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How to Watch ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere Live on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku & Mobile

The life of a spy can be exciting, glamorous, and sexy, but it can also be deadly, especially when you are a sleeper agent whose loyalties are in question. The new HBO satirical/thriller series “The Sympathizer” premieres on Sunday, April 14 at 9 p.m. ET on Max and pulls the curtain back on the world of international espionage before and after the end of the Vietnam War. Starring Hoa Xuande and Robert Downey Jr., the series has all of the makings of HBO’s next Sunday-night obsession. You can watch with a subscription to Max.

How to Watch ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere

About ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere

Based on the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, “The Sympathizer” chronicles the journey of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy known as the Captain (played by Hoa Xuande) during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days aren’t over.

Recent Oscar winner Robert Downy Jr. plays a cavalcade of different characters, all of whom face off with the Captain in one way or another. The cast also includes Sandra Oh, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, and Alan Trong.

The seven-episode series is run by Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar while Chan-wook and Downey Jr. executive produce.

Can you watch ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere for free?

Max does not offer a free trial, but you can watch ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere as part of your subscription at no extra charge. If you want to save, you can get an entire year of Max for $99.99.

What is the ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere episode schedule?

Max will be airing “The Sympathizer” premiere on Sunday, April 14, and will continue with a weekly episode release until Sunday, May 26.

Episode 1: Sunday, April 14, 2024
Episode 2: Sunday, April 21, 2024
Episode 3: Sunday, April 28, 2024
Episode 4: Sunday, May 5, 2024

Episode 5: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Episode 6: Sunday, May 19, 2024
Episode 7: Sunday, May 26, 2024

What devices can you use to stream ‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere?

You can watch Max using Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.

‘The Sympathizer’ Premiere Trailer


Matt is The Streamable's News Editor and resident Ohio State fan. You can find him covering everything from breaking news to streaming comparisons to sporting events. Matt is extremely well-rounded, having worked for the Big Ten Conference, BroadwayWorld, True Crime Obsessed, and Land-Grant Holy Land before joining TS. He cut the cord in 2014, streams with a Fire TV, and his favorite titles include "The Bear," "The Great British Bake Off," "Mrs. Davis," and anything on the Hallmark Channel.

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