Who watches the watchmen - and more importantly, how do they do it? HBO’s Watchmen is set in the world of the graphic novel by Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and John Higgins, set 30 years after the events that readers are familiar with. Though show creator Damon Lindelof has said that it’s not exactly a sequel, it is in keeping with the established canon of Watchmen and features at least one familiar character.
HBO has been criticized in the past for making its programs too difficult to watch legally, especially outside of the US, but the network has taken steps in recent years to make its shows more readily available. With streaming services like HBO Now and HBO Go (not to mention the upcoming HBO Max), you no longer need to have cable TV in order to watch HBO shows - Watchmen included.
If you’re ready to watch Watchmen season 1, here’s our guide to when new episodes air and how you can watch them online - whether you’re in the US, Canada, or the UK.
What Time Does Watchmen Season 1 Air?
Watchmen premieres on HBO on Sunday, October 20 at 9pm EDT/6pm PDT/2am BST, and will continue to air on Sundays at those times throughout season 1. If you can’t watch new episodes as they air, you can always catch up the next day via streaming.
How to Watch Watchmen Season 1 in the US
If you live in the US, you can watch Watchmen live as it airs on HBO if the network is included in your cable package. However, if you’re a cord-cutter or simply prefer to watch shows on your laptop or mobile device, there are plenty of other ways to stream the series. You will need to have a HBO subscription or add-on of some kind. Here are the options:
How to Watch Watchmen Season 1 in Canada
How to Watch Watchmen Season 1 in the UK
In the United Kingdom, Sky Atlantic offers exclusive access to all HBO shows, including Watchmen. As in the US, there are both cable and streaming options:
- Sky Go: If you have a Sky Entertainment subscription (£22 per month for a minimum of 18 months), you can watch Watchmen season 1 on Sky Atlantic and the Sky Go app. NOW TV Entertainment Pass: This is the cheaper option at £7.99 a month, with a seven-day free trial. You can watch Watchmen episodes live as they air, or catch up immediately after. NOW TV is available on a huge range of mobile devices, set-top boxes, games consoles, and smart TVs, as well as in-browser. However, it is not currently available on ChromeOS devices.
Note: If you plan to watch Watchmen season 1 live in the UK, even via an online service, you need a valid TV license.
More: Read Screen Rant’s Review of Watchmen
