'The Man Who Fell to Earth' premieres April 24 on Showtime — here's how to watch the new sci-fi series
The new series stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Naomie Harris, and Bill Nighy. You can watch the show on Showtime's cable channel and streaming service.
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- "The Man Who Fell to Earth" premieres April 24 on Showtime.
- The series expands on the story that started in the classic novel and 1976 film starring David Bowie.
- You can get your first four months of Showtime right now for a discounted rate of $4/month.
The first episode of "The Man Who Fell to Earth" hits Showtime at 10 p.m. ET on April 24. Based on the novel by Walter Tevis, the show tells the story of an alien who comes to Earth and must blend in with humanity in order to save his dying planet.
The book was famously adapted to the big screen by director Nicolas Roeg in 1976, with David Bowie starring in the lead role. This new series is meant to serve as a sequel with Chiwetel Ejiofor playing a new alien named Faraday, who is on a mission to find a scientist (Naomie Harris) in order to save his planet. But before he can accomplish his mission, he must help save Earth.
Check out the trailer for 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'
The show also stars Bill Nighy as an older version of Thomas Newton, the character originally played by David Bowie. Jimmi Simpson, Sonya Cassidy, Clarke Peters, and Kate Mulgrew round out the cast. Early reviews have been positive, and the show currently holds a 78% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes.
How to watch 'The Man Who Fell to Earth'
You can watch "The Man Who Fell to Earth" exclusively on Showtime starting April 24. New episodes can be watched on cable as they air, or through the Showtime streaming service.
Showtime normally costs $11 a month, but new members can now lock in a discounted rate of just $4 a month for their first four months. After this promotional period, the regular $11 price will kick in. Showtime is also available as an add-on to other streaming platforms, like Amazon Prime Video and Hulu.
You can stream Showtime on a variety of products including many smart TVs, Android and iPhone mobile devices, Rocku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire, PS4, PS5, and Xbox video game systems. Check out the Showtime supported devices page for a full list of compatible products.
What time do new episodes of 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' premiere on Showtime?
New episodes of "The Man Who Fell to Earth" premiere Sundays at 10 p.m. ET on the Showtime cable channel and streaming service.
How many episodes are in 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' season one?
"The Man Who Fell to Earth" season one will consist of 10 episodes. New episodes will debut every Sunday from April 24 to July 3.
Currently there are no plans for a second season. However, since this is an expansion of the original story, there could be room for a new season if the show is a hit on Showtime.
Can I watch 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' for free?
You can watch "The Man Who Fell to Earth" for free if you sign up for a trial to Showtime's streaming service. New members can get a 30-day free trial to Showtime.
If you want to watch the entire series for free on-demand, you should wait to sign up until July 3 when the finale airs.
How to watch the original 'The Man Who Fell to Earth' from 1976
You can rent or buy the original version of "The Man Who Fell to Earth" to watch at home from services like Amazon Prime, Vudu, and Apple TV. The movie costs $4 to rent or between $8 and $10 to buy.
The 1976 film stars David Bowie and is directed by Nicolas Roeg.