
Screenwriter
Charmaine Wilkerson, Marissa Jo Cerar, Hayley Tyler, Heather Jeng Bladt, Kara Smith
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 1, 2023