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Showcase TV Guide: How to watch Fox Showcase

By Jen PelinoUpdated

How to watch FOX Showcase
In this article
  1. Shows available on Showcase
  2. Foxtel plans available to get Showcase
  3. Can I get Showcase with Foxtel Now?
  4. Stream Showcase shows on BINGE
  5. What people are asking about Foxtel

Wondering where to watch most of HBO's award-winning catalogue of content in Australia? One word - Showcase (previously Fox Showcase). This is especially worth knowing since HBO Max isn't available in the country.

And considering that the US entertainment giant has an unrivalled library of shows with the likes of Game of Thrones, Euphoria, and Succession, not to mention the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, access to Fox Showcase is a must-have for top-tier drama fans.

So, how can you watch Showcase? We'll discuss options below in this Showcase TV guide.

Shows available on Showcase

Aside from airing HBO content, Showcase also broadcasts binge-worthy content from other networks, including FX, AMC, and BBC One, among others.

Every Foxtel Original like Mr Inbetween, Wentworth, The Kettering Incident, The Twelve, and the new High Country also streams on Showcase. The quality programming offered makes it one of the major Foxtel channels available.

Another alternative for accessing shows on Showcase is BINGE, which offers complete episodes of hit HBO shows like Sex and the City, The Wire, and more, as well as new trending series like True Detective and Succession.

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Shows on ShowcaseRatingGenreAverage running time
The RegimeMPolitical satire60 mins
Mary & GeorgeMA15+Historical drama50 mins
High CountryMMystery, Thriller50 mins
Curb Your Enthusiasm S12MComedy40 mins
Apples Never FallMMystery, Thriller60 mins
The Girls on the BusMA15+Drama, Comedy50 mins
EntitledMComedy35 mins
American Horror Story S12MA15+Horror50 mins
The TwelveMDrama60 mins
Love Has WonMDocumentary60 mins
Avenue 5MComedy30 mins
Reservation DogsMComedy, Drama30 mins
Downton AbbeyMDrama60 mins
What We Do in the ShadowsMA15+Comedy, Horror30 mins
The House That Dragons BuiltMDocumentary25 mins
Irma VepMDrama50 mins
Fighting SeasonMDrama50 mins
In TreatmentMDrama25 mins
GirlsMA15+Comedy, Drama30 mins
Game Of Thrones: Character JourneyMA15+Documentary20 mins
TremeMA15+Drama60 mins
Inside The Last Of UsMDocumentary10 mins
True DetectiveMA15+Crime, Drama60 mins
Mayans M.C. MA15+Crime, Drama65 mins
The SopranosMA15+Crime, Drama65 mins
BelgraviaPGPeriod drama50 mins
Thou Shalt Not KillMA15+Drama50 mins
A Place to Call HomeMDrama55 mins
Real Time with Bill MaherMTalk show60 mins
A Town Called MaliceMA15+Crime, Comedy55 mins
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Foxtel plans available to get Showcase

To access Showcase, you will need Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment bundle from pay TV service Foxtel. Priced at $70 per month, this package offers over 60 channels of drama, reality, lifestyle, news, music, kids, and documentary. Foxtel Plus can be bundled with Movies, Sports or even Netflix.

But if you're only after the hottest new TV shows, the Foxtel Plus bundle alone offers that and more. Customers can sign up either on a month-to-month basis or for 12 months. The latter gets you discounts and other Foxtel deals.

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Can I get Showcase with Foxtel Now?

The Foxtel channel is also part of Foxtel Now's base Essentials package. With Foxtel Now ditching the need for standard installation, you can instantly stream HBO shows on Showcase by simply signing up for a 10-day free trial.

After that, The Essential pack costs $25 per month with no lock-in contract. Premium channel packs can also be added on top of The Essentials: Drama Extra, Movies, Sport, or you can have everything with the Ultimate Bundle (plus Kids and Docos packs) for $104 per month.

Foxtel Now Plan

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    • Award winning Foxtel Originals, best drama, Lifestyle favourites & more
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Stream Showcase shows on BINGE

As mentioned earlier, another option to stream titles featured on Showcase is BINGE. While not all titles will be available on the streaming service, every major one is sure to be part of BINGE's library.

Plans have changed since its launch. The cheapest $10/month Basic plan now includes some ads but video quality has been upgraded from SD to HD. The ad-free Standard plan costs $18/month and allows two concurrent streaming in HD or 4K on selected content. The last Premium plan is priced at $22/month - it allows up to four concurrent streaming with HD or 4K streaming also available.

To try BINGE, new customers can check out what's on BINGE and its entire catalogue with a 7-day free trial.

BINGE Plan

  • BINGE

    Basic Monthly

    No lock-in contract

    • Stream in HD on a single device
    • 25,000+ hours of the world's best shows & movies

    7-day free trial

    $10/mth

    Min Cost - $10 per month

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What people are asking about Foxtel

What is the Difference Between Foxtel and Foxtel Now?

While Foxtel Now relies on streaming video via the internet to deliver Foxtel channels and content, the full Foxtel service remains the premium version, offering more channels, more features, higher picture quality and reliable, hassle-free delivery via satellite. 

In addition, Foxtel subscribers get the advanced iQ5 set-top box, which records hundreds of hours of TV on its inbuilt hard disk (up to two recordings simultaneously). It can also receive Foxtel’s channels, including the new 4K Ultra HD channels, and stream all of Foxtel’s on-demand content.

What is Foxtel Plus?

Replacing the old Entertainment Pack, which was the base entry-level channel pack that all Foxtel subscribers got, Foxtel Plus expands that base set of channels to include many that used to be found only in optional packs. For example, Showcase - the home of premium dramas, as well as Australian originals like The The Last Anniversary - is included in Foxtel Plus, as are FOX8, Foxtel One, Universal, British, Crime, and dozens more. All Foxtel subscribers now get Foxtel Plus as the base collection of channels.

What are the Foxtel Channels?

Foxtel's starter bundle includes 60+ channels of drama, lifestyle, reality, docos, kids, news, and more. Meanwhile, the Sport bundle has 9 sports channels, while Movies has 10 with the likes of Movies Greats, Movies Classics, Movies Premiere, and the newly added Aussie Classics and British Cinema.

Moreover, all Favourites and Kids channels have now been added into the much more comprehensive Foxtel Plus bundle.

As of April 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery content like HBO shows will not be airing via Showcase with Max beginning its operations in Australia on 31 March 2025. To continue watching shows like The Last of Us, Euphoria, and House of the Dragon, you'll need the Max app, which you can access for free as part of your Foxtel subscription (Basic with Ads plan only).

Does Foxtel Require a Broadband Connection?

While Foxtel’s channels transmit via satellite, (therefore not needing internet access for viewing) the iQ5 box uses broadband internet for a number of its key features, including streaming from a massive library of shows and movies that are available on-demand at no extra cost, as well as rental options on the Foxtel Store. 

In addition, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Paramount+ on the iQ5 requires a broadband connection.

Can I Watch Foxtel on my Mobile Phone or Tablet?

Every Foxtel customer gets free access to the handy Foxtel Go app, which gives access to the full range of channels currently subscribed - both for live streaming and on-demand viewing. Foxtel Go is available for phones and tablets, while access is also free of charge via any modern computer web browser.

What Does Foxtel Installation Cost?

While generally there’s an installation charge for a technician to visit your home to install the satellite dish and cabling, Foxtel frequently waives this charge in return for agreeing to a 12-month contract - which, in turn, usually also comes with heavily discounted monthly rates for channel packs and bundles. Foxtel can waive the $199 equipment fee for the iQ5 box if you agree to a 12-month contract.

How Do I Cancel Foxtel?

If you no longer want to keep your Foxtel service and have decided to cancel, just call Foxtel on 1300 657 346 and, when prompted by the voice menu, ask for “disconnections”. If you choose to go ahead and cancel, you will need to send your iQ5 box back to Foxtel, which you can do free of charge by bringing it to any post office with the return label Foxtel sends you.

Can I Stream Foxtel to a TV Without the iQ Box?

Yes, you can use the Foxtel Go app on mobile devices to cast live Foxtel channels and on-demand content to any TV with a Chromecast attached or built-in.

You can also use the Foxtel app on recent-model (2017 onwards) smart TVs from LG and Samsung. To do so, you’ll need the Multiscreen pack added to your account; it’s free with some bundles (such as Platinum Plus) or available for $15 per month.

How Do I Change My Foxtel Channel Packs?

Foxtel allows you to add, remove or swap channel packs once per month, with the condition that any pack added must be subscribed to for at least a month before being removed or changed. To add or swap packs, head to your Foxtel account page; to remove channel packs, you’ll need to call Foxtel on 1300 657 346 (for existing customers) from 9am to 8pm, seven days a week.

Can I Add A Second iQ5 Box in Another Room?

Yes, you can add another iQ box for another room of the house, but you will have to pay an installation charge for the Foxtel satellite connection installation in that room and a monthly fee for the second iQ5 box.

An alternative is the Multiscreen pack to use Foxtel's apps to stream your channels to your TV. Fortunately, it's already included in every Foxtel's TV package.

How Do I Get Foxtel’s 4K Ultra HD Channels?

If you subscribe to the Sports HD and/or Movies HD channel packs, you’ll have access to the two new 4K Ultra HD channels free of charge - Fox Sports Ultra HD for the Sports HD pack and Movies Ultra HD for the Movies HD pack. 

Of course, you’ll need an iQ4 or iQ5 box and a compatible 4K TV to view these channels.

What is Foxtel iQ?

Foxtel IQ is a set-top box provided to customers that acts as a receiver for Foxtel broadcasts. The box allows you to record programs and view these later, as well as pausing and rewinding live channels. 

The iQ5 is the most recent version of the IQ box, offering selected Foxtel programming, including Fox Sports, in 4k Ultra HD definition. In addition, the iQ5 provides Foxtel customers with all the features of the new Foxtel experience that are already available on the existing iQ4. The significant difference between the two is connectivity. iQ5 is a plug and play device, which means satellite installation is no longer required. 

Can I get the new Foxtel iQ5 today?

The Foxtel iQ5 is now widely available as part of Foxtel's TV bundles. To get the new iQ box included in your plan with the equipment fee waived, simply sign up for a 12-month contract.

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