Bupkis is an upcoming comedy series written, executive produced, and starring Saturday Night Live alum Pete Davidson. Detailing a fictionalised version of Pete Davidson’s life, the highly anticipated show will also see several notable figures appearing as guest stars, including Al Gore, Steve Buscemi, John Mulaney, and Bobby Cannavale, just to name a few. Goodfellas and The Irishman actor Joe Pesci also stars as Davidson’s grandfather while Nurse Jackie actress Edie Falco plays his mother.
Premiering this month, find out more about the new series and how you can watch online in Australia.
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Bupkis TV series preview
Inspired by Pete Davidson‘s real life, Bupkis will be a hilarious and fascinating take on the comedian’s life, combining factual storytelling with absurd elements stemming from Davidson’s unadulterated and entirely unique worldview, a colorful quality he’s best known for.
Davidson co-wrote Bupkis with his longtime friend and collaborator Dave Sirus, alongside showrunner Judah Miller. Executive producers for the series include Lorne Michaels, Andrew Singer, and Erin David, while Jason Orley will serve as director and co-executive producer.
From Steve Buscemi to Al Gore, it will also be interesting to see every guest star joining Davidson on his new show. Other confirmed celebrities to appear are Charlie Day, Brad Garrett, Simon Rex, Ray Romano, Kenan Thompson, and Chase Sui Wonders.
Bupkis release date
The new half-hour TV series is scheduled to premiere in Australia on 4th May, with all eight episodes dropping at once on BINGE. The show also launches on Foxtel and later on Foxtel Now from Sunday, 7 May at 7.30pm on FOX8 with new episodes airing weekly.
| Bupkis (2023) | BINGE | Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 7 May 2023 |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 14 May 2023 |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 21 May 2023 |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 28 May 2023 |
| Episode 5 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 4 June 2023 |
| Episode 6 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 11 June 2023 |
| Episode 7 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 18 June 2023 |
| Episode 8 | Thur, 4 May 2023 | Sun, 25 June 2023 |
Bupkis trailer
The trailer for Bupkis is finally available. You can watch it here.
What other streaming services are Bupkis on?
In this new comedy series, Pete Davidson offers a grounded storytelling with absurd elements using none other than his own life as inspiration. In Australia, Bupkis drops on streaming TV via BINGE, and later on Foxtel and Foxtel Now. As of this time, they’re the only confirmed providers for the new show.
| Streaming Services | Bupkis TV show |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes |
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Paramount+ | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Bupkis on Foxtel Now
In Australia, the new series debuts on Foxtel via the FOX8 channel, which is already a part of the standard Foxtel Plus bundle. When signing up, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers and deals.
You can also catch the premiere of the TV show when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Even easier for new customers, Foxtel still offers a free 10-day trial to access everything on its platform. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
How to watch Bupkis on BINGE
Another alternative to stream Pete Davidson’s new show is BINGE. Fortunately, they still offer a 14-day free trial so new customers can explore heaps of shows and movies before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A BINGE Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy high definition on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contracts so you can cancel anytime.
How to watch Bupkis with Telstra
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE can be added through Telstra, hence, Telstra customers can access these streaming platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees for 12 months with Foxtel, while Foxtel Now and BINGE via Telstra come with free months of subscriptions.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app.
On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free!
Bupkis TV series cast
The Pete Davidson-led series also stars Joe Pesci and Edie Falco, who will be playing his grandfather Joe Larocca and mother Amy Davidson, respectively. The show will also showcase some of the biggest names in the industry making guest appearances. Check out the complete cast of Burkis below.
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of the best shows on TV and the latest blockbusters, which you can explore by checking out what’s on BINGE.
When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV and movie catalogue.
Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include smash hits like House of the Dragon, Euphoria, Succession, and many more. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Now Box: Yes
- Sony Android TV: Yes – OS Android 8 – Android 12
- iOS Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via Foxtel Go app (iOS 9.35 or above)
- Android Mobiles/Tablets: Yes – Via
native app (Lollipop 5.0 or above) - PC/Mac: Yes – Windows devices running Windows 7 and above. Mac devices running OS X Yosemite 10.10 and above
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting
- Google Nest: Yes – on Foxtel Go via a compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay
- Gaming consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro (Foxtel Play on PlayStation 3)
- Samsung Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017 models and above, running on Tizen 3.0 or above. (Foxtel Play on 2015 and 2016 models)
- LG Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2017-2022 models, running webOS 3.5 or above
- Hisense Smart TVs: Yes – Select 2019 – 2020 models
- Shield TV: Yes – on Shield TV and Shield TV Pro
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 or above
- Android: Yes – Devices with Android 5.0 and above (Android 13 beta versions are not supported)
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Via casting (only on Multiroom service)
- Google Nest: Yes – Via compatible Chromecast device connected or built-in to your TV
- Apple TV: Yes – Via AirPlay (only on Multiroom service)
- Smart TVs: Yes – Via casting only (only on Multiroom service)
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
