The story of a young Black man in 19th century Nova Scotia that stars Sterling K. Brown has a lot going for it but erases much of what made the book special

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.

From “Kindred” to “Underground” and 2016’s reimagining of “Roots,” television has not shied away from depicting a wide range of stories about enslaved people. As the current presidential administration attempts to suppress history and the truth,