David Oyelowois no stranger to the past.

The implications behind those themes, however, speak louder than words.

What Is ‘Government Cheese’ About?

David Oyelowo in the poster for Government Cheese

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It’s a shock to the system for Hampton to see his family doing just fine without him.

What does it do?

I’m glad you asked: it’s a self-sharpening drill that will change the mechanist industry.

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What does God have planned for him?

Should Hampton surrender control and let Jesus take the wheel?

Another month of quality over quantity for Apple TV+.

The Hampton family watching Einstein try to pole vault in their front yard in Government Cheese

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Astoria, lodged behind an unforgiving secretary’s desk, longs to put her design degree to use.

Old habits die hard, however, especially when unforeseen circumstances back him into an ethical corner.

Death threats aside,Hampton is a superbly engaging and illuminating change of pace for Oyelowo.

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Government Cheese follows a recently released convict as he strives to reconnect with his family while resisting the pull of his past criminal endeavors. With a touch of divine intervention, the protagonist navigates the challenges of reintegration into society.

His natural charisma shifts to match the vibes of an enthusiastic, suave charmer and semi-scoundrel.

Ellison plays affable with instinctive ease, and Winston demonstrates a superb range of complex, vulnerable emotions.

After an intriguing but somewhat ponderous first half,Government Cheesefinds its footing at the halfway point.

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The first four episodes ofGovernment Cheesepremiere April 16 on Apple TV+.

New episodes air weekly.

With a touch of divine intervention, the protagonist navigates the challenges of reintegration into society.

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Government Cheese

David Oyelowo