How to watch Mrs America: stream every episode online from anywhere
Now widely available for free
After an initial release on Hulu, limited miniseries Mrs America is now available in a number of countries all over the world. Starring Cate Blanchett, the equal rights drama has received rave reviews - so follow our guide as we explain how to watch Mrs America online from anywhere.
Mrs America first released in the US, where it's still available exclusively on Hulu. The series is is now also available to watch for free in the UK via BBC iPlayer, where all nine episodes of the miniseries are now available.
Picking up rave reviews as soon as it launched, Mrs America tells the true story of the rise of second-wave feminism in the 1970s. It tracks the movement to pass the Equal Rights Amendment and the campaign opposing the bill led by prominent conservative, Phyllis Schlafly (played by Blanchett).
The series also examines the movement's political fallout, including the rise of the Moral Majority in the US.
As well as having Blanchett in the lead role, the series also boasts a stellar supporting cast that includes Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Paulson, Rose Byrne, Uzo Aduba, Margo Martindale, John Slattery, James Marsden and Melanie Lynskey.
Read on to find out how to watch Mrs America online and stream it from all corners of the globe - including all the free viewing options available.
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How to watch Mrs America from outside your country
Mrs America has already begun airing in the US and is also set to be released in the UK and Australia in the coming weeks. If you're looking to get stuck into the show but are going abroad, you might worry that you'll be unable to watch the show using your normal streaming service, due to pesky geo-blocking restrictions.
Fortunately, there's an easy solution. Downloading a VPN will allow you to watch Mrs America no matter where you are. This simple bit of software changes your IP address so that you can access episodes live or on demand as they become available, just as if you were lying on the couch munching your favorite takeout.
While there are hundreds of VPNs to choose from, we always recommend ExpressVPN. As well as being fast, simple, and straightforward to install, it's also compatible with a whole host of devices - Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS and Android to name some of the main ones.
Plus, ExpressVPN's flexible 30-day money back guarantee is difficult to argue with. Even better, you can purchase an annual plan for a 49% discount and 3 months extra FREE – a brilliant offer for an essential bit of software.
Once installed, select the location of your home country and simply click connect. You’ll then be able to easily watch Mrs America from pretty much anywhere in the world.
How to watch Mrs America online for FREE in the UK
When it first launched on Hulu in the US, it was confirmed that the BBC had secured the UK rights for the show, to be shown on BBC Two and streamed via BBC iPlayer.
The wait is over and all nine episodes of Mrs America are now live on iPlayer, so it's completely free to watch in the UK (provided you've got a valid TV license). You'll need to set up an iPlayer account if you don't already have one, but this is easy and doesn't require much more than a working email address.
Those currently in the UK from a country where Mrs America is already available to stream can use a VPN as described above to access the service they normally use and pay for at home.
How to watch Mrs America for in the US for FREE
While Mrs America is an FX Original, it's one of the first batch of shows that is being offered exclusively for streaming first on Hulu alongside the likes of Alex Garland's Devs and The Old Man, which is set to star Jeff Bridges.
All episodes have now aired and are available to watch on demand, so take advantage of a FREE 1-month Hulu trial to catch them all without paying a penny.
One of the main benefits of Hulu is that you can watch it on nearly anything, with the Hulu app available for: Android and iOS devices, Apple TV, Chromecast, Amazon Echo Show and Fire TV devices, select smart TVs and Android TVs, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, Mac, PC and Roku streamers. So whatever your platform, don't hold back and take advantage of that free Hulu trial today.
Remember, as per our guide above, if you find yourself out of the country, you can use clever software like ExpressVPN to watch Mrs America just as if you were at home.
Stream Mrs America and watch online for FREE in Australia
TV fans in Australia are in luck, as all episodes of Mrs America are now available to stream on Binge - a new streaming service from pay TV provider Foxtel.
To access Binge, simply click on the sign-up links below. There are three tiers on offer starting at AU$10 per month, however, you could opt to try the service out via its 14-day free trial.
Additionally, subscribers to Foxtel's cable service or the company's streaming service, Foxtel Now can also view the series through those avenues.
Foxtel Now's entry-level ‘Pop + Lifestyle’ plan costs AU$25 and includes HBO’s Succession. You can enjoy a 10-day free trial just by providing your credit card details, and you won’t be charged until the trial period elapses.
If you happen to be going abroad and are worried that geo-blocking will stop you from watching Mrs America like you normally would back home, don't worry - just use a VPN to point yourself back to Australia and you'll be able to stream as usual.
How to watch Mrs America: stream online in Canada
TV aficionados in Canada are also in luck when it comes to watching Mrs America.
The show aired on FX not long after its US release, and is now available on demand via the companion FX NOW streaming service. However, the app isn't available on a standalone basis, only for FX cable subscribers. Consult your local provider for pricing if you haven't already got FX as part of your deal.
Already pay for FX but find yourself abroad and wondering where to watch Mrs America? Stream it just like you would at home by using a VPN to magically reappear in Canada and gain access to the FX NOW app as per usual.
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James is a technology journalist with nearly 10 years experience and currently Sports and TV Streaming Editor at Future, where he works across TechRadar, T3 and Tom's Guide. He is here to help you find the best ways to watch sports, TV shows and movies online. Previously, he was News and Features Editor at Trusted Reviews, Editor of Lifehacker UK, and Senior Staff Writer at ITProPortal.