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.
What’s in this Guide?
Perry Mason Season 2 preview
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.
Perry Mason Season 2 release date
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 2 | Running Time | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 54 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2 | 52 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3 | 49 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4 | 50 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 5 | 47 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 6 | 56 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 7 | 52 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 8 | 49 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Perry Mason Season 2 trailer
The trailer for Perry Mason Season 2 is finally out! You can watch it here.
How many seasons of Perry Mason are there?
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.
| Seasons | Released | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2020 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Season 2 | 2023 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
How to watch Perry Mason Season 2 on Foxtel Now
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.
How to watch Perry Mason Season 2 on BINGE
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.
How to watch Perry Mason Season 2 with Telstra
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!
Perry Mason cast
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.
Other shows on Foxtel Now and BINGE
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.
Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE
Here’s a list of devices to stream shows and movies online on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Devices supported on Foxtel/Foxtel Go
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome for PC; Chrome & Safari for Mac)
- iOS: Yes – Devices with iOS 9.35 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 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
- 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 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
- Google TV Streamer: Yes
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Hubbl small device: Yes
- Hubbl Glass: Yes
- 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 2020-2024 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
