Black Cake: Check out release date, number of episodes, storyline, cast and more

Hulu's Black Cake debuts on November 1, 2023, with three initial episodes. Subsequently, new episodes will be released every Wednesday until the eight-episode season concludes on December 6, 2023. The series spans decades, focusing on Covey, a run...

Hulu's new mystery drama series, Black Cake, debuts on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, with the initial three episodes. Following this, a single episode of Black Cake will be released every Wednesday. The culmination of the eight-episode season is set for Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

Black Cake: Release Schedule

Here's the episode release schedule:

  • Episode 1, "Covey" – Nov. 1
  • Episode 2, "Coventina" – Nov. 1
  • Episode 3, "Eleanor" – Nov. 1
  • Episode 4, "Mrs. Bennett" – Nov. 8
  • Episode 5 – Nov. 15
  • Episode 6 – Nov. 22
  • Episode 7 – Nov. 29
  • Episode 8 – Dec. 6


Black Cake: Storyline

Black Cake unfolds over several decades, commencing in the late 1960s, with its focus on a runaway bride named Covey. She escapes to Jamaica, leaving her fate shrouded in mystery. Did she meet a watery end, or is she fleeing after her husband's alleged murder? The truth emerges as the story progresses.

Fast forward half a century to California, where a "widowed" Eleanor Bennett, also known as Covey, passes away after battling cancer. During her lifetime, she kept her past a secret from her two children. However, her recorded stories on a flash drive reveal the hidden chapters of her life. Her children, Byron and Benny, discover the unexpected origins of their family, leaving them astonished.

Black Cake: Cast

The lead role of Covey in Black Cake is portrayed by Mia Isaac, and Chip Chung plays the older version of the character, Eleanor. Here's the full cast list:

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  • Mia Isaac as Covey
  • Chipo Chung as older Covey/Eleanor
  • Adrienne Warren as Covey's daughter, Benny
  • Ashley Thomas as Covey's son, Byron
  • Anthony Mark Barrow as Covey's first/murdered husband, Little Man
  • Faith Alabi as Pearl
  • Simon Wan as Lin
  • Ahmed Elhaj as Gibbs
  • Jade Eshete as Mathilda
  • Karise Yansen as Elly
  • Glynn Turman as Mr. Mitch
  • Lashay Anderson as Bunny

FAQs:

When will Black Cake be released on Hulu?
Black Cake debuts on November 1, 2023, with the first three episodes on Hulu. Following this, a new episode arrives every Wednesday, with the final episode airing on December 6, 2023.

What is the plot of Black Cake, and who are the main actors in the series?
Black Cake spans decades, following runaway bride Covey's mysterious journey, starting in the late 1960s. Key actors include Mia Isaac as Covey and Chipo Chung as the older Covey/Eleanor, along with a talented ensemble cast.
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