Sky’s new historical drama is inspired by the unbelievable true story of Mary and George, mother and son, who, during the reign of King James I, amassed wealth, power and influence through their wit and cunning, and a whole lot of sly smiles and tempestuous glances.
Starring award-winning actress Julianne Moore as Mary Villiers and Nicholas Galitzine as her second son George Villiers, here’s everything to know about the new drama Mary & George.
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Where to watch Mary & George in Australia?
Sky’s new series premiered on BINGE, as well as on Foxtel and Foxtel Now. Only the streaming services mentioned have the rights to air the mini-series in Australia as of this writing.
On Foxtel and Foxtel Now, you can watch episodes as they screen on Showcase.
| Streaming Services | Available? |
|---|---|
| BINGE | Yes – with BINGE free trial |
| Foxtel | Yes – with Foxtel subscription |
| Foxtel Now | Yes – with Foxtel Now free trial |
Mary & George release date in Australia
The premiere of Mary and George in Australia took place on 5 March, with all seven episodes dropping on BINGE.
On Foxtel and Foxtel Now, it launched two days later on 7 March, with the rest of the episodes rolling out weekly.
| Season 1 | BINGE | Foxtel/Foxtel Now |
|---|---|---|
| Episode 1 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 7 Mar 2024 |
| Episode 2 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 14 Mar 2024 |
| Episode 3 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 21 Mar 2024 |
| Episode 4 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 28 Mar 2024 |
| Episode 5 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 4 Apr 2024 |
| Episode 6 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 11 Apr 2024 |
| Episode 7 | Tue, 5 Mar 2024 | Thur, 18 Apr 2024 |
Stream Mary & George episodes on BINGE
To watch Mary and George, Australia has BINGE airing all episodes at once. The service still offers a 7 day free trial, so new customers can explore what’s on BINGE before signing up.
You can then choose from three streaming tiers to watch 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 $18 per month and enables you to enjoy standard or high definition or 4K on two devices.
The BINGE Premium Plan ($22 per month) is the last alternative, allowing you to stream on up to four screens/devices in HD or 4K. All BINGE plans come with no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
Watch Mary & George episodes on Foxtel or Foxtel Now
Another option to stream Mary and George episodes is the pay TV service Foxtel, which launches the show on Showcase.
Fortunately, the cheapest Foxtel Plus bundle already includes the channel. What’s more, new customers can even save for up to 12 months on plan fees with Foxtel’s latest offers.
You can also watch episodes when you sign up for Foxtel’s online streaming service, through Foxtel Now, which still offers a free 10-day trial for new customers.
FeaturedFoxtel Now even offers special deals to access everything on its platform with monthly discounts, and there’s no lock-in contract so you can cancel anytime.
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What is the plot of Mary & George?
After the death of her husband, Mary Villiers is left penniless with four children to raise. Upon realising that her second son George has the potential to wield power and influence through his looks and charm, she somehow manages to send him to the French court to further his finesse and education.
When he returns, she deems him ready to join the English court.
All of Mary’s efforts to polish her son’s upbringing, however, isn’t for him to find a suitable wife; it’s to capture someone else’s attention, someone more powerful – the King of England.
Succeeding in their daring ambition to seduce the king, Mary and George find themselves richer, more influential, even untouchable as their family significantly moves up the ladder.
But with their nonstop scheming creating enemies along the way, will their newly-found status last forever?
The period drama is based on Benjamin Woolley’s non-fiction book “The King’s Assassin”. It’s created by D. C. Moore for television, with Oliver Hermanus, Alex Winckler, and Florian Cossen serving as directors.
The riveting series is actually based on a true story derived from King James’ affair with George Villiers, also present in Woolley’s book.
Mary & George trailer
Check out the trailer for the new series based on Mary and George’s true story!
Cast of Mary & George
Starring Julianne Moore (May December) and Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue), Sky’s new series also features the following cast:
Similar shows you might like
If you’re looking for more historical dramas, there’s plenty to try on streaming, including The Crown, Victoria, The White Queen, The Great, The Spanish Princess, The Tudors, and many more. You can explore more similarly-themed shows to watch by checking what’s on BINGE.
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