Crazy Jane, Elasti-Woman, Negative Man, Robotman, and Cyborg return to our screens as super-powered outcasts in Doom Patrol Season 4. This series is a far cry from some of the lighter DC shows of late and explores a darker, more physiological side of the famous comic book franchise.
The comic book where the series is based debuted in 1963 with the tagline “The World’s Strangest Heroes”, although the TV adaptation embraces not only the bizarre but also the emotional toll packed in it and tells the story in every outlandish way possible.
Well-liked by critics and viewers alike for being a breakout material in the DC universe, Doom Patrol is truly unique as it is zany. Find out how to watch the new season as soon as it airs in Australia using this guide.
What’s in this Guide?
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Doom Patrol follows a group of reluctant heroes who suffered horrible accidents in the past. The traumas they’ve experienced not only haunt them until now, but also gave them superhuman abilities. Unlike other superheroes, they struggle with their roles as so-called saviours, especially when they’re shunned by society for their bizarre powers.
As their “superpowers” were caused by freak accidents, the members of the team generally yearn for their old lives, hence, they’re always conflicted with their roles and purpose. Helping them physically recover and deal with their internal struggles was the idealistic mad scientist, The Chief. Together, they investigate the world’s weirdest phenomena and save the planet when the need for it arises.
In the third season, the group had to deal with The Chief’s death as a result of Dorothy’s battle with the Candlemaker. But even in their grief, they couldn’t even process their sorrow properly as they were forced to face all kinds of otherworldly afflictions, ultimately experiencing death themselves.
And no, it doesn’t make it “the end” as they go to purgatory, and then hell, only to escape with the help of Dead Detective Boys. And nope, still not the end. They became zombies afterwards and, ironically, the only way to revert to their human forms was to eat the Chief’s brains.
In Season 4, the team unexpectedly travels to the future where they find a bigger complication. With their existence threatened, they must choose what matters more to them once for all – their old lives back or saving the world. Fans of the series will also see new faces joining the cast of the fourth season with Madeline Zima (Californication, Heroes) playing the character of Casey Brink and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Heroes, Covert Affairs) portraying the character Mr. 104.
Cast of Doom Patrol
Doom Patrol‘s members are Jane, a woman with dissociative identity disorder; Rita Farr, a former actress struggling to prevent her body from turning to a gelatinous state; Larry Trainor, a former US Air Force pilot with a negative energy inside him; Cliff Steele, former NASCAR driver who’s now inside a robotic body; and Cyborg, a superhero with cybernetic enhancements.
We’ve listed the complete cast, as well as new cast members joining the new season.
Doom Patrol Season 4 release date
The fourth season premiered with two episodes in Australia on 8 December 2022. New episodes then streamed weekly until 5 January 2023 for its mid-season finale. Consisting of 12 episodes, the final six episodes are streaming from 12 October 2023 on BINGE, then from 14 October 2023 on Foxtel. Below is the schedule for every episode of Doom Patrol Season 4.
Season 4 | BINGE | Foxtel Now |
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Episode 7 | Thur, 12 Oct 2023 | Sat, 14 Oct 2023 |
Episode 8 | Thur, 12 Oct 2023 | Sat, 14 Oct 2023 |
Episode 9 | Thur, 19 Oct 2023 | Sat, 21 Oct 2023 |
Episode 10 | Thur, 26 Oct 2023 | Sat, 28 Oct 2023 |
Episode 11 | Thur, 2 Nov 2023 | Thur, 4 Nov 2023 |
Episode 12 | Thur, 9 Nov 2023 | Thur, 11 Nov 2023 |
Doom Patrol Season 4 trailer
You can watch the official Season 4 trailer below.
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Doom Patrol seasons guide
Including the upcoming instalment this year, there are four seasons of Doom Patrol now. The new Doom Patrol Season 4 premiered last December, while the previous Doom Patrol Season 3, as well as Seasons 1 and 2, are still available to watch on demand on streaming TV services like Foxtel and BINGE.
Seasons | Released | Streaming Services |
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Season 1 | 2019 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Season 2 | 2020 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Season 3 | 2021 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Season 4 | 2022 | Foxtel Now / BINGE |
Where to watch Doom Patrol in Australia?
The final episodes from Doom Patrol Season 4 are coming soon to your screens, but where to stream in Australia? Airing on HBO Max in the US, there are three ways to watch: Foxtel, Foxtel Now, and BINGE.
Watch Doom Patrol Season 4 on Foxtel
Every season is available on Foxtel on FOX8. Fortunately, the cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the FOX8 channel. What’s more, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers, so that getting exclusive access to what’s on Foxtel becomes so much cheaper.
You can also watch new Doom Patrol Season 4 episodes when you sign up for Foxtel’s streaming service, Foxtel Now. Plus, offers special deals to access everything on its platform with monthly discounts.
Watch Doom Patrol Season 4 on BINGE
Another option to stream new episodes is BINGE. The streaming service still offers a free trial, so new customers can explore what’s on BINGE before signing up. For a refresher, you can even stream older episodes of Doom Patrol from the very first season, which are “Donkey Patrol”, “Puppet Patrol”, “Cult Patrol”, “Paw Patrol”, Cyborg Patrol, “Jane Patrol”, “Danny Patrol”, and “Flex Patrol”, among others.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch the best BINGE shows on demand. A Basic with Ads plan costs $10 per month and allows you to stream in HD on one device. An ad-free Standard Plan is $16 per month and enables you to enjoy 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. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
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What people are asking about Doom Patrol?
Want to know more about the DC series? Check out the frequently asked questions below for more information.
Is Doom Patrol on Netflix?
In Australia, the series is only available to stream on Foxtel and its affiliated services Foxtel Now and BINGE.
How to watch Doom Patrol online free?
To watch episodes online for free, you can sign up for BINGE’s free trial. After the free trial period, subscribing to the service starts at only $10 per month.
Is there Doom Patrol Season 5?
No, it was confirmed in January 2023 that the fourth season would be its last.