Knuckles (TV series): Release date and where to watch in Australia


Knuckles TV series
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Idris Elba returns as Sonic’s rival-turned-friend Knuckles the Echidna in Paramount+’s new limited series, Knuckles. It’s set to explore the character’s own adventures in his new home as he seeks other hobbies other than vengeance and making gladiator pits.

The show will cover action-packed events between Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and the upcoming sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which also features the return of deputy sheriff Wade Whipple. 

Set to premiere in April with all six episodes launching at once, here’s how to watch the Knuckles series.

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Where to watch Knuckles TV series in Australia? 

Knuckles is the latest entry in the Sonic the Hedgehog universe, which you can stream on television or online via Paramount Plus in Australia.

Exclusive to the streamer, you can watch all episodes for free by subscribing with a 7-day trial.

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Knuckles release date Australia

Development for the series began in February 2022 with Elba confirmed to reprise the character. 

After over two years, the Knuckles release date in Australia has been confirmed to happen on Saturday, 27 April 2024, with all episodes debuting on Paramount+ on the same day.

Knuckles TV seriesRelease DatesStreaming Service
Episode 1Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+
Episode 2Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+
Episode 3Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+
Episode 4Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+
Episode 5Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+
Episode 6Sat, 27 Apr 2024Paramount+

Watch Knuckles TV series on Paramount+

Every episode of the Knuckles show is available to watch on Paramount+, which airs all six episodes from 27 April.

To start watching the new animated series and more shows on Paramount+, customers signing up for the first time can use the free 7-day trial to get started. After that’s over, you pick between the Standard and Premium plan if you decide to commit. 

With Standard, you can watch movies and shows in HD, then up to two concurrent streams for $9.99/month or $89.99 yearly; Premium delivers 4K on four devices at $13.99/month or $124.99 annually.

There’s no lock-in contract so you can always opt out of your subscription anytime.

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What is the plot of Knuckles TV series?

In the cinematic world of Sonic the Hedgehog, Knuckles was introduced as Dr. Robotnik’s ally after the latter escaped from the Mushroom Planet. The anthropomorphic echidna eventually recognised Dr. Robotnik’s scheming ways, leading him to team up with Sonic. 

Now ready to have adventures of his own, the Knuckles series will have the echidna warrior forging his own path on Earth. What better way to do that than train an unlikely hero, deputy sheriff Wade Whipple to be specific, the ways of the warrior. 

Knuckles TV series is created by John Whittington and Toby Ascher, who also executive produce the series alongside lead star Idris Elba, John Whittington, Jeff Fowler, Neal H. Moritz, and Toru Nakahara.

Knuckles trailer

Check out the trailer for the new animated series streaming from 27 April!

Cast of Knuckles TV series

Idris Elba returns as the voice of Knuckles with the addition of Adam Pally reprising his role as Wade Whipple. Ben Schwartz also returns as Sonic the Hedgehog. 

You can find the complete cast of Knuckles series below. 

  • Idris Elba as Knuckles the Echidna
  • Adam Pally as Wade Whipple
  • Cary Elwes as “Pistol” Pete Whipple
  • Edi Patterson as Wanda Whipple
  • Stockard Channing as Wendy Whipple
  • Julian Barratt as Jack Sinclair
  • Scott Mescudi as Agent Mason
  • Ellie Taylor as Agent Willoughby
  • Ben Schwartz as Sonic the Hedgehog
  • Colleen O’Shaughnessey as Miles “Tails” Prower
  • Christopher Lloyd as Pachacamac

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If you’re looking to watch more animated adventures and comedies, there’s plenty of choices to try across streaming TV, including the original Sonic the Hedgehog series and Sonic Prime.

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