Episode 1
Covey
1h4.8 / 10
In the late 1960s, a runaway bride named Covey disappears into the surf off the coast of Jamaica.
Episode credits
Directed by Natalia LeiteWritten by Marissa Jo Cerar
TV series
Black Cake
2023TV-MA1 season6.6 / 10
She would do anything to escape her past.
Two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother's death and her hidden past – a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous black cake.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Black Cake premiered November 1, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Two estranged siblings must set aside their differences to deal with their mother's death and her hidden past – a journey of discovery that takes them from the Caribbean to London to California and ends with her famous black cake.
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Episode 2
Coventina
1h5.0 / 10
Byron and Benny struggle to process the revelations learned in Eleanor's first recording.
Episode credits
Directed by Natalia LeiteWritten by Heather Jeng Bladt, Heather Jeng Bladt, Marissa Jo CerarGuest stars Leah Walker
Episode 3
Eleanor
1h 2m4.7 / 10
Covey finds herself alone in a new city determined to start a new life – with a stolen identity.
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Directed by Natalia LeiteWritten by Ihuoma Ofordire, Marissa Jo Cerar
Episode 4
Mrs. Bennett
56m4.0 / 10
Covey gets a chance to start a new life, but only if she makes a huge sacrifice.
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Directed by Tara Nicole WeyrWritten by Kara SmithGuest stars Leah Walker
Episode 5
Mother
53m3.5 / 10
Byron and Benny must each face demons from their past—and their mother's.
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Directed by Tara Nicole WeyrWritten by Hayley TylerGuest stars Savannah Steyn
Episode 6
Ma
56m3.3 / 10
Benny and Byron are shocked when a stranger shows up to listen to Eleanor's final recording.
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Directed by Mario Van PeeblesWritten by Yasmin AlmanaseerGuest stars Shem Hamilton
Episode 7
Birth Mother
55m3.3 / 10
In 1970's London, Covey is faced with a life-altering decision.
Episode credits
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Marissa Jo Cerar, Hayley Tyler
Episode 8
Nine Night
58m3.3 / 10finale
Byron and Benny finally learn the truth about the murder on the night of their mother's wedding.
Episode credits
Directed by Zetna FuentesWritten by Marissa Jo Cerar
Episode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Available now in United States
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More about Black Cake
Cast
Chipo ChungEleanor Bennett
Rupert EvansJames Everett
Ashley ThomasByron
Adrienne Warren
Rebecca CalderMrs. Quintrell
Cara HorganMildred
Tom McKayBossman
Mia IsaacCoveyCredits
- Created by
- Marissa Jo Cerar
- Written by
- Marissa Jo Cerar, Hayley Tyler, Heather Jeng Bladt, Ihuoma Ofordire, Kara Smith, Yasmin Almanaseer, Marissa Jo Cerar, Heather Jeng Bladt
Production details
- Status
- Canceled
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 8
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
HuluUnited States- Harpo FilmsUnited States
Kapital EntertainmentUnited States- Two DriftersUnited States
ABC SignatureUnited States