This post contains spoilers for Hulu’s “Washington Black.” You get the sense that “Washington Black” has much more in store than just a globe-trotting odyssey as soon as the historical drama starts. “Washington Black” isn’t your typical linear tale.

Adapted from Selwyn Seyfu Hinds accalimed novel. "Washington Black" is a tale of freedom, adventure and the desire to change the world.

Inspired by Esi Edugyan's 2018 novel, the limited series follows a young scientist born into slavery but raised to follow his dreams — dreams that send him sprinting, swimming, and soaring around the globe.