The Big Cigar
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| Based on | "The Big Cigar" by Joshuah Bearman |
| Developed by | Jim Hecht |
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| Composer | Robert Glasper |
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| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 6 |
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| Running time | 37-41 minutes |
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| Network | Apple TV+ |
| Release | May 17 – June 14, 2024 |
The Big Cigar is a 2024 biographical drama television miniseries developed by Jim Hecht, based on the 2012 Playboy article of the same name by Joshuah Bearman. Following the events of the Black Panther Party in 1970s, the series is about party founder Huey P. Newton escaping from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to Cuba with the help of Bert Schneider for an elaborate plan.
The miniseries stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, P. J. Byrne, and Marc Menchaca. The Big Cigar premiered its first two episodes on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2024, and received generally positive reviews from critics. The series concluded on June 14, 2024.