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How to Watch ‘The Independent’ For Free on Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV and Mobile

Election season is upon us, and Peacock wants to make the most out of the drama that naturally accompanies this time of the year. On Wednesday, Nov. 2, the political thriller “The Independent” debuts on NBCUniversal’s streaming service. The movie centers on a young journalist who discovers a conspiracy involving a U.S. Presidential candidate that could change not only the election, but the fate of the country. You can stream all the twists and turns of “The Independent” exclusively with a Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch ‘The Independent’

About ‘The Independent’

The movie opens during the final weeks of the most consequential presidential election in history. America is poised to elect either its first female president (Ann Dowd) or its first viable independent candidate (John Cena). Reporting history as it’s made, an idealistic young journalist (Jodie Turner-Smith) teams up with her idol, legendary journalist Nick Booker (Brian Cox), to uncover a conspiracy that places the fate of the election — and the country — in their hands.

The movie will be a fascinating dramatic turn for John Cena. Cena appears to be doing everything he can to position himself as the next wrestler-turned-successful-actor, following in the footsteps of Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Cena has done tons of voice acting, as well as rolls that allow him to lean into aspects of his wrestling persona, but this is one of the first purely dramatic turns he has attempted.

Can You Stream ‘The Independent’ For Free?

If you are not subscribed to Peacock already, yes! Peacock offers a seven day free trial to its service for new customers.

What Devices Can You Use to Stream ‘The Independent’ on Peacock?

Peacock is available to stream on most devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

  • Peacock

    Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” and “The Office,” as well as original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports including NFL, MLB, WWE, Olympics, Premier League, NASCAR, French Open, College Football and Basketball, and PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.

    Peacock includes news, entertainment, sports, late-night, and reality from various NBCU properties including NBC, Bravo, and E!.

    Peacock also includes the entire library of Bravo shows and has exclusives like “Below Deck: Down Under.” They also include live and on-demand access to Hallmark channels.

    The company has acquired the rights to many classic shows like “Parks and Recreation,” and the entire Dick Wolf library including “Law & Order” and “Chicago Fire.”

    The service also features blockbusters and critically-acclaimed films from Universal Pictures, Focus Features, DreamWorks Animation, Illumination and content acquired from Hollywood’s biggest studios.

Check out a Clip From 'The Independent'


David covers the biggest news stories, live events, premieres, and informational pieces for The Streamable. Before joining TS, he wrote extensively for Screen Rant and has years of experience writing about the entertainment and streaming industries. He's a Broncos fan, streams on his Toshiba Fire TV, and his favorites include "Andor," "Rings of Power," and "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."

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