The Big Cigar

Last Modified: 2026-02-08 6:21:00 PM | Created: 2024-06-17

The Big Cigar is a biographical drama thriller miniseries developed by Jim Hecht based on the 2012 Playboy article by Joshuah Bearman. It was released from 17 May 2024 to 14 June 2024 on Apple TV+.

Release Date, OTTs, Episodes, Languages, and Subtitles

Drama Name	The Big Cigar
Show Type	Tv Series
Also Known As	The Big Cigar (TV Series)
Country of Origin	United States	Original Language	English
Subtitle(s)	English	No. of Episodes	6 Episodes
Release Date	May 17, 2024	End Date	June 14, 2024
Broadcast Day	Friday
Watch On	Apple TV+	Episode Duration	39 minutes
Productions
Genres	Drama, Thriller, Biographical

Synopsis Of The Big Cigar

It is set in 1974, the series chronicles the manhunt for Huey P. Newton, the founder of the Black Panther Party, who seeks the help of film producer Bert Schneider as he tries to escape to Cuba.

Full Cast List

Marc Menchaca

as Sydney Clark (Lead)

TV Series Creators

Directors	Don Cheadle Damon Thomas	Producers	Dan Kaplow Joshua Levey Adam Ben Frank
Screenwriters	...	Editors	Suki Medencevic Carmen Cabana
Music & Theme	Robert Glasper