Government Cheese: American C.R.E.A.M

It's the 1960's in the San Fernando valley, and Hampton is finding his faith - trying to take "Government Cheese" and make Mac.

You won't make it more than 20 minutes into the show without having all your illusions shattered about what you're watching. Hustling to get himself and his family out from the shadow of his past, our her Hampton finds absolutely ingenious ways to brave the onslaught of life at his doorstep.

Without spoiling anything, this is an incredibly well produced, well made, glittering 1960's dream of a show with some absolutely mind-numbingly good performances up and down the ticket. Poised, stylised, but not precious, the story will take you up and down on a dime, and is apparently based on the real life upbringing of writer Paul Hunter and his father, who we were told by David Oyelowo was analogous to Hampton in the show.

Though it’s tempered in its approach (the show really is episodic the way it’s supposed to be), there’s no shortage of stakes, and the pacing is brilliant - I'd liken it to a blockbuster in it's pacing.

There are no easy ways out, but you are rewarded for your faith.

My deepest thanks to We Are Parable for the invite!