The Big Cigar

Season

2024

5.9

Black Panther founder Huey P. Newton escapes from the FBI to Cuba with the assistance of famed producer Bert Schneider in an impossibly elaborate plan that goes wrong every way it possibly can.

Clips & Trailers

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Episode List

S1 • E1

Panther/Producer

On the heels of his overturned conviction, Huey P. Newton reignites a revolution and meets an unexpected donor.

S1 • E2

The Cuban

Huey and Bert's bold plan falls into place. Huey attempts to move the Black Panther Party away from armed confrontation.

S1 • E3

Guns & Matzah

Huey and Eldridge stand divided. Bert and Steve clash over Huey. The road to Cuba becomes increasingly treacherous.

S1 • E4

What Are Friends For?

A chaotic confrontation leads to a change of plans. Huey and Bobby's differences come to light. Agent Clark pulls out all the stops.

S1 • E5

Lost Paradise

Clark puts pressure on the Mexican government. Tragedy strikes Bert. Huey receives life-changing news--and hits another roadblock.

S1 • E6

The Pirate

Series finale. Bert works hard to prove his loyalty. Gwen inspires a grand gesture. Huey's legacy lives on.

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Cast

André Holland

Huey P. Newton

Alessandro Nivola

Bert Schneider

Tiffany Boone

Gwen Fontaine

P.J. Byrne

Steve Blauner

Marc Menchaca

Agent Sydney Clark

Thamela Mpumlwana

Lil Bobby Hutton

Alex Spencer

Big Bob Heard

Moses Ingram

Teressa Dixon

Jordane Christie

Bobby Seale

James Cade

Agent Anderson