How to watch The Box online: stream the Anna Friel supernatural thriller

Thomas Lovell (Alexander Karim), Sharon Pici (Anna Friel) and Jedidiah Brag (Peter Stormare) in The Box
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A mind-bending psychological thriller that spikes a murder case with elements of the supernatural, The Box is available on subscription streaming Viaplay in the UK, and on Stan in Australia. Below, we have all the streaming and TV channel information you'll need.

Watch The Box online

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UK premiere: Monday, September 2
Stream: Viaplay (UK) | Stan (AU)
Download a VPN to watch The Box from abroad

After the in-custody suicide of Adina (Nina Yndis), a woman suspected of killing her husband, Kansas City detective Sharon Pici's (Anna Friel) life unravels with such ferocity that she soon finds herself at the center of a murder plot, facing suspension and possible imprisonment, and being urged to sign a declaration of insanity by her wife and her partner.

She's convinced that Adina is attempting to manipulate her from beyond the grave, in a last-ditch effort to clear her name. When psychologist Tory (Helen Behan) reveals that Adina herself was a believer, Pici tries to strike up a dialogue, but her colleagues are horrified when she turns up at the station seemingly cosplaying as the deceased.

If that doesn't already sound weird enough, it's nothing compared to what's in store next. Is Pici being conspired against by paranormal forces, or is she losing her grip on reality?

The show also stars Peter Stormare, Alexander Karim and Olivia Grant. It's already out in certain countries. Here's our guide explaining how to watch The Box online where you are.

How to watch The Box in the UK

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Monday, September 2

The Box is exclusive to Viaplay in the UK. All seven episodes land on Monday, September 2

Having recently shut down its app and website in the UK, Viaplay is now available as a Prime Video channel. It’s free to Prime Video subscribers for the first seven days and £4.99 per month thereafter.

How to watch The Box in Australia

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Viewers in Australia can watch The Box online right now on Stan. The show premiered on the streaming service in 2022.

Plans are available from AU$12 a month.

Outside Australia? Don't worry if you're out of the country and want to catch that free Stan stream – just grab a VPN and tune in as if you were back at home. 

How to watch when traveling abroad

If you’re out of the country when The Box airs, then you can always download a VPN to access your usual streaming when temporarily traveling overseas (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course).

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Can I watch The Box online in the US?

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At time of writing, any plans to make The Box available to watch in the US are yet to be announced. 

Australians currently away from home can use a VPN to watch all episodes of The Box.

Can I watch The Box online in Canada?

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As yet there's no word on if or when The Box will air in Canada. 

However, Australian nationals currently traveling in Canada can use a VPN to unblock Stan and watch the show from anywhere in the world. We recommend NordVPN.


The Box cast

  • Anna Friel as Sharon Pici
  • Nina Yndis as Adina Ilic
  • Peter Stormare as Jedidiah Brag
  • Alexander Karim as Thomas Lovell
  • Helen Behan as Tory
  • Olivia Grant as Sylvian
  • Letitia Hector as Jenny Block
  • Gerard Monaco as Joey

The Box FAQs

How many episodes are in The Box?

There are seven episodes of The Box in total. Viewers in the UK can watch every episode from September 2.

All episodes are available to watch right now on Stan in Australia.

How can I watch the The Box TV series?

The entire The Box boxset is available to stream right now in Australia on Stan. In the UK, episodes are exclusive to Viaplay.

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Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.