In 1837 Halifax, inventor Washington Black chases flight while haunted by his past. He meets Tanna, a bold, independent woman. Together, they face trials and learn that daring to dream can defy the limits of their world.

Young Wash and Titch flee a plantation in the Cloud Cutter but crash onto a pirate ship. In Halifax, Wash battles his past as his bond with Tanna deepens, a fight for survival and belonging amid growing tensions on land and sea.

As Wash confronts his past, his bond with Tanna grows, but is tested by her engagement to McGee. Betrayed and attacked by bounty hunters, Meanwhile, Medwin, betrayed and under attack from bounty hunters, needs to act fast.

Young Wash, Titch, and Theo head to Virginia to confront truths about Titch's father. In Halifax, Tanna's plan to sabotage her engagement backfires. Wash's daring dive to impress Goff brings both danger and a chance for something greater.

Young Wash and Titch dodge capture, uncovering allies, threats, and shocking truths about Titch's family. In Halifax, Tanna's plan backfires, straining ties with Wash and Goff. As Wash's aquarium impresses, danger tests loyalty and ambition.

Pursued by Willard, Wash faces a life-changing decision; as tensions rise between Tanna and McGee, Young Wash must carve his own path on a perilous Arctic journey.