Three American families going back to the 1880s, sort of, to live as homesteaders, is the premise of the new social experiment and series Back to the Frontier. Foregoing the comforts of modern times, each family will experience life back when there were no phones, comfy couches, bathrooms, iced caramel lattes, and so many more. If you want something fresh on television, Back to the Frontier is a must-see.
Here’s everything to know about the new series, including release date, premise, trailer, and cast.
Back to the Frontier release date Australia
Back to the Frontier premieres in Australia on Thursday, 10 July on HBO Max. The first season has been confirmed to run for eight episodes, scheduled to air weekly.
If you’re a Foxtel customer, you can access HBO Max content through the app on your iQ box at no additional cost (Basic with Ads plan).
| Back to the Frontier Season 1 | Release Dates | Streaming Services |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Thur, 10 Jul 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 2 | Thur, 17 Jul 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 3 | Thur, 24 Jul 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 4 | Thur, 31 Jul 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 5 | Thur, 7 Aug 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 6 | Thur, 14 Aug 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 7 | Thur, 21 Aug 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
| Episode 8 | Thur, 28 Aug 2025 | Max / Max on Foxtel |
Back to the Frontier trailer
Don’t miss Back to the Frontier streaming in Australia from 10 July. You can watch the trailer here.
What is Back to the Frontier about?
Three American families from across the country—The Lopers (Alabama), Hanna-Riggs (Texas), and Halls (Florida)—are transported back to the 1880s to experience life sans modernity.
With ten thousand acres of nature surrounding them and with no technology in sight, they are required to live on the frontier for eight weeks, where they’re “reinforcing their own shelters, raising livestock, collecting food, and rationing their supplies.”
With nothing to sidetrack them from the distractions of the modern world, every family’s immersive experience gives them the unique opportunity to appreciate one another and to better navigate their relationships.
Back to the Frontier is executive produced by Chip and Joanna Gaines.
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