The hit Australian drama series returns for a third, and final, season, and despite Helen (Anna Torv) and Dale (Same Reid) now being at the absolute top of their game, there’s still plenty of drama to contend with. Here’s how to watch “The Newsreader” season 3 from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE.
Season 3 of "The Newsreader" premieres on ABC on Sunday, February 2 at 8:30 p.m. AEDT in Australia.
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The show focuses on the personal and professional lives of the staff of a 1980s Australian newsroom, following the fortunes of Helen and Dale as they rise through the journalistic ranks and grow ever closer in their relationship. Season 3 finds the former lovers thriving separately, with Dale a beloved household newsreader, award nominated and number one in the daily rankings. Helen, meanwhile, is on the cusp of being the first woman to front and produce her own current affairs show. But with the increased stardom of both journalists, the network sees an opportunity – pit them against one another in a ratings showdown.
“The Newsreader” has been a smash hit in both hemispheres, with viewers and critics in both Australia and the U.K. raving about the show. Down Under, the drama was ABC’s most watched show in its debut year, while in Blighty, it became BBC Two’s most watched Sunday night drama in over four years. If you’re not one of the millions already awaiting season 3, now’s the time to catch up.
Ready to bid farewell to this gripping drama? Read on to find out how to watch "The Newsreader” season 3 online and from anywhere around the world.
How to watch 'The Newsreader' season 3 for free in Australia
How to watch 'The Newsreader' season 3 from abroad
Thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network), "The Newsreader" should be available to Aussies no matter where they are. The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you find yourself. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best VPN on the market, and you can find out why in our NordVPN review.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away in the U.S., and want to view your usual Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to ABC iView and watch "The Newsreader" just as you would at home.
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Can I watch 'The Newsreader' season 3 in the U.K.?
Can I watch 'The Newsreader' season 3 in the U.S.?
After a number of streaming homes in the U.S., 'The Newsreader' is currently available on Sundance Now and AMC+.
Season 1 arrived on the streamer in late 2024, with season 2 due to arrive soon. There's no word on the third season yet, but we'd expect it to stream alongside the previous instalments sometime soon.
If you're an Aussie abroad in the U.S., you can still watch the new season by using a VPN such as NordVPN, choosing Australia from the list and heading to iView to watch as normal.
Can I watch 'The Newsroom' season 3 in Canada?
AMC+ is also likely to be the Canadian home for "The Newsreader" season 3, with the first two seasons releasing on the same schedule as the U.S..
That said, you are an Aussie in the Great White North on work or for vacation you can catch the show as normal by using a VPN such as NordVPN to unblock ABC iView.
All you need to know about 'The Newsreader' season 3
'The Newsreader' season 3 trailer
'The Newsreader' season 3 release date
"The Newsreader" premieres in Australia on Sunday, February 2. Release dates in other territories are TBC.
'The Newsreader' season 3 episode schedule
- Episode 1: Sunday, February 2
- Episode 2: Sunday, February 9
- Episode 3: Sunday, February 16
- Episode 4: Sunday, February 23
- Episode 5: Sunday, March 2
- Episode 6: Sunday, March 9
Who is in 'The Newsreader' season 3 cast?
- Anna Torv as Helen Norville
- Sam Reid as Dale Jennings
- Robert Taylor as Geoff Walters
- William McInnes as Lindsay Cunningham
- Marg Downey as Evelyn Walters
- Stephen Peacocke as Rob Rickards
- Michelle Lim Davidson as Noelene Kim
- Chum Ehelepola as Dennis Tibb
What can viewers expect from 'The Newsreader' season 3?
The official synopsis from ABC reads: "After achieving their dreams, Dale reigns as 'King of News' and Helen's fearless reporting earns her acclaim. But when a cynical network move pits the former lovers against each other, their bond will be tested like never before."
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