The official trailer for Hulu’s « Black Cake » teases a family drama that spans both countries and decades — and involves a murder. A screenshot of the

The official trailer for Black Cake has arrived, offering a glimpse of a family drama that spans both countries and decades — and involves a murder.

Based on the book by Charmaine Wilkerson, the series tells the story of the recently deceased Elanor Bennett, who left her adult children Byron and Benny a USB drive containing information about her past. This causes the pair to discover a wealth of secrets about their mother, starting in late 1960s’ Jamaica with a murder, runaway bride, and a mysterious disappearance.

Executive produced by Marissa Jo Cerar and Oprah Winfrey, Black Cake features Mia Isaac, Adrienne Warren, Chipo Chung, Ashley Thomas, Lashay Anderson, Faith Alabi, and Glynn Turman.

Black Cake arrives Nov. 1 on Hulu.