The middle America of the Ronald Reagan era had a major issue with heavy metal and its supposed - and usually risible - links to the Lord of Darkness but it makes for a perfect backdrop to just-in-time-for-Halloween pop-horror show "Hysteria!" and provides a brilliant soundtrack.
Read on for how to watch "Hysteria!" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for FREE!
"Hysteria!" premieres Friday, October 18 in the U.S. and New Zealand.
• FREE STREAM — TVNZ+ (N.Z.)
• U.S. — Watch on Peacock
• Australia — Watch on Binge
• Watch anywhere — try NordVPN 100% risk-free
If heavy metal bands such as Black Sabbath claim to be in league with the devil then, when you form your own such band, you're going to need, at the very least, a crap name, several black t-shirts and a very basic knowledge of the occult. Enter Dethkrunch.
This is all timed to take advantage of the disappearance of a varsity jock, a crime with supposed links to the occult. But when a bizarre series of murders, kidnappings and rumors of black magic lead to a witch hunt, band members Dylan Campbell (Emjay Anthony), Jordy (Chiara Aurelia) and Spud (Kezii Curtis) find themselves in its crosshairs.
Read on and we'll show you how to watch "Hysteria!" online from anywhere.
Watch 'Hysteria!' for free in New Zealand
How to watch 'Hysteria!' from anywhere in the world
If "Hysteria!" isn't streaming where you're currently located, that doesn't mean you have to miss the show while you're away from home. With the right VPN (virtual private network), you can stream the show from wherever you are.
We've evaluated many options, and the best VPN you can get right now is NordVPN.
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're away from New Zealand and want to view TVNZ Plus as usual, you'd select a New Zealand-based server from the list.
3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to TVNZ Plus and watch "Hysteria!" streams as if you were back home.
Where to watch 'Hysteria!' online in U.S.
NBC's streaming service Peacock is the exclusive place to watch "Hysteria!" in the U.S.. All eight episodes drop on Friday, October 18.
Peacock subscriptions start from only $7.99/month, rising to $13.99/month to remove the ads. Or get 12 months for the price of 10 on either tier by signing up for an annual plan.
Away from home? Don't despair. You can still watch "Hysteria!" from wherever you are with a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
'Hysteria!' streams by country
How to watch 'Hysteria!' online in Canada
Canadians will be able to stream "Hysteria!" on Showcase on Tuesday, October 22 at 9 p.m. ET.
Showcase specialty content is available to stream on via Prime Video's STACKTV add-on with Prime Video. It costs CA$12.99 per month after a free trial.
Don't forget: Americans taking a vacation in Canada who don't want to wait can watch "Hysteria!" on Peacock via one of the best VPNs. We recommend NordVPN.
Can I watch 'Hysteria!' in the U.K.?
Unfortunately there is no release date for "Hysteria!" in the U.K. at the moment.
However, if you're an American in the U.K. and want to watch "Hysteria!" through your existing Peacock subscription, you can use a VPN. We recommend Nord VPN.
How to watch 'Hysteria!' online in Australia
New thriller series "Hysteria!" will be available to stream in Australia on Binge from Friday, October 18.
Traveling Down Under? Don't worry — Americans can watch "Hysteria!" on their usual Peacock plan via a VPN instead. Our favorite VPN service right now is NordVPN.
'Hysteria!' episode schedule & air dates
- Episode 1 - "Hysteria": Friday, October 18
- Episode 2 - "Die Young": Friday, October 18
- Episode 3 - "Can I Play with Madness": Friday, October 18
- Episode 4 - "Dance Macabre": Friday, October 18
- Episode 5 - "Speaking in Tongues": Friday, October 18
- Episode 6 - "Mother": Friday, October 18
- Episode 7 – “It's Late": Friday, October 18
- Episode 8 - "Heaven's on Fire": Friday, October 18
'Hysteria!' cast
- Julie Bowen as Linda Campbell
- Bruce Campbell as Chief Dandridge
- Emjay Anthony as Dylan Campbell
- Chiara Aurelia as Jordy
- Kezii Curtis as Spud
- Nikki Hahn as Faith
- Anna Camp as Tracy Whitehead
- Nolan North as Gene
- Garret Dillahunt as The Reverend
- Elijah Richardson as Cliff
- Milly Shapiro as Ingrid
- Allison Scagliotti as Officer Olsen
- Jessica Treska as Judith
What have the makers of the show said about it?
Executive producers Matthew Scott Kane and David A. Goodman said, “Hysteria! is about both sides of that generational fear. It’s about the thrills of being young, rebellious in spirit and aspirational at heart — and the horrors of growing up and realizing that the world you thought you knew has shifted beneath your feet. That fear haunts every generation.
“Children of the Atomic Age went on to terrifying their families by turning on, tuning in and dropping out in the ’60s. Those same ‘free spirits’ went on to vote for Ronald Reagan and called for censorship of the ‘obscene’ and ‘satanic’ heavy metal bands their own kids worshiped. Now, those kids are adults who rail against pronouns, TikTok and a movie about Barbie. The cycle doesn’t end. And it’s hard to escape the feeling that someone, or something, is sitting by watching it all, and laughing.
“Our hope is that parents and children (of the appropriate age, of course) can enjoy the chills, the laughs, the music, and the heart of Hysteria! together. Growing up is scary. So is parenting.”
