Sexy Beast: TV release date and where to watch in Australia

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January 13, 2024

Sexy Beast TV series
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Sexy Beast, the prequel to the 2000 classic British gangster movie, will make its streaming debut this month, showing fans how the iconic events in the film sort of originated. 

Delving into the origins of Gal Dove and Don Logan, portrayed by Ray Winstone and Ben Kingsley, respectively, in the original film, the prequel series will also explore how the two small-town thieves are further catapulted into London’s criminal underworld.

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With Paramount Television International Studios involved in the production, the new crime thriller will be available to stream on Paramount+. 

If you haven’t seen the original feature, which has since become a cult film, Paramount+ also offers the movie on demand.

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The series will debut on streaming with three episodes from 25 January. After the premiere, you can watch one new episode weekly until its finale on 29 March. 

Customers new to Paramount+ can catch the exclusive series premiere with a 7-day free trial.

Season 1Release DatesStreaming Services
Episode 1Thur, 25 Jan 2024Paramount+
Episode 2Thur, 25 Jan 2024Paramount+
Episode 3Thur, 25 Jan 2024Paramount+
Episode 4Thur, 1 Feb 2024Paramount+
Episode 5Thur, 8 Feb 2024Paramount+
Episode 6Thur, 15 Feb 2024Paramount+

Every episode of the TV show will be available to stream on Paramount+, including the original 2000 film. To start watching, sign up using the offered free trial if you haven’t already. 

Once your free trial ends, there are two subscription plans to choose from: Standard or Premium with both plans also offering the option to pay monthly ($9.99/month) or yearly ($89.99). 

Standard offers TV shows and movies in HD and streams content on two simultaneous screens; Premium, on the other hand, increases the experience by offering 4K on up to four devices.

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Paramount+’s Sexy Beast explores the origins of best friends and expert thieves Gal Dove (James McArdle) and Don Logan (Emun Elliott), underscoring their relationship during the peak of their “career” in 1990s London. 

Bold, destructive, and fearless, Gal and Don attract the attention of Teddy Bass (Stephen Moyer), an up-and-coming crime boss who wants the duo in his circle.

However, the arrival of Deedee (Sarah Greene) into Gal’s life threatens to destroy the dynamics between him and Don, as well as both their future in the criminal underworld. 

The upcoming prequel is developed by Michael Caleo based on the 2000 film from writers Louis Mellis and David Scinto. All three also executive-produce the series with James Levison serving as the producer.

Check out the trailer for the new TV show right here. 

James McArdle, best known for his roles in Mare of Easttown and Andor plays Gal, while Guilt and The Gold actor Emun Elliott stars as Don.

Here’s the complete main cast of the Sexy Beast prequel series:

  • James McArdle as Gal Dove
  • Emun Elliott as Don Logan
  • Tamsin Greig as Cecilia
  • Stephen Moyer as Teddy Bass
  • Sarah Greene as Deedee Harrison

If you enjoy crime shows, there are dozens to watch across streaming instantly. On Paramount+ alone, you can stream shows like The Gold, Last King of the Cross, Mayor of Kingstown, Tulsa King, and many others.

On other streaming platforms, you can check out newly released crime dramas like Payback, Berlin, Black Ops, The Curse, Time, Bookie, and more. 

You can also explore what’s on Paramount+ or use the streaming search below to explore more shows.

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