So, you’re looking for the SAS boys. If you’ve seen the trailers of Jack O’Connell looking manic in a desert or Connor Swindells trying to out-smirk the entire British High Command, you know why this show is a big deal. Steven Knight—the brain behind Peaky Blinders—basically took the history of the Special Air Service and injected it with punk rock and high-explosives. But finding exactly where to watch Rogue Heroes right now can be a bit of a headache depending on where you're sitting.
Streaming rights are a mess. Honestly, they always are. One day a show is on one app, the next it’s been swallowed by a merger or tucked away behind a "premium" add-on you didn’t know you had. If you're trying to catch up on the chaos of Season 1 or the much darker vibes of Season 2, here is the current map of the minefield.
The Best Places to Stream Rogue Heroes Right Now
If you are in the UK, you’ve got it easy. It’s a BBC production, so BBC iPlayer is the home base. Both seasons are sitting there, free of charge, assuming you’ve paid your TV license. They even have some behind-the-scenes bits that are actually worth the click.
For the folks in the United States, things got a little weird. Originally, Season 1 was an Epix original. Then Epix turned into MGM+. So, if you’re searching your Netflix or Hulu apps, you’re going to come up empty-handed. You need MGM+ to see the full run of the show.
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- USA: MGM+ (formerly Epix). You can also get this as an add-on channel through Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV.
- UK: BBC iPlayer. It’s the gold standard for this specific show.
- Australia: SBS On Demand. They’ve been great about keeping the first season free to stream, though Season 2 licensing sometimes lags a few months behind the British release.
- Canada: Amazon Prime Video is generally your best bet here.
It is worth noting that some regions have seen the show pop up on HBO Max (or just "Max" now). This is especially true in parts of Europe and Latin America. It’s a bit of a nomad show. It travels.
What happened in Season 2?
A lot of people missed the shift. Season 1 was all about the desert. It was hot, it was loud, and it felt like a heist movie. Season 2, which landed in early 2025, changed the locks. With David Stirling (Swindells) cooling his heels in a POW camp, the focus shifted to Paddy Mayne. If you thought Paddy was intense in the first six episodes, you haven't seen anything yet.
The action moved to mainland Europe and the Mediterranean. It’s grittier. The "rock star" energy of the North African campaign is replaced by the soul-crushing reality of the Italian campaign and the lead-up to D-Day.
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Why the "Where to Watch" Question is Getting Harder
Streaming services are currently in their "purging" era. You’ve probably noticed shows disappearing from platforms without warning. Luckily, because SAS Rogue Heroes is a BBC flagship, it’s unlikely to vanish from the iPlayer anytime soon.
However, in the US, the licensing deals for British imports are notoriously finicky. If you see it on a service like Philo or Fubo, grab it while you can. These smaller streamers often rotate their "boutique" content. If you're a purist, you can always buy the episodes outright on the Apple TV Store or Amazon, which—honestly—is sometimes safer than playing "will-it-be-there-tomorrow" with a subscription.
Common Misconceptions About the Show
People keep asking if it's on Netflix. It isn't. At least, not in the major English-speaking markets. There’s also a weird rumor that it’s a limited series. It’s not. Steven Knight has been pretty vocal about wanting to take this story all the way to the end of World War II and perhaps a bit further.
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Season 3 is already in the works. Knight confirmed he was finishing the scripts in late 2025, with filming kicking off shortly after. We’re likely looking at a late 2026 release for the third installment, which is expected to cover the SAS’s exploits in occupied France.
How to Get the Best Experience
If you're going to dive in, don't just watch it on your phone. The cinematography in the desert scenes is genuinely stunning, and the soundtrack—loaded with AC/DC and The Clash—needs a decent pair of speakers.
- Check for 4K: If you're on the BBC iPlayer or MGM+, make sure you're actually streaming in UHD. The grit and the sand look way better when you can see every grain.
- Read the Book: If you finish the show and think, "There is no way they actually did that," go find Ben Macintyre's book. The show is actually less insane than the real history.
- VPNs: If you’re a Brit traveling abroad, a VPN is basically your only way to keep up with your iPlayer queue. Just make sure you're using a high-speed one, or the action scenes will turn into a pixelated mess.
The show is a rare beast. It’s historical, but it doesn't feel like a lecture. It’s violent, but it has a heart. Most importantly, it’s about a bunch of misfits who decided that the best way to win a war was to stop following the rules.
If you're ready to start, your first move should be checking your existing Prime or Apple subscriptions to see if you have the MGM+ add-on. If you're in the UK, just open iPlayer and search "Rogue Heroes"—they usually keep it front and center. For those in Australia, hit up SBS On Demand before the licensing window shifts again. It’s much easier to watch it now than to wait for it to move to another obscure platform in six months.