'Black Cake': Bestselling Novel Turned Disney Plus Series

Co-produced by Oprah Winfrey, the series spans six decades and multiple countries, unraveling a family saga through a murder-mystery.

Black Cake, a new series based on Charmaine Wilkerson’s bestselling novel, has premiered on Disney Plus.
The series, co-produced by Oprah Winfrey, is a murder-mystery wrapped up inside a family saga, spanning six decades and multiple countries.
The story revolves around a runaway bride in the 1960s and a widow in present-day California who leaves behind shocking revelations about their family’s roots after her death.
The series has been adapted for the screen by Marissa Jo Cerar, who also serves as the showrunner and executive producer alongside Oprah Winfrey.
Critics have described the series as a 'sickly, syrupy confection with all the subtlety of a brick', while others have praised its character-driven plot and elements of mystery.