We Need to Talk About Cosby offers an in-depth look at the ground-breaking career and personal descent of one TV's most famous stars. This four-part series on the rise and fall of Bill Cosby looks set to be one the most talked-about documentaries of the year. Read on to make sure you know how to watch We Need to Talk About Cosby and stream this highly-anticipated show online from anywhere.
Premiere date: Sunday, January 30
Time: 10pm EST / 7pm PT
US stream: Showtime Now (opens in new tab)
Streaming options elsewhere: Crave (opens in new tab) (CA) Stan (opens in new tab) (AU)
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The star and creator of the 1980's hit TV comedy The Cosby Show was jailed for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home in 2004. His conviction was overturned in June 2021.
Directed by stand-up comedian W. Kamau Bell, this new series places Cosby’s life and work under the microscope, in tandem with the harrowing accusations made by more than 60 women who said they were victims of sexual assault by the star.
The documentary sees academics, former collaborators and several of his accusers discuss Cosby’s cultural impact and the fallout from his conviction and subsequent release from prison, with the show's synopsis posing the question: "Can you separate the art from the artist? Should you even try?"
Read on to find out how to watch We Need to Talk About Cosby online from anywhere.
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Can I watch We Need to Talk About Cosby online in the UK?
While Showcase content regularly makes its way to Sky (opens in new tab), and its Sky Atlantic channel, there's currently no confirmed UK broadcaster for this much talked-about documentary.
If you're a US citizen, you can still tune in using the Showtime Now 30-day free trial (opens in new tab) from the UK using a VPN (opens in new tab).
Can I watch We Need to Talk About Cosby online in Australia?
It's a similar story in Australia, with no word on when any broadcaster Down Under will be showing the docuseries.