‘Amadeus’ brings Mozart, jealousy, and revenge to STARZ
‘Amadeus’ brings Mozart, jealousy, and revenge to STARZ
Will Sharpe stars as Mozart in a five-part limited series about genius, obsession, and a rivalry that gets deeply personal.
The new “Amadeus” limited series is coming to STARZ on Friday, May 8, and honestly, this sounds way more fun than the average historical drama. I’m usually the guy sprinting away from powdered-wig prestige TV, but Mozart, Salieri, jealousy, genius, sex, faith, obsession, and revenge? That sounds way more fun. Will Sharpe plays Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart, Paul Bettany plays his rival Antonio Salieri, and the five-part series reimagines Peter Shaffer’s famous play as a messy, stylish battle over talent, legacy, and who gets remembered. Here’s how to watch “Amadeus” on STARZ.
How to watch ‘Amadeus’
- When: Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:01 a.m. ET
- TV: STARZ
- Stream: Watch with a subscription to STARZ.
- From anywhere: Watch with a subscription to a VPN.
Everything you need to know about ‘Amadeus’
When will ‘Amadeus’ come out on STARZ?
“Amadeus” premieres on STARZ on Friday, May 8. The series is split into five parts, with new episodes streaming weekly on Fridays, so this won’t be an all-at-once binge. You’ll have to let the Mozart-Salieri chaos simmer a little bit, which honestly feels right for a show built around obsession.
Why do we recommend STARZ for watching ‘Amadeus’?
This one’s simple: the answer is because it’s the only place you can watch it in the United States. “Amadeus” is coming exclusively to STARZ, so you’ll need a subscription if you want to stream the new limited series when it premieres.
Can you watch ‘Amadeus’ for free?
STARZ doesn’t currently offer a standard free trial, so you’ll need a paid subscription to watch “Amadeus” when it premieres. STARZ normally costs $11 per month, but the service sometimes runs discounts for first-time subscribers, so it’s worth checking back often to see what promo is available before you sign up.
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Watch the trailer for ‘Amadeus’
What is ‘Amadeus’ about?
“Amadeus” follows 25-year-old Wolfgang “Amadeus” Mozart as he arrives in 18th-century Vienna ready to stop being treated like a child prodigy and start living like a real artist. He wants freedom, attention, pleasure, and the chance to make music his own way. Naturally, that causes problems basically immediately.
Once he gets to Vienna, Mozart’s life collides with two people who shape everything that follows: Constanze Weber, the fiercely loyal woman who becomes his wife, and Antonio Salieri, the religious court composer who cannot handle what Mozart represents. Salieri has worked, prayed, and built his whole identity around being gifted. Then Mozart shows up with this ridiculous, effortless genius, and Salieri starts to see him as a threat to his reputation, his career, and even his faith in God.
That’s where the story gets juicy. What starts as professional rivalry turns into something much darker and way more personal. Salieri becomes consumed by Mozart’s talent, and the show follows that obsession across 30 years, all the way to a murder confession and Salieri’s desperate attempt to tie himself to Mozart’s legacy forever. So yeah, it’s a historical drama, but it sounds less like homework and more like a prestige revenge thriller with epic music.
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Amadeus
25-year-old Amadeus arrives in Vienna, unemployed after his father’s death. He allies with singer Constanze Weber, who helps bring him into the orbit of court composer Salieri, igniting a rivalry that defines their legacies.