This Christmas Eve, there’s another romantic comedy binge you could indulge in – HBO Max’s reality TV show, 12 Dates of Christmas. The series follows the journey of three singles who are hopelessly romantic and wish to find a partner for the holiday season. However, finding that much-coveted spark and connection with someone doesn’t come easy. Expect drama, romance, and exciting twists in this holiday-themed dating series that’ll make you re-live Christmas Eve magic, streaming soon in Australia.
12 Dates of Christmas TV Series preview
The reality TV show is set in a dreamy estate in Austria and follows three singles, Faith, Chad, and Garrett, who all go on 12 dates and expect to find a partner to bring home for the holidays. The format of the TV show is something unique, and it should be interesting to watch it unfold. Each of the leads is only introduced to one potential match at first.
When the three leads sit down for dinner to get to know each other, they find out that the wait staff members are their first dates. They then get to know their dates one-on-one. The leads meet their next dates at a masked party, and the show progresses from there.
These surprising encounters certainly add charm to the show. It’s like going on a blind date but 12 times and there’s the need to pick one at the end of it all. For Chad, it’s finding someone to bring home to meet his family. For Garrett, it’s to fall in love. And, for Faith, it’s to find her best friend, which proves to be harder than it seems because the search for her ultimate partner is surely not every handsome guy she’s set up with. After all, the main goal is to find somebody to meet the fam during Christmas.
Romantic expectations aren’t met and despite pleasantries, fun moments, and “there’s definitely a connection there” feedback, one can never be sure of where they stand. Because in the great game of love, feelings aren’t always reciprocated. So, drama – not to mention the competition between the potential matches vying for Faith, Chad or Garrett’s heart and their “I’ll bring you home for Christmas” seal. It’s either that or the ” let’s stay just friends” resolution.
Moreover, things typically get awkward when the leads are having a great time with a potential match and the producers send in another suitor as sort of a third-wheel. It’s like a clock strikes midnight and suddenly everyone feels intense and rushed, but they do a pretty good job at being diplomatic at the multi-dating arrangement, or at least some of them pretend to be.
The 12 Dates of Christmas TV series (not the TV film of the same name starring Amy Smart) is narrated by Natasha Rothwell (The White Lotus, Insecure) and hosted by DJ ‘Shangela’ Pierce. Both seasons 1 and 2 will premiere in Australia this December, just in time to spice up the holiday season.
12 Dates of Christmas TV Show cast
The reins of the series 12 Dates of Christmas is in the very responsible hands of Sam Dean. He is famous for being the runner for yet another reality dating series, Love Is Blind, which was released on Netflix. The three singles that the show revolves around are:
When does 12 Dates of Christmas Air?
12 Dates of Christmas Season 1 originally aired on HBO Max from November to December 2020. Season 2 is expected to run from November to December 2021. While HBO Max is unavailable in Australia, you can start streaming the show in December 2021 via BINGE.
The first season of the show will drop on 12th December 2021. The second season, including the finale, will come to BINGE on 23rd December 2021.
| 12 Dates of Christmas | Available | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Season 1 Premiere | 12th December 2021 | BINGE |
| Season 2 Premiere | 23rd December 2021 | BINGE |
How Many Seasons Of 12 Dates of Christmas Are There?
The first season of 12 Dates of Christmas dropped on 26th November 2020 and ran until 12th December 2020. The show’s second season dropped on 25 November 2021 to kick off the Christmas season. There are nine episodes, and the entire season is expected to drop at once instead of in parts.
Which providers will Show 12 Dates of Christmas?
You must watch 12 Dates of Christmas if you’re looking to ditch the classic romance movies and enjoy streaming some dramatic reality content. After all, why get forced for a cliché movie date on Christmas Eve or mop over your ex (boyfriend or girlfriend) when you can watch fun and games?
Check out the list below to see whether your provider will allow you to stream 12 Dates of Christmas or not.
Featured| Provider | 12 Dates of Christmas |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes |
| Foxtel | No |
| Foxtel Now | No |
| Foxtel from Telstra | No |
| Amazon | No |
| Netflix | No |
| Stan | No |
| Apple TV | No |
How to Watch 12 Dates of Christmas TV series
2 seasons of 12 Dates of Christmas will hit streaming in Australia via BINGE. Every episode of the show will also be available with the streaming TV service on-demand so you won’t miss anything.
With a 14-day free trial, you may begin your realitya binge right away. Yes, the streaming platform offers a 2-week free trial new customers can take advantage of to stream every new episode of the TV series on demand. After your trial period has expired, you will be able to pick from three different BINGE plans.
A Basic subscription costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $14 per month and enables you to enjoy in standard or high definition on two devices. The BINGE Premium Plan ($18 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in SD or HD. BINGE plans are all ad-free. All three plans are subject to cancellation at any time.
Watch 12 Dates of Christmas on Telstra
And your options just keep getting better. Telstra customers can access the streaming TV service free for 3 months with the BINGE Telstra offer. This option is available to eligible mobile and broadband customers as part of a 12 month contract.
12 Dates of Christmas trailer
The premiere of the much-awaited 12 Dates of Christmas is just around the corner. To get a glimpse of what’s about to come, check out the trailer of 12 Dates of Christmas below.
Other TV shows on BINGE
The BINGE library is home to a huge range of must-see TV Shows and Movies for all tastes and ages from around the world. From drama and action to thriller shows and documentaries, you’re never short of something to watch, all created by the biggest names in entertainment.
New titles are added each and every week so the choice is never an issue. These include hits like Vigil, American Horror Story, and The Walking Dead.
Streaming devices for BINGE
Here is a list of compatible devices that you can use to stream 12 Dates of Christmas with BINGE.
Devices supported on BINGE
- PC/Mac: Yes – Web browser only (Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge); supported on
MacOS : 10.12+ & Windows: 10+ - iOS Mobile Devices: Yes – iOS15+ including Apple iPhones/iPads
- Android Mobile Devices: Yes – Android Phone/Tablets OS 8+
- Google Chromecast: Yes – Chromecast Ultra, Chromecast 3rd Generation + & Chromecast w/ Google TV
- Apple TV: Yes – 4th Gen or higher; tvOS 15+
- Telstra TV: Yes – TTV1 (4200TL), TTV2 (4700TL) and TTV3 (4701TL)
- Amazon Fire TV Stick: Yes
- Android TV: Yes – OS version 8.0+ and above on selected devices
- Samsung TV: Yes – 2017 models or later
- LG TV: Yes – selected 2018 models or later
- Hisense TV: Yes – selected 2020-2023 models
- Gaming Consoles: Yes – PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox (Series X, Series S, One S and One X)
