Hulu Serves Soapy Slave Drama, Viewers Still Escaping Boredom
In Hulu’s "Washington Black," an early-nineteenth-century slave escapes to Halifax, with Brown's performance rising "above the material." This soapy saga might have you wondering if it's a historical drama or just a very intense bar of soap. As the article puts it: Brown "rises above the material," proving that even in deep, dark history, there's room for a dramatic glow-up!
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Who knew slavery stories come with enough soapiness to wash away all our historical guilt? Brown rises so high, even the plot gets jealous.
Nothing says historical accuracy like escaping hard realities with a bubble bath of drama. Hulu's latest offers more lather than substance!
Brown rising above the material? Finally, a period drama where the actor outshines the whole depressing era. Talk about shining through slavery!
Source: Newyorker | Published: 8/2/2025 | Author: Vinson Cunningham
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