An epic period fantasy series is streaming this month with the Willow TV series. Following an unlikely group of heroes as they embark on a dangerous quest to battle evil forces and ultimately save the world, Willow serves as the sequel to Ron Howard’s classic 1988 film of the same name. Warwick Davis returns to reprise the titular role he played decades ago, alongside original cast member Joanne Whalley who played Sorsha in the original movie.
Though Davis’ Willow remains to be the lead protagonist, much of the narrative in the Willow series will revolve around a new group of characters who face perilous journeys ahead of them. Needing someone good and wise to help them, they seek Willow’s aid along the way. Because not only do they need help in dealing with other mystical creatures, they also need guidance to face their inner demons.
What’s in this Guide?
Willow preview
In a magical world where mystical creatures flourish, Willow Ufgood has chosen to retreat to his woodland home. Now older and wiser and even fulfilling his dream of becoming a great sorcerer, his next adventure kicks off when a group of heroes (though they don’t know it yet) ask for his help to rescue a prince. A bold rescue mission at best, his magical prowess will be put to the test once again as he joins the group in their mission.
In the original movie, the story began when Elora Danan, an infant girl destined to unite the lands and defeat evil, must be protected. Enter Willow, whose quest primarily centres on ensuring that the prophesied princess is safe and the evil Queen Bavmorda does not succeed in performing a ritual that can compromise the prophecy.
Willow managed to accomplish his mission but what happened to Elora? And how will her story fit into the new Willow TV series? You’ll find out soon enough when Willow premieres this month on Disney Plus.
For fans of the classic movie, Davis is already a familiar face, having played the lead role in the 1988 movie. But he isn’t the only original cast member returning for the series. Joanne Whalley also returns as Sorsha, the daughter of the defeated evil Queen Bavmorda from the original film.
As per the official trailer, Kevin Pollak and Rick Overton have also returned for the show as Willow’s Brownie friends, although the extent of their characters’ involvement are still unknown. Unfortunately, Val Kilmer won’t be returning as Madmartigan
Willow TV series trailer
You can watch the trailer for the Willow TV show below.
Willow TV series episode guide
After the Willow TV series release date was confirmed, it premiered with two episodes on Disney Plus on 30th November 2022. The new series consisted of eight episodes, airing weekly on your streaming TV until its finale on 11th January 2023.
| Willow TV show | Running Time | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1: The Gales | 52 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 2: The High Aldwin | 44 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 3: The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb | 45 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 4: The Whispers of Nockmaar | 47 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 5: Wildwood | 46 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 6: Prisoners of Skellin | 54 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 7: Beyond the Shattered Sea | 58 mins | Disney Plus |
| Episode 8: Children of the Wyrm | 50 mins | Disney Plus |
Which streaming services show Willow?
The new TV series is available for streaming on Disney Plus. As an exclusive, it’s unlikely for the fantasy adventure series to be available elsewhere.
| Streaming Services | Willow TV show |
|---|---|
| Disney Plus | Yes |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| BINGE | No |
| Amazon Prime Video | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Apple TV+ | No |
| Stan | No |
| Paramount Plus | No |
| Free to air | No |
FeaturedHow to watch Willow TV show in Australia?
To watch Willow, Australia now has Disney Plus. New customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan, priced at $13.99 and $139.99, respectively. In addition to Star Wars, Marvel, Pixar, Disney, and National Geographic content, Disney Plus offers the Star channel more content that’s catered to adult audiences. Being a Disney Plus exclusive, the new series isn’t available on free-to-air.
Stream Willow on Disney Plus
Disney Plus Australia offers all episodes of the new Willow series. New customers will need to sign up for an account to access the streaming service and its rich catalogue of content.
With just a single tier, there’s no need to pick more expensive plans in order to watch shows and stream movies on several screens. Disney Plus allows users to stream on up to four screens at the same time for the monthly price of $13.99. If you want to save a little bit, you can opt for the $139.99 annual plan, which works out to be only around $12 per month.
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Willow TV series cast
Warwick Davis returns to reprise his role as Willow. At the Lucasfilm panel at Star Wars Celebration, Joanne Whalley also officially announced her return as Sorsha. The original cast members are joined by an incoming cast of newcomers led by Ruby Cruz as Kit, Queen Sorsha’s daughter. She leads her brother’s rescue mission and is joined by her best friend, Jade, played by Erin Kellyman (Solo: A Star Wars Story). Check out the complete Willow TV series cast below.
Other TV shows on Disney Plus
The Disney Plus library is home to a huge range of must-see TV shows and movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to the best documentaries to new movies, 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. These include hits like WandaVision, Loki, and The Mandalorian. We have made a few more suggestions when it comes to what’s on Disney Plus.
Streaming devices for watching on Disney Plus
The following is a list of compatible internet-connected devices for which you can stream TV shows on Disney Plus at home or on the go.
Devices supported on Disney+
- Amazon Fire TV: Yes – All Fire TV devices & Fire TV Edition Smart TVs
- Amazon Fire Tablet: Yes – Fire OS 5.0 or later
- Apple TV: Yes – tvOS 11.0 and later; 4th-generation Apple TV
- Chromecast: Yes – Version 1 and newer; Google Nest Hub and Google Nest Hub Max; Vizio Smart TVs (with built-in Chromecast); Android TV devices
- Chromebook: Yes – via Disney+ Android app
- Roku: Yes – Roku boxes and sticks and TVs
- Android TV: Yes – OS 7.0 or later on Google certified TVs
- LG Smart TV: Yes – LG models running webOS 3.0 and above
- Samsung Smart TV: Yes – 2017 models and newer (Tizen OS)
- Hisense Smart TVs and Toshiba Smart TVs: Yes – with VIDAA OS U6 1.2 and other selected models
- PC: Yes – Web browser only; Chrome (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later); Microsoft Edge (version 79+ on Windows 10 or later); Firefox (version 75+ on Windows 7 or later
- Mac: Yes – Safari 11+ is supported on macOS 10.12 (Sierra) and later; Chrome 75+ is supported on macOS 10.10 (Yosemite) and later; Firefox 75+ is supported on macOS 10.9 (Mavericks) and later
- Android phones/tablets: Yes – Android 5.0 (Lollipop) or later
- iPhone/iPod Touch/iPad: Yes – iOS 15.3 and later
- PlayStation: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Xbox: Yes – Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox One S, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Xfinity Flex and X1 TV Box: Yes; select Xfinity X1 models
- Telstra TV: Yes
- Fetch TV: Yes
