How to watch Kung Fu TV series in Australia

The martial arts adventure series that first aired in 2021 is back for a third season this year. Following Nicky Shen as she strives to protect her family and her entire community from a fearsome triad, Kung Fu is a re-imagining of the 1972 Kung Fu TV series of the same name and headlined by a female protagonist. Ahead of the Kung Fu Season 3 premiere, find out where and how to watch the new episodes in this guide.

Kung Fu Season 3 preview

In Kung Fu Season 3, Nicky puts on a brave face while she starts anew. Henry’s departure may have hurt her deeply but she’s doing a pretty good job hiding her devastation. While she’s secretly struggling with their breakup, she’s actually found her feet despite all the things she went through. She has a new job at the community centre and is still efficient in protecting her community from all kinds of bad guys.

But with her history and her warrior bloodline, she’s bound to fight new forms of evil. Season 3 also had fans wondering about Zhilan’s mysterious return. She sacrificed herself in the second season finale but it seems that she’s also set to stick around full time in the new season.

With Henry leaving, Nicky may also find a new love interest in Bo, a new character in the third season. Bo is new in the city but is familiar with Nicky’s work in protecting it from criminals, even helping her many times with his equally impressive fighting skills.

And, of course, the Kung Fu Season 2 finale also delivered an even more pressing question: Is Nicky’s deceased shifu, Pei-Ling, back from the dead? Whether she has been revived or her emergence from the woods outside of San Francisco is something else, one thing’s for sure – the stakes are high in Kung Fu Season 3 and Nicky will have to deal with some serious repercussions.

Kung Fu Season 3 trailer

Excited for the new season? Check the trailer first to have a glimpse of what’s about to come.

Kung Fu TV series 2021 recap

The first season of Kung Fu introduces us to Nicky Shen. Desperate to escape her overbearing family and lead her own life, she ditches university and makes the life-altering decision to travel to China. There, she joins an all-female Shaolin monastery where she trains to become an expert fighter. She decides to return to San Francisco after her mentor was murdered.

Back at home, she is welcomed by everyone except her mother and younger brother. She also learns that her family is indebted to the local Triad boss when her father took severe beating from the gangsters. Using her newly acquired martial arts expertise and with the help of her tech-savvy sister and medical student brother, they intend to bring down the powerful triad and help provide peace and justice in their violence-struck community.

A Kung Fu reboot has been in development for years, but unlike the original series, the new one is intended to be a female-led revival. Major producers from Berlanti Productions and Warner Bros. Television were involved but it was only after the series had moved to The CW that official production of the show began. Developed by Christina M. Kim, it stars Olivia Liang as the central protagonist. Writers Ryan Johnson and Robert Berens, among others, have also joined the show.

How many seasons of Kung Fu TV series 2021?

There are three seasons of the Kung Fu TV series with the new third season launching in Australia this October, just months after the second season wrapped up last June.

Seasons	Released	Streaming Services
Season 1	2021	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Season 2	2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Season 3	2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE

Kung Fu Season 3 release date

Kung Fu Season 3 starts streaming in Australia on 6th October 2022 with new episodes streaming weekly. The CW has yet to confirm the number of episodes for the third season, although both seasons 1 and 2 have 13 episodes each.

Kung Fu Season 3	Available	Streaming Services
Episode 1	6th October 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 2	13th October 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 3	20th October 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 4	27th October 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 5	3rd November 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 6	10th November 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 7	17th November 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 8	1st December 2022	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 9	9th February 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 10	16th February 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 11	23rd February 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 12	2nd March 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE
Episode 13	9th March 2023	Foxtel Now / BINGE

How to watch Kung Fu in Australia?

In Australia, the TV series is available via Foxtel and Foxtel Now. You can stream the new episodes on Foxtel’s FOX8 channel, which is available on both services. The cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes FOX8, giving you access to over 50 channels of drama, lifestyle, docos, reality and more. With Foxtel’s latest offers and deals, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees.

For Foxtel Now users, FOX 8 is part of the base Essentials pack. Kung Fu is not available on free-to-air. For other streaming alternatives, the Kung Fu TV series 2021 reimagining of the 1972 series of the same name is also available on BINGE.

Stream Kung Fu TV series on BINGE

New episodes from Kung Fu Season 3 are available via streaming in Australia on BINGE. With every episode of the show available with the streaming TV service on demand, you won’t miss anything.

With a 14-day free trial, you can even watch previous episodes from Kung Fu Season 2 in case you need a refresher. Yes, the streaming platform offers a 2-week free trial new customers can take advantage of to stream all episodes 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 watch Kung Fu Season 3 in Standard Definition on one device. A Standard Plan is $16 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.

Stream Kung Fu TV series on Foxtel Now

You can also watch new Kung Fu episodes, as well as the previous Kung Fu Season 2, when you sign up for a free 10-day trial with Foxtel Now. What’s more, every Foxtel Now channel pack allows you to watch shows online and on the go via the Foxtel Go app. After your free trial period expires, the Foxtel Now base pack called Essentials pack is only $25 per month. Premium packs like Drama Extra, Sport, and Movies can be added to your base plan.

Watch Kung Fu TV series on Telstra

Looking for more options? You can also watch the new season on selected streaming services through Telstra. Telstra customers can access Foxtel or Foxtel Now channels by simply adding either service to their accounts. You can even save on plan fees with Foxtel.

Foxtel from Telstra (including Foxtel Now from Telstra) offers the exact same programming as a standard Foxtel service but is often available at a reduced monthly cost. With the Foxtel Now from Telstra offer, you can also watch the show on the move using the Foxtel Go app. 

On the other hand, the BINGE from Telstra offer lets you enjoy BINGE Standard from only $5 per month for 12 months when you sign up via Telstra or get 2 months free! 

Kung Fu TV series cast

The Kung Fu TV series 2021 remake stars Olivia Liang as Nicky Shen. It features a predominantly Asian American cast that also includes Kheng Hua Tan as Nicky’s mother, Shannon Dang as Nicky’s sister, and Jon Prasida as Nicky’s younger brother. Check out the complete Kung Fu TV series cast below, as well as the new cast members joining Kung Fu Season 3.

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When it comes to streaming awesome content, you can find similar titles when exploring what’s on Foxtel as well, since both streaming services mostly have the same TV and movie catalogue. 

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Streaming devices for Foxtel Now and BINGE

Here is a list of compatible devices for streaming on Foxtel (via Foxtel GO), Foxtel Now, and BINGE.