TV series
The Big Cigar
2024, English, on Apple TV. Created by Jim Hecht.
Lights. Camera. Revolution.
Black Panther Party co-founder Huey P. Newton enlists an unlikely ally—Hollywood producer Bert Schneider—to elude an FBI manhunt and escape to Cuba.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- 41 min
- Status
- Ended in 2024
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Where to watch The Big Cigar
The Big Cigar is streaming on Apple TV in India.
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Apple TV Amazon ChannelAvailability in India as of 1 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E6: The Pirate
Aired 13 June 2024
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jim HechtCreator
- André HollandHuey P. Newton · 6 ep
- Alessandro NivolaBert Schneider · 6 ep
- Tiffany BooneGwen Fontaine · 6 ep
- P.J. ByrneSteve Blauner · 6 ep
- Marc MenchacaAgent Sydney Clark · 6 ep
- Moses IngramTeressa Dixon · 6 ep
- Jaime Ray NewmanRoz Torrance · 6 ep
- Hudson Robert WursterMichael Torrance · 6 ep
- Rebecca DaltonJessica · 6 ep
- Inny ClemonsRichard Pryor · 6 ep
- Noah EmmerichStanley Schneider · 6 ep
- Olli HaaskiviArtie Ross · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 16 May 2024
- Last aired
- 13 June 2024
- Network
- Apple TV
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Miniseries
- Rated
- A
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What The Big Cigar is based on
The Big Cigar is adapted from a magazine, newspaper or article.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Big Cigar: quick answers
Is The Big Cigar worth watching?
The Big Cigar doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Big Cigar are there?
The Big Cigar has 1 season and 6 episodes, about 41 minutes each.
Is The Big Cigar finished?
Yes. The Big Cigar ended in 2024, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Big Cigar on?
The Big Cigar is streaming on Apple TV in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
The Big Cigar parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Big Cigar is rated A. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Big Cigar?
If you liked The Big Cigar, try Chicago P.D., Grimm, 21 Jump Street.
Who created The Big Cigar?
The Big Cigar was created by Jim Hecht and stars André Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone.
What is The Big Cigar based on?
The Big Cigar is adapted from a magazine, newspaper or article.