Adapted from Charmaine Wilkerson’s New York Times best-selling novel, Black Cake stars Adrienne Warren and Ashley Thomas.
It stars Adrienne Warren and Ashley Thomas, two estranged siblings who embark on a journey to uncover the hidden secrets of their late mother. Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films produced this captivating series. Black Cake is set in the late 1960s in the Caribbean, where a young Eleanor takes a drastic step to escape her forced marriage.
With the premier of the first episodes fans couldn’t control their excitement and also the readers of the book expressed that watching the show feels like having visuals from the book.
Let me watch the first episode of #BlackCake. I’m exited for this, such a beautiful book/story! pic.twitter.com/frX31XlXDR
— fragrance and foolishness (@Brieyonce) November 2, 2023
after watching the first few episodes of #BlackCake I have to read the book now
— your wish come true. 🔥 yams. (@BlackEnvogue) November 1, 2023
so far #blackcake is sooo similar to the book. ugh i love when good black books get adapted and they do it well! please watch it guys! pic.twitter.com/KAXuiAPkNv
— jaay is … (@JaayCarmichael) November 1, 2023
The story is filled with suspense, intrigue, and a generational tale that you’ve never seen before.
According to Collider, you can get an early preview of Black Cake by signing up for Barnes & Noble Premium. The series officially premieres on November 1, 2023, exclusively on Hulu, with subscription plans starting at just $7.99 per month for those who haven’t joined the platform.
Wilkerson’s Black Cake has received widespread acclaim, making it to Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of 2022 and Oprah Daily’s Best Books of 2022.
So, if you’re a fan of compelling family dramas with a touch of mystery, this is a show you won’t want to miss
