The Texas Renaissance Festival has been the biggest renaissance fair in the world, founded in 1974 by brothers George and David Coulam. HBO’s new documentary series, also titled Ren Faire, will examine the festival’s ongoing crisis – an epic power struggle with co-founder George Coulam, or known by his employees as King George, announcing his retirement.
Here’s everything to know about this new fantastical documentary series.
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Where to watch the Ren Faire documentary in Australia?
The documentary series will be streaming in Australia on BINGE and Foxtel (including Foxtel Now).
For Foxtel and Foxtel Now subscribers, Ren Faire will screen specifically on Docos, which is part of Foxtel’s Foxtel Plus bundle and Foxtel Now’s Essentials pack.
| Streaming Services | Available? |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
| Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial |
| Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
Ren Faire TV series release date
The three-part series will premiere on BINGE on Monday, 3 June 2024 with the remaining two episodes screening on 10 June 2024.
On Foxtel, the first episode will screen on Monday, 17 June 2024 at 8.30pm on Docos, and will simultaneously stream on Foxtel Now.
| Ren Faire | BINGE | Foxtel / Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Mon, 3 Jun 2024 | Mon, 17 Jun 2024 |
| Episode 2 | Mon, 10 Jun 2024 | Mon, 24 Jun 2024 |
| Episode 3 | Mon, 10 Jun 2024 | Mon, 24 Jun 2024 |
Stream Ren Faire TV series on BINGE
The Ren Faire TV series will be streaming on BINGE from 3 June, which also offers an extensive catalogue of many other documentaries alongside Foxtel and Foxtel Now. The service still offers a 7 day free trial, so new customers can explore heaps of TV shows before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the latest movies and BINGE series on demand. A Basic subscription with Ads allows you to stream on one device.
A Standard Plan enables you to enjoy your favourite shows or movies on two devices. A Premium Plan lets you stream on four simultaneously. Both Standard and Premium also offer 4K streaming on selected content. All BINGE plans have no lock-in contract.
Watch Ren Faire TV series on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
Another option for watching the docuseries is the pay TV service Foxtel, broadcasting every episode via Docos. More than gripping documentaries, Foxtel also offers live TV with sports streaming, the world’s best dramas, and movie channels for watching blockbusters.
Docos, the channel that airs Ren Faire documentary, is part of Foxtel Plus, the cheapest entertainment package that already includes the previously separate Kids and Favourites packs, increasing the channels offered to over 70. What’s more all Foxtel bundles now include the Multiscreen feature.
If you’re only after a streaming app rather than a pay TV service, all episodes are also going to be on Foxtel Now, which you can try with a free 10-day trial if signing up for the first time.
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 if you’re looking to access more content.
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What is the documentary Ren Faire about?
The documentary series delves into the succession crisis currently taking place at the world’s largest Renaissance fair, the Texas Renaissance Festival. For half a century, its founder, known to his employees as King George, has been the festival’s undisputed leader. His reign, while done with iron fist, has made the festival the greatest of its kind not just in America but in the world.
But King George, now in his ‘80s, acknowledges it’s time to hang up the hat. With him vacating the throne, he needs to find someone who is capable of continuing the epic legacy that the original founder had established. The new grand responsibility will naturally fall to some of his longtime employees.
Vying for the “crown” are Jeff Baldwin, the General Manager, Louie Migliaccio, Lord of Corn, and Darla Smith, the Elephant Trainer. As every prospective “King” or “Queen” uses the ultimate trick up their sleeve to get the coveted crown, the Texas Renaissance Festival will be mired with a succession drama that gets outrageous at times. For starters, the employees competing for George’s throne imagine themselves in a real-life Game of Thrones!
Directed by Lance Oppenheim, Ren Faire is co-created by Oppenheim & David Gauvey Herbert.
Ren Faire trailer
You can check out the trailer for the documentary here.
Cast of Ren Faire TV series
The documentary will feature appearances from George Coulam himself and his employees.
Other documentaries to watch
Both BINGE and Foxtel offer more documentaries covering controversial subjects, including The Curious Case of Natalia Grace, Savior Complex, Secrets of Playboy, Secrets of Penthouse, Secrets of Miss America, House of Hammer, Catch and Kill: The Podcast Tapes, Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, and more.
You can find more documentaries to watch by checking what’s on BINGE or Foxtel. You can also explore other docos using the streaming search bar below.
