Donald Glover (Atlanta) and Janine Nabers (The 45 Rules of Divorce) bring you a horror thriller about fanatical admiration taking a dark turn, following a young woman and her obsession with a fictional Beyoncé-inspired pop star. A passionate member of the fanbase known as “The Swarm”, her fandom takes her to the wildest of places, making her do things that are beyond grasp. With all episodes dropping at once, you can easily binge-watch the new series as soon as it premieres in Australia. Find out how using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
Swarm TV series preview
Swarm follows Dre, a girl whose obsession with a pop star takes a dark turn, her utmost passion turning into a delusion. There’s not much information pertaining to its plot, though the trailer hints at bizarre terror as Dre is shown in unsettling scenes while a cover of the Pixies classic “Where Is My Mind” plays in the background.
Descending further into her obsession with a fictional pop star, she asks: “Who is your favorite artist?” Swarm is said to be loosely based on Beyoncé and her over the top fanbase.
Starring Dominique Fishback (Judas and the Black Messiah), the series also features singer-songwriter Chlöe Bailey as Dre’s sister, Marissa, and Damson Idris (Snowfall) as Marissa’s boyfriend. Adding to the show’s dynamic cast are Paris Jackson, Rickey Thompson, Byron Bowers, Kiersey Clemons, and Rory Culkin.
Creators Donald Glover and Janine Nabers are also executive producers. Stephen Glover, Fam Udeorji, Steven Prinz, and Michael Schaefer serve as executive producers as well. Malia Obama, daughter of former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, also co-wrote an episode in the series.
Swarm TV series trailer
You can watch the official trailer of the upcoming series for Amazon Studios here:
Swarm TV series release date
All seven episodes of Swarm will premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 17th March. For those keen to watch the new series, all you need is an Amazon Prime plan to stream every episode.
| Swarm TV show | Available | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 2 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 3 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 4 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 5 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 6 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
| Episode 7 | 17th March 2023 | Amazon Prime Video |
What other streaming services are Swarm on?
Swarm tells the story of an obsessed fan of the world’s biggest pop star as she embarks on an unexpected cross-country journey. As of this writing, the TV series has only been confirmed to stream on Amazon Prime Video, with no announcements of the show being available elsewhere. But since Amazon’s streaming service offers heaps of exciting new entertainment at an affordable monthly price, it’s definitely worth getting!
| Streaming Services | Swarm (2023) |
|---|---|
| Amazon Prime Video | Yes |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| BINGE | No |
| Disney Plus | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Free to air | No |
How to watch Swarm on Amazon Prime Video?
To watch Swarm, Amazon Prime has exclusive rights in Australia. The streaming service also features a diverse catalogue of series and movies so there’s always something awesome to watch on streaming TV.
Fortunately, Prime still offers a 30-day free trial, which is quite a generous entry point to check out Amazon. Once you have had your fill for a month, you can decide to renew or cancel your subscription.
In Australia, subscription plans for Amazon Prime Video are available for as low as $6.99 per month. Plus, it is a part of the larger Prime membership that includes shopping and other goodies. The annual plan works out to be cheaper with a $59 membership for 12 months.
The good thing about getting an Amazon Prime membership is that it unlocks everything Amazon offers; including free delivery and first pick on shopping discounts, even with just a single subscription.
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Swarm TV series cast
BAFTA Award-nominee Dominique Fishback stars as the lead character in the series, alongside Chloe Bailey and Snowfall actor Damson Idris in supporting roles. Check out the complete cast of the new show below:
Other shows on Amazon Prime Video
Prime Video has heaps of both classic and new shows, as well as blockbuster films. Check out what’s on Amazon Prime now for a preview of what shows and movies are up for grabs. Once you’re done watching the suspense unravel in this new horror thriller, you can watch other TV series on the platform like:
Streaming devices for Amazon Prime Video
The following is a list of compatible devices for streaming shows and movies on Prime Video.
Devices supported on Amazon Prime
- iOS devices: Yes – Prime Video app for iPhone, iPad & iPod touch
- Android devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Android phones and tablets
- Windows devices: Yes – Prime Video app for Windows 10/11
- Smart TVs: Yes – Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Vizio, TCL, Hisense, Philips, JVC, Konka, Insignia, Skyworth, Sharp, Changhong, Haier, Grundig, AOC, Vestel
- Set-top boxes: Yes – Nvidia Shield, Roku, Tivo, Xiaomi
- Amazon Devices: Yes – Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, Echo devices w/ screen, Fire tablets, Fire phone
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – Playstation 3, 4/Pro, & 5 (including Digital Edition), and Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Blu-ray players: Yes – Select LG, Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony models
- Google Chromecast: Yes – All models
- Apple TV: Yes – 3rd and 4th generation and Apple TV 4K
- Foxtel iQ: Yes – iQ4 and iQ5 only
- Hubbl: Yes – Hubbl Glass & Hubbl Puck
- Fetch TV: Yes – All models
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only – Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, Edge, Safari, Opera (running on Windows, Mac OS, Chrome OS, or Linux)
