Swedish actors Sofia Helin, Anja Lundqvist, Julia Dufvenius and Elin Klinga headline the new comedy – Lust – as four middle-aged women struggling with their own sex lives. Navigating the subject of female sexuality with middle-aged lead characters, Lust delivers humour without straying away from the poignancy of its narrative, which also touches other serious topics like sexual harassment and marriage counseling.
Because most assume that you have it all figured out at age 40, Lust says otherwise by exploring the less examined world of womanhood over 40 and the personal identity struggles that come with it. Now available in Australia, find out how to watch episodes using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Lust TV series preview
The new Swedish comedy series follows four middle-aged friends and their never-ending struggle to navigate work, marriage, and deal with the conundrums of life, leading for their sex lives to take a back seat. With their stifled sexuality come their erotic misadventures that are both hilarious and also easily relatable – although living under the same roof with one’s ex and his new girlfriend isn’t something you come across with everyday.
It all begins when public health researcher Anette (Sofia Helin) asks women in their mid-40s about their sex lives for a government study called “Sex Is a Highway to Health”. Incorporating this into her life, she and the women closest to her also start questioning their own sexual experiences, realising that it’s extremely lacking. All of a sudden, they become conscious of the fact that their bedroom stories have plateaued and their sexual escapades are now a thing of the past.
Clearly aware that the sexual part of their lives have been replaced by the mundane realities of Thursday sex, professional pursuits, marriage, parenthood and divorce, they all embark on a new journey to rediscover themselves, explore what makes them feel alive, and unlock their desires again even in their later life. Lust is also co-created by actors Julia Dufvenius, Sofia Helin and Åsa Kalmér. It is produced by Sandra Harms and Karl Fredrik Ulfung at Miso Film Sverige AB, with Christian Wikander and Camilla Curtis as executive producers.
When did Lust air in Australia?
The Swedish series had its international debut via HBO Max and became available in other territories, including the US, Latin America, and Europe, last March. In Australia, it had a complete season drop on BINGE on Monday, 25th April 2022. Episodes are also available on demand on Foxtel.
| Show | Available | Streaming TV Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 2 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 3 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 4 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 5 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 6 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 7 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
| Episode 8 | On Demand | BINGE / Foxtel |
How many seasons are there of Lust?
One season of the TV series has aired so far. It entered production late last year and became first available in February 2022. An international release was then scheduled via HBO Max. It has yet to be announced whether the series will get another instalment or stay as a one-off show.
Which streaming TV services show Lust TV series?
In Australia, all eight episodes of Lust drop on the streaming service BINGE from 25th April 2022. The series is also available on Foxtel and its streaming counterpart, Foxtel Now.
| Streaming TV | Lust 2022 series |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes |
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel from Telstra | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| Amazon Prime | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV Plus | No |
| Free to air | No |
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How to watch Lust TV show in Australia?
Lust TV series is available on Foxtel On Demand and via FOX Showcase, as well as on the streaming service BINGE. In Australia, FOX Showcase is available via Foxtel, Foxtel Now, or Foxtel from Telstra. The good news is that the basic Foxtel Plus bundle already includes FOX Showcase, allowing you to access over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more.
For Foxtel Now users, FOX Showcase is part of the base Essentials pack. With Foxtel, the Lust HBO Max show is readily available for streaming as soon as new episodes arrive in Australia. For those with no subscription service, Lust won’t be available on free-to-air.
Stream Lust on BINGE
All episodes of Lust are available via streaming in Australia on BINGE. Every episode of the show will also be available with the streaming TV service on-demand so you won’t miss anything.
Even better, you can watch all episodes of the show with a 14-day free trial. Yes, the streaming platform offers a 2-week free trial new customers can take advantage of to stream all episodes of the TV series on demand. After your trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans.
FeaturedA Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to watch episodes of Lust, in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $14 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 Lust on Foxtel Now
To stream the Lust TV series, Australia has Foxtel Now, which offers a free 10-day trial. Every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial ends, 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 Lust on Telstra
If you don’t have Foxtel, Lust episodes can also be streamed via Telstra just as long as you add Foxtel or Foxtel Now to your Telstra account. You can watch the Lust series and even save on plan fees. 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. Another option for watching Lust for free is via the BINGE from Telstra offer, which gives eligible customers 3 months worth of free BINGE streaming.
Lust TV show cast
Lust TV show trailer
Before you watch episodes of Lust, there’s the trailer to give you an idea of what it’s all about.
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Streaming devices for watching Lust
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream Lust TV series with BINGE, Foxtel or Foxtel Now.
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)
