Overview

• Premiering April 16, 2025, 'Government Cheese' is now streaming on Apple TV+ with new episodes released weekly.
• The show follows ex-con Hampton Chambers, played by David Oyelowo, as he attempts to reconnect with his family and launch his invention, the 'Bit Magician.'
• Critics praise Oyelowo's performance but express concerns over the show's erratic surrealism and lack of narrative cohesion.
• Co-created by Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr, the series draws on Hunter’s personal experiences and blends surrealist aesthetics with themes of resilience and reinvention.
• The title references government-issued processed cheese, serving as a metaphor for resourcefulness and making the most out of limited means.