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Limited Series – The Big Cigar

Play trailer 1:59 Poster for Limited Series – The Big Cigar May 2024 Drama Mystery & Thriller Biography Play Trailer Watchlist
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A Black Panther leader teams up with a Hollywood producer to elude a nationwide manhunt and escape to Cuba while being pursued by the FBI.
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The Big Cigar — Limited Series

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Critics Consensus

A magnetic performance from André Holland gets The Big Cigar close to lighting up, but a lack of narrative focus slightly dampens the spark.

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) 05/24/2024
Andre Holland’s standing as one of America’s best actors, established in Moonlight and The Knick, is reinforced by his capacious performance in this ambitious mix of historic drama and shaggy comedy. Go to Full Review Micco Caporale Chicago Reader 05/24/2024
Mostly, The Big Cigar is disappointingly anodyne... Go to Full Review Candice Frederick HuffPost 05/20/2024
It comes down to whether the story -- massaged or otherwise -- is a good one. In the case of The Big Cigar, it mostly is. Its sheer machinations are enough to keep you watching. Go to Full Review Archi Sengupta LeisureByte.com 07/04/2024
3.5/5
With a layered protagonist fighting different evils in a constant state of panic, the series is intriguing in all the right ways. Go to Full Review Marty Brown Common Sense Media 06/12/2024
Despite its six-episode run, the Don Cheadle-helmed The Big Cigar packs too much into too little time. Go to Full Review Pat Stacey Irish Independent 05/30/2024
Actors playing the likes of Richard Pryor and Jack Nicholson add nothing. The episodes are short (40 minutes), yet The Big Cigar manages to be a bit of a drag. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Andrei D @RT74856639 06/18/2024 Cannot settle on a tone, seems rushed See more Jake S @RT35398058 06/12/2024 I knew nothing about this story and it captivated me from minute one. The portrayal of Huey Newton is wonderful. I highly recommend this show. See more Greg B @RT43548459 06/11/2024 This show is amazing. Great story, great acting. See more Robin D @RT07418051 06/11/2024 The Big Cigar is a fantastic biopic with an awesome cast that really brings the story to life. It dives into the intriguing life of Huey P. Newton, blending history, comedy and drama in a way that keeps you hooked. The actors do a phenomenal job, adding depth and making the characters feel real. If you love biographical stories and great performances, The Big Cigar is definitely worth watching. See more lyndon b @RT26248883 06/10/2024 This show is brilliant! Love the tone. So fresh! See more Pitching B @RT65204383 06/10/2024 Great series! Holland and Nicola’s relationship is interesting, but it’s the the multiple internal conflicts that Holland deftly deals with drives the show. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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André Holland

Huey P. Newton

Alessandro Nivola

Bert Schneider

Tiffany Boone

Gwen Fontaine

P.J. Byrne

Steve Blauner

Marc Menchaca

Agent Sydney Clark

Moses Ingram

Teressa Dixon

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired May 17, 2024 Panther/ Producer On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P Newton revives a revolution and comes across a surprising donor. Details Episode 2 Aired May 17, 2024 The Cuban Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place; Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation. Details Episode 3 Aired May 24, 2024 Guns and Matzah Huey and Eldridge remain divided; Bert and Steve clash over Huey; the road to Cuba turns out to be more dangerous. Details Episode 4 Aired May 31, 2024 What Are Friends For? Plans are altered after a messy confrontation; everyone gets to know about Huey and Bobby's differences; Agent Clark is desperate to achieve the end result. Details Episode 5 Aired Jun 7, 2024 Lost Paradise Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government; tragedy strikes Bert; Huey receives life-changing news and hits another roadblock. Details Episode 6 Aired Jun 14, 2024 The Pirate Bert puts in a lot of effort to demonstrate his loyalty; Gwen inspires a grand gesture; the legacy of Huey lives on. Details

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Season Info

Director
Don Cheadle, Damon Thomas, Tiffany Johnson
Executive Producer
Don Cheadle, Janine Sherman Barrois, Joshuah Bearman, Joshua Davis, Arthur Spector, Jim Hecht
Screenwriter
Jim Hecht, Laurence Andries, Valerie Woods
Network
Apple TV
Genre
Drama, Mystery & Thriller, Biography
Original Language
English
Release Date
May 17, 2024