One of those stories you’d probably think was way too far-fetched if you didn’t know it was based on true events, the five-episode Atomic hits screens on August 28 on Sky Atlantic in the UK and available for free in New Zealand thanks to TVNZ+. Read on for how to watch Atomic online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially for FREE.
Inspired by William Langewiesche’s account of his own barely believable story in the non-fiction book Atomic Bazaar, this miniseries takes viewers into the shady world of the nuclear weapons black market. Needless to say, it’s a milieu fraught with danger, shady characters and potentially lethal consequences.
Expect plenty of tense confrontations and nail-biting chases across North Africa as drug smuggler Max (Alfie Allen) and mysterious JJ (Shazad Latif) are forced to join forces to pull off a perilous mission to traffic uranium across continents, with CIA operative Cassie Elliott (Samira Wiley) hot on their heels every step of the way.
We’ve got all the information on where to watch Atomic online and stream episodes from anywhere – including FREE options!
Can I watch Atomic for free?
You can watch Atomic online for free – but not in all countries.
The free-to-stream TVNZ+ website and app in New Zealand is showing episodes of Atomic absolutely free from August 28. All you need to do is register, using your email address, name, year of birth and gender.
Australians can also watch episodes for free by signing up to a free trial to streaming service Binge.
Not at home in those countries right now? That’s where downloading the best VPN can help…
How to watch Atomic online from outside your country
If you’re traveling abroad when Atomic airs, you’ll be unable to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Luckily, there’s an easy solution.
Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream online, no matter where you are. It’s a simple bit of software that changes your IP address, meaning that you can access on-demand content or live TV just as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch Atomic from anywhere
Can I watch Atomic in the US?
Shows like Atomic that go out on Sky in the UK often find their way to the Peacock platform in the US and the international rights for this are indeed held by NBCUniversal. However, it has not yet been confirmed if or when Atomic will be shown in the US.
Currently travelling to the US? You can watch your normal domestic stream using a VPN as described above.
Can I watch Atomic in Canada?
We suspect Atomic will eventually turn up on the Showcase channel and Global TV platform in Canada, but nothing has been announced at the time of writing.
Visiting Canada from New Zealand? Use NordVPN to access your free TVNZ+ stream of Atomic.
How to watch Atomic in the UK
How to watch Atomic in Australia
Atomic – Need to Know
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Atomic cast
- Alfie Allen as Max
- Shazad Latif as JJ
- Samira Wiley as Cassie Ellio
- Brian Gleeson as Mark Ellis
- Franklin Virgüez as Antonio Alam
- Avital Lvova as Oksana Shirokova
- Stuart Martin as Rab Mackintosh
- Vahid Gold as Khaled Awad
- Charlie Murphy as Laetitia
- Mostafa Benkerroum as Rifat Atillah
Atomic episode guide
Atomic starts with a double bill in the UK on Thursday, August 28. Here’s the full episode release date for UK viewers:
- Episode 1 – Thursday, August 28
- Episode 2 – Thursday, August 28
- Episode 3 – Thursday, September 4
- Episode 4 – Thursday, September 11
- Episode 5 – Thursday, September 18
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