Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal stars in the new Shaq documentary series, chronicling his early beginnings and his ultimate ascent to stardom. Loaded with revealing interviews and incredible NBA footage during those years when he dominated the court, O’Neal’s life, career, and legacy are further immortalised in this new docuseries. Luckily for Australian fans, Shaq is now available on streaming TV on demand. Find out how you can watch every episode of the new docuseries using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Shaq documentary preview
With director Robert Alexander at the helm, the four-part documentary series chronicles the life and career of Shaquille O’Neal, from his upbringing in a military family to his meteoric rise to fame.
A formidable force on the court, he’s won four NBA championships and league MVP honors. More than awards and recognition, O’Neal also changed the sport’s landscape with his larger than life personality and remarkable achievements, turning him into a cultural icon.
In addition, Shaq explores his deepest personal relationships, his business careers, and his other successful pursuits after retiring, most notably his venture into broadcasting as a member of TNT’s popular show, “Inside the NBA”.
With all these personal and professional aspects to delve into, the Shaq documentary shares the story of a basketball legend unlike any other, a great watch for huge fans of the former NBA star and the sport itself.
Shaq documentary trailer
You can watch the Shaq trailer below.
Shaq TV series episode guide
The new documentary series examining the life of basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal arrived in Australia on Thursday, 8th December 2022. It consists of four episodes that aired weekly on Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE until its finale on 29th December 2022.
| Shaq 2022 | Running Time | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: From Shaquille to Shaq | 1 hr 1 min | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 2: The Rise | 42 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 3: The Fall | 47 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
| Episode 4: From Shaq to Shaquille | 45 mins | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
What other streaming services is Shaq on?
In Australia, only Foxtel and BINGE have broadcasting rights to air the new documentary show featuring the dominant force in basketball that is Shaquille O’Neal. It’s unlikely to be available on other platforms at this time, although the table below will be updated as soon as the TV series becomes available elsewhere.
| Streaming Services | Shaq 2022 |
|---|---|
| Foxtel | Yes |
| Foxtel Now | Yes |
| BINGE | Yes |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch the Shaq documentary in Australia?
Foxtel and BINGE offer exclusive access to the new Shaquille O’Neal documentary in Australia. If you’re watching via Foxtel, it will premiere on the FOX Docos channel, which is also available on Foxtel from Telstra and Foxtel Now. More than TV series, Foxtel offers live sports streaming and movies channels. Foxtel Now users, meanwhile, can find the channel as part of the base Essentials package.
Unfortunately, there’s no free-to-air broadcaster for Shaq.
Stream Shaq on Foxtel Now
Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now, also gets exclusive rights to air the documentary. Even better, you can access every episode when you sign up for a free 10-day trial.
FeaturedAfter 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.
Stream Shaq on BINGE
Just like Foxtel, BINGE offers a compelling catalogue of content from HBO Max in Australia. With a 14-day free trial, it’s even easier to access all episodes of Shaq without paying a cent for the first two weeks.
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.
Watch Shaq on Telstra
You can also watch the docuseries on streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts.
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!
Shaq documentary cast
Aside from Shaquille O’Neal himself, the documentary includes candid interviews featuring several notable NBA figures, including Penny Hardaway, Dwyane Wade, Dennis Scott, Brian Shaw, Derek Fisher and Rick Fox. Former head coaches Phil Jackson and Pat Riley also appear in the docuseries, as well as former Los Angeles Lakers General Manager Jerry West.
Of course, O’Neal’s family members — including his mother, Dr. Lucille O’Neal, siblings Jamal and Lateefah O’Neal are also prominently featured in the series.
Other movies on Foxtel and BINGE
The Foxtel Now and the BINGE library are home to a huge range of 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. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Foxtel below so there’s always something to search and to watch.
Streaming devices for Foxtel and BINGE
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream movies and TV series on Foxtel and BINGE.
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)
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)
