Disney Plus’ new historical adventure series Renegade Nell follows Nell Jackson, a young woman on the run after being framed for murder. With the unjust circumstances greatly upending her life, she is forced to become a robber in 18th century England, cementing her as a notorious fugitive.
As her reputation worsens, a magical encounter unveils a surprising discovery – everything that has happened to her is part of a bigger destiny that only our spirited heroine can fulfill.
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Where to watch Renegade Nell in Australia?
The new series is produced by Lookout Point TV for Disney Plus, which makes the streamer its exclusive platform in Australia and other territories.
In addition to original programming, Disney Plus offers an extensive catalogue of content from Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Pixar, National Geographic and Star.
TV show | Streaming | Available? |
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Renegade Nell | Disney+ | Yes – with Disney+ subscription |
Renegade Nell release date in Australia
Renegade Nell has been confirmed to premiere on Friday, 29 March on Disney Plus.
Unlike most other new shows on Disney+ that follow a weekly rollout, all eight episodes of the series are set to launch on the same day.
Season 1 | Release Date | Streaming Service |
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Episode 1 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 2 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 3 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 4 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 5 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 6 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 7 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Episode 8 | Fri, 29 Mar 2024 | Disney Plus |
Watch Renegade Nell episodes on Disney Plus
To watch episodes of Renegade Nell, Australia has Disney Plus streaming the new series. Huge fan of adventure shows? This one finally hits streaming from 29 March.
To start watching shows on Disney Plus, new customers can choose between the monthly and the yearly plan. It’s worth noting that their free trial is no longer offered, although there are occasional Disney Plus offers that new customers can use.
Disney’s Standard plan allows streaming on up to two screens for $13.99 per month, or $139.99 if you prefer pre-paying for a year in exchange for some savings.
If you need 4K streaming with Dolby Atmos audio and four concurrent streams, you’ll need to upgrade your subscription with Disney Premium at $17.99 monthly or $179.99 annually.
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What is the plot of Renegade Nell?
Nell Jackson’s reunion with her family after the war is cut short after taking on a bully and finding herself framed for murder. Forced to escape with her sisters Roxy and George, she begins living the life of a fugitive, in addition to being a notorious highwaywoman in the country.
But Nell is no ordinary robber – a magical spirit named Billy Blind aids her in her various endeavours by giving her superpowers. As news of her magical abilities spread, she attracts the attention of a villainous Earl who’s scheming to oust the Queen of England and claim the throne for himself.
As it turns out, one of England’s most wanted fugitives and the country’s most fearsome female highwaywoman is the only one who can save the Queen and the country.
The upcoming adventure series is created by Sally Wainwright, best known for creating other acclaimed shows like Happy Valley and Gentleman Jack.
Renegade Nell trailer
Check out the trailer for Disney+’s new series right here.
Cast of Renegade Nell
The show’s main protagonist is played by Derry Girls actress Louisa Harland, alongside Joely Richardson (The Sandman) and Adrian Lester (The Undeclared War).
The complete cast of the new series are as follows:
Similar shows to Renegade Nell you might like
For adventure comedies, you can find plenty of similar options across streaming TV in Australia. Some of the popular titles that come to mind are The Artful Dodger, the live action versions of One Piece and Avatar: The Last Airbender, Extraordinary, The Umbrella Academy, Peacemaker, The Orville, and more.
Other period comedies you can try also include Wainwright’s other show Gentleman Jack, Our Flag Means Death, The Great, Dickinson, Plebs, The Buccaneers, and many others.
You can explore more popular shows to watch by checking what’s on Disney Plus, or use the streaming search bar below if you already have a series in mind.