Based on YA novel of the same name by Holden Sheppard, "Invisible Boys" is a brave new LGBTQIA+ drama that explores aspects of teenage gay sexuality that have hitherto escaped serious attention, particularly in remote coastal towns like Geraldton in Western Australia, and how this has rendered many young men "invisible."
Here's how to watch "Invisible Boys" online from anywhere with a VPN.
"Invisible Boys" arrives on Stan in Australia on Thursday, February 13.
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The universal message seems to be that there is no reason to remain hidden from view and that strength and comfort can be sought in the company of others who have also been pushed to the margins by society. It was a story familiar to Nicholas Verso, the series' creator and director.
"I grew up in a small town, and a lot of the challenges these boys face felt like echoes of my own experience," he explains. "That authenticity was crucial to bring out in the series... in the writer's room I encouraged everyone to bring their own truths about growing up queer in Australia."
The show is set against the background of the 2017 same-sex marriage plebiscite in Australia, and follows the story of a young closeted gay teen who has an encounter with a married man, and the shockwaves that follow for him and his queer circle.
Read on to see the ways you can watch "Invisible Boys" online on streaming platforms and from wherever you are.
How to watch 'Invisible Boys' online in Australia
"Invisible Boys" premieres on Stan in Australia on Thursday, February 13. All episodes will drop at the same time.
Stan subscriptions start at $12/month and range up to $22/month for the Premium package with 4K streaming.
Not at home but want to watch the show? A VPN can help you to unlock your usual streaming services from anywhere – more details below.
Watch 'Invisible Boys' from anywhere in the world
"Invisible Boys" is yet to secure a release date in any international markets outside Australia, but that is likely to change and you will find out about it here first.
However, if you're away from Australia that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN. It meets the VPN needs of the vast majority of users, offering outstanding compatibility with most devices and impressive connection speeds.
You can try it risk-free for 30 days if you take advantage of NordVPN's no-quibble money-back guarantee.
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 visiting the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select a U.S. server from the location list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to your streaming service app — Hulu, for example — and watch "Invisible Boys" online from wherever you are in the world.
How to watch 'Invisible Boys' around the world
Unfortunately, there are no announced plans to release 'Invisible Boys' around the world just yet, but we would expect that to change, and will update this page when the show lands in the U.S., U.K. and Canada.
However, this doesn't mean that Australians abroad have to miss out. If you're away from home, a VPN such as NordVPN can help you access Stan and other streaming services from wherever you are.
'Invisible Boys' - Episode guide
- Season 01 Episode 01 - "Apps": In the small town of Geraldton, Charlie passionately embraces the anarchic punk ethos instilled by his revered late father, Cal. He dreams of escaping town to become a rock star, along with his cover band Cemetery Drive, with bandmates Bec and Rocky. However, beneath his rebellious exterior, Charlie conceals a deeply guarded secret — he’s gay. He spends his evenings cruising toilet blocks for anonymous sexual encounters with FIFO workers and DL trade. But when his hook-up with Kevin, a married man, is discovered by his wife, Alicia, it leads to Charlie being outed on social media. Just as he feels his world is falling apart, he encounters Matt, a young farmer, and an unexpected connection forms.
- S01 E02 - "Webcam": Zeke grapples with invisibility, body image and selfworth within his conservative Italian family, always overshadowed by his golden older brother, Lorenzo, feeling more like the perfect disappointment than the perfect son in his mother, Anna’s eyes. Zeke is bullied by school jock, Hammer, but can’t help but be aroused by his abuser. His sole escape lies in private webcam sessions… with men. Meanwhile, Charlie experiences a surge of excitement after his first night with Matt, sensing a genuine connection. However, Charlie’s emotional high takes a hit when Matt unexpectedly leaves him ‘on read,’ and is caught in a lie when he turns up at a Cemetery Drive gig to witness Charlie’s humiliation.
- S01 E03 - "Drive In": Rochelle is hungry to move her relationship forward with Hammer and is surprised to discover that maybe he’s not ready. When his masculinity is threatened and his anxiety is triggered at the drivein, he finds support in the most unlikely of places — Zeke. Meanwhile, Charlie and Matt take their first tentative step toward having a relationship, albeit one hidden in the shadows of the drive-in, much to Charlie’s chagrin. At the drive-in, when he forms a surprising connection with fellow Italian classmate, Sabrina, Zeke finds an unexpected opportunity to prove to his family that he’s normal.
- S01 E04 - "Sauce": Zeke and Nat find themselves on the fringes of the annual Calogero Passata day, feeling like outsiders though an encounter with Sabrina grants Zeke a chance to win back his mother’s affections. Charlie grapples with conflicting emotions and confusion following his date with Matt. As he endures Saturday detention with Mulroney, Charlie has to learn about compromise and how love may not take the form he expected. Karla’s birthday party unfolds as a surprise in more ways than one when Hammer finds himself torn between his mother and his aunty, Doris, as well as a guest appearance from someone who wants to set the record straight.
- S01 E05 - "The Date": Old memories are dredged up for both boys when Matt takes Charlie away for a romantic weekend camping at the pink lakes. But the boys have a very different idea of what “romantic” means and Charlie has to learn that true intimacy is deeper than physical. After helping Sabrina clean up in the wake of her epic house party, Zeke finds himself surprised at the depth of his feelings towards his new friend. But will his feelings for Hammer get in the way? Meanwhile, a hungover Hammer heads to Perth for a potentially life-defining event — the AFL Draft Combine. On the bus ride down, he finds himself drawn to one of his main competitors., Ian Orcher. But what game is Ian really playing?
- S01 E06 - "The Coming Out Ball": In the aftermath of an awkward encounter with Hammer, Zeke finds himself struggling with Hammer’s confusing shifts between public and private behaviour. But as Zeke’s blossoming relationship with Sabrina sparks jealousy in Hammer, the boys realise they can’t deny their desires any longer. The stage is set for a series of revelations and confrontations among the group.
- S01 E07 - "Country": In the aftermath of the Deb Ball, the boys revel in their newfound couplings. But Hammer, grappling with inner demons, reaches a breaking point on the football field and seeks solace in his safe space, Aunty Doris, who reveals some family secrets. Meanwhile, Charlie and Matt are forced to confront the harsh differences between reality and fantasy after a night at Matt’s farm.
- S01 E08 - "Cake": A day of revelations and celebrations as Lorenzo and Nat’s wedding is underway. Charlie’s emotional performance at the Calogero wedding leads to a tense confrontation between Anna and Charlie, pushing Zeke to break his silence and finally confront his parents for the first time.
- S01 E09 - "Bees": Caught in the crossfire of familial duty, Matt wants to support his father, who may be experiencing early onset dementia as Matt himself struggles with depression. As the weight of helplessness and isolation consumes him, Matt makes a heartwrenching choice that reverberates through the lives of everyone involved.
- S01 E10 - "Sunset": As Australia casts its votes on the Marriage Equality plebiscite, the anticipated verdict may not bring the universal happiness and contentment everyone hopes for. Charlie uncovers some surprising truths about his father and gets some monetary help from an unexpected source. Hammer’s dreams come true — or do they? And Zeke will be forced to decide how far he’s willing to go to assert his own self-worth.
Official 'Invisible Boys' Trailer
'Invisible Boys' - Cast
- Joe Klocek as Matt Jones
- Joseph Zada as Charlie Roth
- Pia Miranda as Anna Calogero
- Aydan Calafiore as Zeke Calogero
- Zach Blampied as Kade 'Hammer' Hammersmith
- Myles Pollard as Jack Hammersmith
- Shareena Clanton as Karla Hammersmith
- Mercy Cornwall as Rochelle Griffin
- David Lyons as Father Mulroney
- Khan Chittenden as Cal Roth
- Catherine Moore as Miss Collard
- Hayley McElhinney as Nadine Roth
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