Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul (2023)
Synopsis
In this docuseries, a scrappy electronic cigarette startup becomes a multibillion-dollar company until an epidemic causes its success to go up in smoke.
Creator
R. J. Cutler, Darryl Frank, Justin Falvey
Network
Netflix
Episodes
Episodes
The Spark
Two Stanford graduates set out to disrupt the tobacco industry by creating a sleek new product for adult smokers but run into a series of struggles.
First Impressions
Upon launch, Juul rolls out an edgy campaign targeting youth culture until the popular ads come under criticism and spur new regulations from the FDA.
Where's My Juul?
Viral social media videos and word-of-mouth send Juul and its flavor pods flying off shelves — and into the hands of kids, causing nationwide outrage.
Overnight Billionaires
A landmark deal makes billionaires of Juul's founders but leaves other employees torn. A health crisis linked to vaping jeopardizes the company's future.
Cast
Trailer
Details
Original Title
Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
4
Production
Amblin Television, This Machine Filmworks, TIME Studios
