How to Watch The Deuce Online: Catch the Season 3 Premiere Tonight
Both James Francos and Maggie G head to the 1980s
The final season of the latest show from HBO's David Simon is here, and we're guessing you're looking to join the crowd watching with wide eyes. The series stars Maggie Gyllenhaal as a sex worker named Candy (née Eileen Merrell), whose encounters with Vince and Frankie Martino (both played by James Franco) a bartender and a gambler, respectively, bring her to the adult film industry. Here's how to watch season 3 of The Deuce online.
This third season brings both of James Franco characters and Gyllenhaal from the late 1970's and into the 80's. This season is set to focus on big picture topics including the cocaine epidemic in America and the outbreak of HIV, two topics that connect to the porn industry in easy-to-draw lines.
The Deuce's third season hits airwaves in the United States at 9pm Eastern and at midnight Pacific.
In Canada, The Deuce Season 3 begins at the same date and time as it does in the states: 9pm Eastern.
In Australia, Season 3 starts airing tomorrow, Sept. 10 at 9:30pm local time.
Audiences watching in the U.K. will have to wait, but we're not sure of the exact date it will stream. I just skimmed the Sky TV schedule, and it was not listed on Sky TV Atlantic, where it's expected to debut.
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How to watch The Deuce online anywhere on Earth with a VPN
If you're an American abroad, but want to watch The Deuce with those tuning in stateside, you're not out of luck. With the right VPN, you can stream the show from wherever you go.
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How to watch The Deuce online in the U.S.
In America, HBO's thankfully wide availability means that even cord-cutters can watch The Deuce live. HBO Now costs $14.99 per month and it's available on web browsers, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Apple TV, Chromecast, iPhone, iPad, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
HBO is also available as an add-on via Amazon Prime Video Channels and live TV streaming services such as PlayStation Vue and Hulu with Live TV and YouTube TV.
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If you just want to see how The Deuce holds up in the first episode of its third season (or binge the first and second seasons beforehand) there's a free 7-day HBO Now trial you can use to give it a spin. The network also shows the beloved drama Succession and the religious farce sitcom The Righteous Gemstones, which we loved.
How to watch The Deuce online in Canada
Canadian audiences won't have any wait to watch The Deuce (Brits on the other hand, I've got bad news below), as it airs at the same time in their provinces as it does in the states below. In order to watch, though, you'll need to get Crave, the exclusive home of HBO in Canada. Frustratingly, Crave costs even more with HBO, as you need to pay both the standard $9.99 for the service and an extra $9.99 for the MOVIES + HBO add-on pack.
Looking for top American premium cable content? Crave includes Showtime by default, with the option to add HBO and other networks, such as Starz.
How to watch The Deuce online in Australia
Canadian audiences won't have any wait to watch The Deuce (Brits on the other hand, I've got bad news below), as it airs at the same time in their provinces as it does in the states below. In order to watch, though, you'll need to get Crave, the exclusive home of HBO in Canada. Frustratingly, Crave costs even more with HBO, as you need to pay both the standard $9.99 for the service and an extra $9.99 for the MOVIES + HBO add-on pack.
Premium TV service Foxtel isn't just the way that Aussies will watch The Deuce. It's also the place to catch Rugby World Cup 2019 action, and its introductory offer includes 6 months of Netflix for free.
How to watch The Deuce online in the U.K.
If you're in the United Kingdom, I've got some bad news. While The Deuce is expected to stream on Sky Atlantic (via Sky TV), we don't know when exactly it will debut. We will update this article when we find out more.
Sky TV includes Sky Atlantic, the home of The Deuce's third season (whenever it shows up). Sky TV also packs MTV, Comedy Central, Vice and other American cable channels.
Henry is a managing editor at Tom’s Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past seven years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He's also covered the wild world of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.