Dead Hot TV series | Credit: TMDB
UK comedy thriller Dead Hot has been confirmed to make its Australian premiere this month. It stars Extraordinary actor Bilal Hasna as Elliott, who’s still grieving the disappearance of the love of his life, Peter. Offering him some solace is his best friend Jess, Peter’s twin sister.
When a prospective romantic interest for Elliott enters the picture, Jess is suddenly contacted by someone claiming to be Peter. Chaos ensues right after that in this quirky new series now dubbed as “Skins meets Queer as Folk” with a touch of horror.
Dead Hot release date Australia
The Dead Hot release date in Australia has been confirmed to happen on Monday, 18 August with all six episodes dropping on HBO Max at once.
If you’re a Foxtel customer, HBO Max is part of your Foxtel subscription. You can access HBO content through the app on your iQ box at no additional cost (Basic with Ads plan only).
| Dead Hot Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
| Episode 2 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
| Episode 3 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
| Episode 4 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
| Episode 5 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
| Episode 6 | Mon, 18 Aug 2025 | HBO Max |
Is Dead Hot TV show on Foxtel?
Yes, shows on HBO Max are available on Foxtel. HBO’s streaming app is built in to Foxtel’s iQ boxes (the latest iQ5, also iQ3 and iQ4), letting you access every HBO Max content, including Dead Hot.
Dead Hot TV series trailer
The 2024 Dead Hot TV show finally streams in Australia. Don’t miss its premiere on HBO Max. You can also watch the trailer here:
What is the plot of the Dead Hot TV series?
Dead Hot centres on Elliot (Bilal Hasna) and Jess (Vivian Oparah)—best friends bonded by grief. Five years earlier, Elliot’s boyfriend (and Jess’s twin brother), Peter, disappeared and all that was found was his severed finger. While everyone thinks he died, Elliott and Jess remain a little hopeful that Peter is still alive somewhere.
Traumatised by the circumstances of Peter’s disappearance, Elliott swears he’d never love again—that is until he meets a mysterious new guy named Will. But there’s something about Will and his arrival to Elliott’s life that feels amiss. Jess, meanwhile, is being contacted by “Peter”. What follows is an unpredictable journey with shocking twists in every turn.
The series is created by Charlotte Coben, who also served as executive producer with Nicola Shindler. Coben wrote all six episodes while Sam Arbor and David Sant directed.
Cast of Dead Hot TV show
Dead Hot stars Bilal Hasna as Elliott, Vivian Oparah as Jess, Penelope Wilton as Francine, and Peter Serafinowicz as Danny. Starring in recurring roles are Olisa Odele as Peter, Marcus Hodson as Will, and Rosie Cavaliero as Bonnie.
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Other shows like Dead Hot
If you enjoy horror comedies like Dead Hot, chances are you’ll also enjoy similar programs like What We Do in the Shadows, Santa Clarita Diet, Chucky, Dead Boy Detectives, The Horror of Dolores Roach, Creature Commandos, Shining Vale, and more.
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