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Government Cheese
Season 1
TV-MA
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Hampton Chambers a newly released ex-convict striving to leave his criminal history behind and reunite with his family. Amidst this struggle, he grapples with frequent inexplicable moments of divine intervention.
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Where to Watch Government Cheese • Season 1
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10 Episodes
The Gospel of Kenny Sharp
E1
The Gospel of Kenny Sharp
On the heels of his return home, Hampton reckons with all the changes that took place during his long absence.
Trial and Error
E2
Trial and Error
Hampton's first day of freedom takes a few surprising turns. Astoria gets interrupted at work.
Two Doors
E3
Two Doors
Astoria enjoys a night out on the town, and Hampton gets sidetracked.
A Long Road Home
E4
A Long Road Home
The Chambers kids embark on a quest, while Hampton kills two birds with one stone.
Father Facts, Figures, and Failures
E5
Father Facts, Figures, and Failures
Hampton coaxes Harrison into some father-son bonding at Lake Piru.
Parable of Drawing in the Net
E6
Parable of Drawing in the Net
On day two of the fishing trip, Hampton faces some unexpected consequences.
The Woman on the Roof
E7
The Woman on the Roof
During a rare moment of solitude, Astoria attempts to work on her design portfolio.
An Evening with Abraham Cohen
E8
An Evening with Abraham Cohen
Hampton makes a difficult decision. Astoria takes another leap of faith.
R&D
E9
R&D
Einstein and Hampton visit Rocketcorp, and Astoria receives some news.
St. Hampton
E10
St. Hampton
The summer solstice arrives, propelling each member of the Chambers family down a new path.
Cast of Season 1
David Oyelowo
Hampton Chambers / Executive Producer
Simone Missick
Astoria
Jahi Di'Allo Winston
Harrison
Evan Ellison
Einstein
Bokeem Woodbine
Bootsy
Jeremy Bobb
Manny Brinks
Louis Cancelmi
Jean-Guy Prevost
Adam Beach
Rudy
Mykelti Williamson
Gus
Paul Hunter
Executive Producer
Charles D. King
Executive Producer
Aeysha Carr
Executive Producer
Jelani Johnson
Executive Producer
Ali Brown
Executive Producer
Sheila Phillips
Producer
Vernon Davidson
Co-Producer
Marta Fernandez
Co-Producer
Ahmadou Seck
Co-Producer
Jamila Hunter
Co-Producer
Emilio J. Mazariegos
Associate Producer
Government Cheese • Season 1 Ratings & Reviews
Newsday
Robert Levin
It's unclassifiable and unpredictable, in the best possible ways.
JoBlo's Movie Network
Alex Maidy
Government Cheese is not a mystery or action-oriented but a slice of life from the past full of intriguing characters, but maybe not enough of a story to earn a second season.
Wall Street Journal
John Anderson
The cast is game, although their characters' relationship to reality is frequently estranged. Mr. Oyelowo plays Hampton as a kind of Candide, an optimist in spite of everything and forgiving of almost anything.
NPR
Eric Deggans
There are many times when this drama isn't sure what kind of story it wants to tell. But when it lets Oyelowo do his thing -- backed by ace supporting actors like Bokeem Woodbine and Simone Missick -- it's a fun ride.
IGN Movies
Steven Nguyen Scaife
All but devoid of inspired storytelling or stylistic daring, the mild eccentricities of this series only ever feel, at best, like an affectation.
Variety
Aramide Tinubu
Despite solid performances, the show's erratic surrealism, baffling narrative and jumbling themes don't amount to much. Instead, the show becomes a meandering account of a man making one poor decision after another.
New York Times
Mike Hale
What "Government Cheese" really offers is something softer and more common: a mildly sardonic, artfully presented magical realism.
Los Angeles Times
Robert Lloyd
Belongs to a class of visually striking comic dramas that slip in out of the naturalistic "real" world, while remaining emotionally coherent
Decider
Joel Keller
There are certainly funny moments in the first episode of Government Cheese, and we like the potential of the story, plus the performances of Oyelowo and Missick.
RogerEbert.com
Nandini Balial
Dragging out a high-concept surrealist comedy to 10 episodes cannot help but dull its impact.
Inverse
Dais Johnston
A visually gorgeous, stylistic journey that uses the TV format for all its worth, telling a winding story that's worth it just for the journey to get there.
IndieWire
Ben Travers
There's no hook to lure viewers back for a potential Season 2, no revelation to gasp at, no big laugh to be had. Instead, Government Cheese relies on quirk (and a few superficial religious references) to cover for its lack of depth and humor.
The Hollywood Reporter
Daniel Fienberg
Unfortunately, by the end of the 10-episode first season it becomes clear that Government Cheese is excellent at introducing creatively enticing ideas and dismal at following through.
Collider
Kelcie Mattson
Government Cheese's standout moments, while quite sharp, could have benefited from tighter pacing to match, but it's still a joy to watch a project with its feet on the ground and its head in the clouds, and its leap of faith sticks the landing.
Paste Magazine
Elijah Gonzalez
I wish it were a bit more filling, but Government Cheese eventually provides just enough to satisfy a hunger for the unusual.
What She Said
Anne Brodie
If you like the peculiar, offbeat, unpredictable, far out, this is for you. Will the pain of freedom never end? Really funny, wild and definitely surreal. Also, it's 1969 and the clothes, home décor and speech are joyously ripped from the times.
FandomWire
Alan French
Ultimately, Government Cheese still gets intriguing performances out of Missick, Woodbine, and Cancelmi to show the tone is manageable. However, it is a problem that the series struggles with at times, and the uneven execution creates some drag.
VisAbleBlackwoman (Medium)
Jeanine T. Abraham
Government Cheese made me think, what if one of my all-time favorite films, Raising Arizona, was reimagined by Black writers? The answer is that it is brilliant.
CBR
Nicholas Brooks
Government Cheese is a powerful show for conveying this idea as well as a life lesson; whether it be through connecting with Hampton, Astoria, or the rest of the family, the series is about staying true to oneself.
Awards Buzz
Abe Friedtanzer
It's sometimes hard to find a solid point of access to get into the very distinctive mood of this show. However offbeat this show might be, Oyelowo has understood the assignment.
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