Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks continue to tell stories of war and survival that are spellbinding as they are haunting with the new war epic Masters of the Air, a companion series to enduring classics Band of Brothers and The Pacific.
While the former chronicled the history of Easy Company and latter revolved around three Marines, Masters of the Air will follow Air Force’s 100th Bomb Group during World War II.
Where to watch Masters of the Air in Australia?
The series is produced by Playtone and Amblin Television alongside Apple Studios, which makes Apple TV+ its exclusive streamer.
New users signing up for the first time can watch the new show as part of your Apple TV+ subscription.
| TV show | Streaming Service | Available? |
|---|---|---|
| Masters of the Air | Apple TV+ | Yes – with Apple TV+ free trial |
Masters of the Air release date Australia
The nine-part war epic finally starts airing on Apple TV+ on Friday, 26 January 2024.
The series debuts with two episodes, followed by a weekly release until the series finale on 15 March.
| Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Service |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 2 | Fri, 26 Jan 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 3 | Fri, 2 Feb 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 4 | Fri, 9 Feb 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 5 | Fri, 16 Feb 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 6 | Fri, 23 Feb 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 7 | Fri, 1 Mar 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 8 | Fri, 8 Mar 2024 | Apple TV+ |
| Episode 9 | Fri, 15 Mar 2024 | Apple TV+ |
Masters of the Air streaming on Apple TV+
For Masters of the Air streaming, Australia has Apple TV+ airing a new episode each week. Fortunately, the service still offers a free trial. After that, Apple TV+’s monthly subscription is only $12.99 per month, giving you exclusive access to impressive Apple Originals like Lessons in Chemistry, Hijack, Drops of God, and more.
There’s also an ongoing deal for a longer free subscription – get 3 months of Apple TV+ when you buy an eligible Apple device. What’s more, Apple’s streaming service offers a single tier that already includes six concurrent streams and most content in 4K, usually in Dolby Vision, and also in Dolby Atmos.
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What is the plot of Masters of the Air?
Apple TV+’s new series follows the 100th Bomb Group, tragically nicknamed Bloody Hundredth due to the staggering number of casualties lost during World War II. Told over nine episodes, the show chronicles and dramatises their combat missions, the harrowing journey that follows, and an admirable willpower that’s not easily extinguished.
Masters of the Air, just like its companion shows Band of Brothers and The Pacific, will also tackle themes of brotherhood and sacrifice. The 100th Bomb Group consisted of colourful personalities, the stories of the men and their heroic experiences never to be forgotten.
The war epic series is created by John Shiban and John Orloff based on Donald L. Miller’s 2007 book.
Cary Joji Fukunaga, best known for his works in the first season of True Detective and Maniac, directed the first four episodes. Other directors attached to the project are Dee Rees, Anna Boden, Ryan Fleck, and Tim Van Patten.
Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg are executive producers alongside Gary Goetzman. Hanks and Masters of the Air lead actor Austin Butler previously worked together in the hit biopic Elvis.
Masters of the Air trailer
Check out the trailer for the epic war drama below.
Cast of Masters of the Air
Starring Austin Butler as Major Gale Cleven, the series features a dynamic cast that also includes Saltburn’s Barry Keoghan and Doctor Who’s Fifteenth Doctor Ncuti Gatwa.
The complete main cast of the new series is listed here.
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Other war epic shows you can watch on streaming include, of course, Band of Brothers and The Pacific. There’s also Generation Kill, Das Boot, SIX, SEAL Team, All The Light We Cannot See, The Small Light, The Terminal List, Strike Back, and many more. You can also find more shows by exploring what’s on Apple TV+.
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