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Overview

A coming-of-age joyride about Cootie, a 13ft tall young Black man in Oakland, CA. Having grown up hidden away, Cootie soon experiences the beauty and contradictions of the world for the first time. He forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol, a real life superhero named The Hero.

Series cast

Jharrel Jerome

Kuti "Cootie"

Kara Young

Jones

Allius Barnes

Scat

Olivia Washington

Flora

Mike Epps

Matisse

Carmen Ejogo

LaFrancine

Walton Goggins

Jay Whittle / The He...

Trailers and videos

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

Season overview

A coming-of-age joyride about Cootie, a 13ft tall young Black man in Oakland, CA. Having grown up hidden away, Cootie soon experiences the beauty and contradictions of the world for the first time. He forms friendships, finds love, navigates awkward situations, and encounters his idol, a real life superhero named The Hero.

Episode 1 You a Big MuthaF*cka

Heart, head.

Episode 2 The Universe and My Spirit

Hands, feet.

Episode 3 Paco Rabanne

As long as I push.

Episode 4 Balance Beam

There is no defeat.

Episode 5 Brillo, if Possible

A clear mind shall nourish and truth is never weak.

Episode 6 It Requires Trust on My Part

I suffer for the day when all shall gain.

Episode 7 A Metaphor for What

I’ll be ready for the world — and ready for the pain.