Apple TV+ has released the trailer for Government Cheese, a new comedy series starring and executive produced by David Oyelowo. The show, premiering on April 16th with the first four episodes, follows a family’s unusual life after the father’s release from prison.
Here’s the Lowdown: Government Cheese, set in 1969, is a family comedy with an unconventional twist. It follows the Chambers family, whose lives are changed when Hampton Chambers (Oyelowo) comes home after being in prison. He discovers his wife Astoria (Simone Missick) and sons Einstein (Evan Ellison) and Harrison (Jahi Di’Allo Winston) have created a unique family structure while he was gone. New episodes will be shown every Wednesday until May 28.
What This Means Now: The show mixes comedy and family drama, providing a different and perhaps insightful look at family connections and how society sees them. The 1969 setting brings another point of interest, with the potential to show the social and cultural changes of that time.
The Bigger Picture: Government Cheese represents a notable release for Apple TV+, with a respected actor in Oyelowo taking a lead role both on screen and behind the scenes. Paul Hunter and Aeysha Carr created the series, and also wrote, executive produced, and co-run the show. With backing from Apple Studios and MACRO Television Studios, the series points to a considerable commitment to this unusual family’s story. The series starts on Apple TV+ on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
