If you’re in the mood for a mysterious drama with a culturally relevant perspective, then look no further than the new series The Other Black Girl. The series, based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by Zakiya Dalila Harris, zeroes in on Nella (Sinclair Daniel), the lone Black woman at a publishing company. When Hazel (Ashleigh Murray) shows up as another woman of color, Nella is initially excited only to be quickly disturbed when a series of unsettling events take place.
So what else should you know about Rashida Jones-produced series? Here’s everything we know about The Other Black Girl including the release date, trailer and cast.
The Other Black Girl release date
All episodes of The Other Black Girl premiere in the US on Hulu on Wednesday, September 13. The series is expected to make its way to Disney Plus in the UK.
The Other Black Girl episode guide
Here is an episode guide for the entire season:
Episode 1: "They Say I’m Different"
"Nella meets Hazel, a new co-worker at Wagner Books, who may not be exactly what she seems."
Episode 2: "After the Storm"
"After the blow-up with Colin, Nella has to decide whether or not to apologize, and whether or not she can trust Hazel."
Episode 3: "I Know a Place"
"Nella and Hazel try to start over, while Nella digs deeper into the mystery of Kendra Rae Phillips."
Episode 4: "What About Your Friends"
"Nella meets Diana Gordon, a famous author and her hero, and Nella invites Hazel over to meet her friends."
Episode 5: "Don’t You Want Me"
"A leak of Colin's book causes pandemonium at Wagner, and tensions boil over between Nella and Vera."
Episode 6: "Face Smile"
"As Hazel maneuvers her way deeper into Nella's life, Nella begins to feel overwhelmed by mounting responsibility at work and growing suspicion of Hazel."
Episode 7: "Caught in the Rapture"
"Hazel invites Nella and Malaika to her house for a girls' night, but the more of Hazel's life they see, the more uneasy they feel."
Episode 8: "The End of Love"
"Nella's worst fears begin to come true when she tries to put all the pieces together before the launch of Diana's new imprint."
Episode 9: "To Be Young, Gifted and Broke"
"We learn more about Hazel and exactly what happened in Boston."
Episode 10: "Down with Disease"
"Nella faces the ultimate decision and must choose between everything she's worked for and the safety of everyone she loves."
The Other Black Girl trailer
The trailer certainly gives you the feeling this is going to be an eerie series with its share of twists and turns. Take a look at the clip for yourself.
The Other Black Girl plot
Again, The Other Black Girl is based on the book of the same name by author Zakiya Dalila Harris. Here is the official synopsis of the Hulu series:
"Nella, an editorial assistant, is often marginalized as the only Black girl at her company, so she’s excited when Hazel is hired. As Hazel begins to rise, Nella discovers something sinister is going on at the company."
The Other Black Girl cast
Starring as the central character Nella is actress Sinclair Daniel. She was recently spotted in Insidious: The Red Door. Daniel also appeared in Madam Secretary, Bull and The Good Fight.
Portraying Hazel in the series is Ashleigh Murray. The actress should be a familiar face to Riverdale fans as she starred in the role of Josie. She’s also been featured in Tom Swift, Katy Keene and other projects.
Helping to round out the rest of the main cast are the following:
- Brittany Adebumola (4400) as Malaika
- Hunter Parrish (Ratched) as Owen
- Bellamy Young (Scandal) as Vera Parini
- Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) as Richard Wagner
- Garcelle Beauvais (Survival of the Thickest) as Diana Gordon
How to watch The Other Black Girl
The Other Black Girl streams exclusively on Hulu in the US. To watch episodes you’ll need a subscription either to the standalone Hulu service, Hulu with Live TV or the Disney Bundle (which gives you access to Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN Plus).
In the UK, the series is expected to land on Disney Plus.
