How to watch Perry Mason in Australia

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August 22, 2023

HBO’s 2020 big hitter has arrived in the shape of Perry Mason, a name many of us are familiar with thanks to author Erle Stanley Gardner. Although the screen and novel versions of Perry are much more different than you would expect, they do have one thing in common – an unwavering commitment to justice. Starring Matthew Rhys as the titular character, the second season of the new Perry Mason TV series is now available to stream on demand. Find out how you can watch new episodes in Australia using this guide.

This version of Perry Mason is somewhat of a prequel to the confident lawyer portrayed in Stanley Gardner’s books as the new series explores Mason’s origin story as a private investigator. Set in 1932 when the Great Depression was at its peak, Mason has returned from the first World War a changed man, tortured by memories of the trenches and coming to terms with being separated from his estranged wife and son.

The first season follows a kidnapping that goes wrong, resulting in the death of a baby. The case has Perry drawn in, becoming somewhat of a self-taught detective while he navigates Los Angeles’ legal system. Working alongside a lawyer’s assistant and private investigator, he discovers an ugly underworld that is poisoning society through power, greed and corruption.

In Season 2, months after the Dodson case, Mason returns with a new baffling case to tackle. A successor of a powerful oil family has been murdered and the DA is coming after the most obvious suspects. However, Mason, along with legal secretary Della Street and beat cop Paul Drake, have something else in mind. As the circumstances surrounding the case become trickier, Mason, Street, and Drake find themselves at the centre of an investigation that will expose a darker conspiracy, forcing them to reckon with the complexities of truth.

In addition to main stars Matthew Rhys, Juliet Rylance and Chris Chalk, the new season introduces new starring characters to be played by Shea Whigham, Eric Lange, Justin Kirk, Diarra Kilpatrick, Katherine Waterston, and Hope Davis, among others.

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After the first season wrapped up two and a half years ago, the TV series returned to the screens on 7 March 2023. In Australia, new episodes aired on Foxtel’s FOX Showcase at 8:30 pm, as well as stream on Foxtel Now and BINGE. The new season consisted of eight episodes, just like Perry Mason Season 1, with the finale airing on 25 April 2023.

Perry Mason Season 2Running TimeStreaming Services
Episode 154 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 252 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 349 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 450 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 547 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 656 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 752 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 849 minsFoxtel Now / BINGE

Perry Mason Season 2 trailer

The trailer for Perry Mason Season 2 is finally out! You can watch it here.

There are two seasons of the new Perry Mason series with Perry Mason Season 2 premiering last March 2023. You can also catch up on previous episodes with the first season still available to stream on demand on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE. After two seasons, it has also been confirmed that Perry Mason Season 3 won’t be happening.

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Both seasons of the Perry Mason 2020 TV series streams on Foxtel and Foxtel Now, specifically airing on FOX Showcase, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra. When signing up, Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.

Another option to stream Perry Mason’s new season is sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack, called the Essentials pack, is only $25 per month.

Foxtel Now users can find the channel as part of the base Essentials package so there’s no need to add premium channel packs to watch the Perry Mason 2022 season. For more content, premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

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You can also stream new episodes of the Perry Mason HBO series on BINGE. Fortunately, the streaming service still offers a 14-day free trial, which new customers can take advantage of to explore their comprehensive library of shows and movies.

You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in High Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy 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 with no lock-in contracts.

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Foxtel and Foxtel Now can be added through Telstra; hence, customers can access these platforms by simply adding their preferred service to their accounts. Foxtel from Telstra offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service, but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. 

Meanwhile, the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer gives customers signing up to Foxtel Now via Telstra one month free of streaming. You can also enjoy 2 months free BINGE Standard plan when you sign up via Telstra! 

Marvel actor Robert Downey Jr. was initially cast for the titular role. After dropping out due to scheduling issues, he was replaced by Emmy Award-winner Matthew Rhys (The Americans). His portrayal of Perry Mason also earned him a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor. Joining Rhys in the main cast are Juliet Rylance as Della Street and Chris Chalk as Paul Drake.

In the first season, notable stars appeared in the series: Tatiana Maslany (She-Hulk) played Sister Alice McKeegan while John Lithgow (The Crown) portrayed Elias Birchard “E.B.” Jonathan. Season 2 will also introduce new characters such as Ginny Aimes played by Katherine Waterston (Fantastic Beasts movies). Below we’ve listed the complete Perry Mason cast, particularly the ones starring in the second season.

  • Matthew Rhys as Perry Mason
  • Juliet Rylance as Della Street
  • Chris Chalk as Paul Drake
  • Shea Whigham as Pete Strickland
  • Eric Lange as Gene Holcomb
  • Justin Kirk as Hamilton Burger
  • Diarra Kilpatrick as Clara Drake
  • Katherine Waterston as Ginny Aimes
  • Hope Davis as Camilla Nygaard
  • Sean Astin as Sunny Gryce
  • Peter Mendoza as Mateo Gallardo
  • Jee Young Han as Marion Kang
  • Tommy Dewey as Brooks McCutcheon
  • Jon Chaffin as Morris

The Foxtel Now and BINGE libraries offer a wide range of classic films, the latest blockbusters, and the best shows on TV, 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 shows and movies for streaming.

Moreover, new titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include trending hits like House of the Dragon, Happy Valley, and The Walking Dead, just to mention a few. We have made a few more suggestions if you’re wondering what to watch now. Check them out below.

Here’s a list of devices to stream shows and movies online on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.

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