If you’re a fan of The Office or Parks and Recreation, then Avenue 5, a new intergalactic comedy from HBO is sure to strike a chord. Written and produced by the team behind political satire, Veep, the show has proven to be a success with those who like their comedy narratives sitting just outside of the box. Now back for Season 2, find out how that major blunder from the first season finale will change everything for the crew and passengers of the doomed Avenue 5.
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Avenue 5 Season 2 preview
Avenue 5 is an interplanetary luxury space cruise ship that takes the paying public on trips to Saturn, but when a system failure turns the vessel into the outer reaches of space, the crew have two pressing problems – they have no idea how to turn the ship around, and have just about enough food to last a month. Faced with this unlikely situation, the ship’s team aim to calm and reassure passengers whilst finding a way to get the vessel back on course.
In Season 2, things are bound to get hilariously worse for everyone with the ship’s future hanging in the balance. Squabbles and all kinds of hoopla in the previous season brought about a misunderstanding that extended their journey time to eight years! New episodes from the second season, which pick up five months after failing to reroute the vessel, will deal with these outrageous turn of events.
Captain Ryan Clark, played by Hugh Laurie, remains at the helm of the ill-fated space cruise ship filled with clueless passengers and troublesome crew. The captain hasn’t even told the increasingly impatient snotty space tourists about their supposedly eight-week interplanetary cruise getting extended to eight years.
With their food supply running low and still no clue on how to correct their course, plus there’s the issue of their ship being on a collision course with the sun, there seems to have nothing left to do but to “internalise a lot of panic and fear”, as the overwhelmed captain said so in the Season 2 trailer.
The TV series is created by Armando Iannucci, best known for his work in Veep, who also serves as executive producer alongside Kevin Loader, Will Smith, Tony Roche, and Simon Blackwell.
Avenue 5 Season 2 trailer
The trailer for Avenue 5 Season 2 is out. You can watch it below.
How many seasons of Avenue 5 are there?
There are two seasons of Avenue 5. The first season premiered in January 2020 while the latest Season 2 is scheduled to premiere in October after a two-year hiatus. Both seasons are available to watch on BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
| Season | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2020 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 2 | 2022 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Avenue 5 Season 2 episode guide
After two years of waiting, Avenue 5 Season 2 finally dropped on streaming TV in Australia on 11th October on BINGE and on 12th October on Foxtel and Foxtel Now. Consisting of eight episodes, the final episode aired on 29th November on BINGE and 30th November on Foxtel and Foxtel Now. If you haven’t seen the new season yet, here’s an episode guide you can use to plan your viewing.
| Avenue 5 Season 2 | Running Time | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: No One Wants an Argument About Reality | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2: What an Unseasonal Delight | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3: Is It a Good Dot? | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4: How It Ends: As a Starter and a Main | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5: Let’s Play With Matches | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6: Intoxicating Clarity | 27 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 7: I Love Judging People | 27 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 8: That’s Why They Call It A Missile | 28 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
How to watch Avenue 5 online in Australia?
Avenue 5 is a comedy science fiction story unlike anything that has been attempted before by HBO, with an original narrative that is both farcical and deadpan in its humour, delivered by some real standout performers.
To watch Avenue 5, Foxtel offers exclusive access in Australia via Foxtel‘s FOX Showcase channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra and Foxtel Now. More than drama, Foxtel also offers live TV streaming with sports and movie channels for streaming blockbusters. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.
Moreover, FOX Showcase is part of the Foxtel Plus bundle, while Foxtel Now users can find the channel as part of the base Essentials pack. Avenue 5 is not available on free-to-air.
FeaturedStream Avenue 5 Season 2 on BINGE
BINGE offers HBO shows exclusively alongside Foxtel so fans in Australia can expect for the sci-fi comedy series to be available with the streaming service. With a 14-day free trial, you can instantly watch new episodes as they air or on demand, as well as older episodes from the first season.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest shows and the best BINGE movies on demand. A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or 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. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.
Stream Avenue 5 Season 2 on Foxtel Now
To stream episodes from Season 2, as well as Season 1, Foxtel Now is another great alternative. You can access every episode when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. This package also offers the opportunity to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app.
After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.
Watch Avenue 5 Season 2 on Telstra
Looking for more options? You can also watch Avenue 5 Season 2 on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.
Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact 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!
Avenue 5 cast
The Avenue 5 cast is headlined by Hugh Laurie (House, Veep) and Josh Gad (The Angry Birds Movie) in lead roles as captain and owner of an interplanetary rocket ship packed with luxurious facilities while travelling the solar system. Below is the complete main cast of the comedy series alongside their respective characters.
Other TV shows on Foxtel and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and the BINGE library are home to a huge range of the best BINGE TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and the top documentaries, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Succession, Euphoria, The Walking Dead, and Game of Thrones. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below.
Looking for something else? Start searching here.
Streaming devices for Foxtel and BINGE
You can stream new episodes of the series on your mobile or the big screen using Apple TV, Telstra TV, and Chromecast. Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream TV shows with BINGE, Foxtel and Foxtel Now.
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
- Telstra TV: Yes – All models
- 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 11 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
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- 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 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
