How to watch The Sympathizer online from anywhere
A spy is torn between his head and heart in this Vietnam War thriller
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A complex espionage thriller directed by Park Chan-wook,The Sympathizerfollows The Captain (Hoa Xuande), an undercover operative for North Vietnam towards the end of the Vietnam War.The Sympathizerpremiered onHBOandMaxon Sunday, April 14. The series is shown on Crave in Canada, Sky in the UK, and Binge and Foxtel in Australia.
Just when he thought he was out, they pull him back in. Having initially been unwaveringly devoted to the Viet Cong cause, The Captain has his loyalties severely tested when he’s informed that his mission doesn’t end with the war.
Mẫn (Duy Nguyễn), The Captain’s childhood friend and handler, invokes their mutual bond in a bid to strongarm him into immersing himself in LA’s new South Vietnamese community – for good reason, it transpires, as the General is plotting a counter. The thing about people, however, is they have a tendency to grow on you, and it isn’t long before The Captain’s politics and relationships are drawn into sharp conflict.
Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel and starring Sandra Oh, David Duchovny, John Cho and Robert Downey Jr. (in multiple roles), read on as we explain how to watchThe Sympathizerfrom anywhere.
Where to watch The Sympathizer
How to watch The Sympathizer in the US
The Sympathizerairs on linear channel HBO at9pm ET/PTeachSunday. It follows a weekly release schedule and there are seven episodes in total, with the series finale set to air onMay 26.
If you’ve cut the cord or don’t have HBO as a part of your cable package, you can just as easily watchThe SympathizeronMaxinstead. As above, new episodes are available to stream at 9pm ET each Sunday.
There are threeMax pricepoints: $9.99 a month with commercials, the $15.99 commercial-free subscription – both offering HD video quality – and the Ultimate Ad-Free plan, which at $19.99 provides 4K streaming, Dolby Atmos audio, and the ability to download up to 100 titles to watch offline.
There’s also the option tosave up to 20% when you subscribe to an annual plan. That’s $99.99 for the ad-supported plan, $149.99 for the ad-free option, or $199.99 to go all-in with the Ultimate Ad-Free plan. Either way, when you go annual you essentially bag yourself two months’ worth of free streaming.
What else can I watch on Max?
You’ll also get access to a huge library of top-drawer entertainment, including critically acclaimed seriesTrue Detective,The Last of Us,Succession,The White Lotus,Abbott ElementaryandGame of Thrones, award-winning animation from Studio Ghibli, DC Universe shows likePeacemaker,Doom PatrolandHarley Quinn. All that, plus epic blockbusters such asDune Part 2,Avatar: The Way of Waterand all eight Harry Potter movies.
The 7-dayMax free trialhas long since been discontinued. But, if you’re a current HBO Now subscriber or pay for HBO through your cable provider, you could be entitled to Max at no extra cost.
Devices compatible with Max include iPhone and Android devices,AppleandSamsungTVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles, Chromecast andChromebooks, and laptops and PCs.Max on RokuandAmazon Fire Stickare also available.
How to watch The Sympathizer in the UK
The Sympathizerwill premiere on Sky Atlantic in the UK at9pm BSTonMonday,May 27. New episodes will air in the same slot each week, though the entire series will be available as a boxset from launch.
It will be available to stream via theSky Goservice, which has dedicated apps for iOS, iPadOS and Android devices, along with Xbox and PlayStation consoles. You can also watch through Sky’s pay as you go option,NOW.
If you’re not a Sky customer, you can check out our dedicated guide toSky TV deals and packagesfor today’s best prices.
Don’t fancy being locked in to a long, expensive contract? Consider the moreflexible streaming option, NOW.
How to watch The Sympathizer in Canada
You can watchThe Sympathizerexclusively onCravein Canada at9pm ET/PTeachSunday. The season finale is set for May 26.
There are three subscription options available: Basic with Ads at CA$9.99 a month (plus tax), Standard with Ads for CA$14.99, and the ad-free Premium Plan, which is CA$19.99. You can save around 15% when you opt for an annual subscription too. But first, you can take advantage of Crave’s7-day free trialif you’re new to the service.
Crave offers classic HBO series, on-demand movies, Crave originals and Showtime content, including addictive TV shows likeThe Gloaming,Dexter, and 30 Rock, in addition to the latest Max releases, such asTrue Detective: Night Country.
How to watch The Sympathizer for free in Australia
The Sympathizerairs on Fox Showcase in Australia, with streaming available viaFoxtel NowandBinge, both of which offer new users a free trial.
Episodes land at 10.40am AEST each Monday, with the season finale set for May 27.
Foxtel Now offers a full package, cable-like experience. Boasting 70+ channels and a10-day free trial, get the Foxtel Now Essentials Base pack and pay just $25 a month to watchThe Sympathizer.
Starting at just AU$10 a month, Binge is very temptingly priced, and what’s more, new customers are entitled to a generous14-day free trial, meaning you can try before you buy.
Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.
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