Are you tired of streaming? A new show from A24 and Showtime could potentially lift the curse.
The Curse, starring Emma Stone and Nathan Fielder, is a ten-episode genre-bending series that follows a couple trying to have a baby while starring in a socially conscious reality show, Fliplanthropy. Unfortunately, paths of off-camera destruction accompany the on-camera renovations in the twisted series, according to a Showtime synopsis. Fielder is known for the comedy series Nathan For You and The Rehearsal.
The Curse, which premiered at the New York Film Festival in October, also stars Benny Safdie, who co-created the show with Fielder. There are two ways to tune into the premiere: you can stream it by signing up for a subscription to Paramount Plus with Showtime, or wait a few days for it to debut on Showtime. Here are the release dates, plus why using a VPN might make sense for you.
How to watch The Curse
In the US, you can stream the series with a Paramount Plus with Showtime subscription. The first episode is coming soon Nov 10 at 12:01pm ET/Nov. 9 at 9:01 PM PT.
If you want to see it on Showtime, you’ll have to wait until it airs on November 12 at 10pm ET/7pm PT.
Paramount Plus with Showtime — not to be confused with Paramount Plus’ ad-supported Essential plan of $6 per month — costs $12 per month and comes with perks like downloads, Showtime programming, and your local live CBS channel. While the Essential plan is ad-based, Paramount Plus with Showtime only shows ads on “live TV and a few shows.”
If you know you want to stay subscribed to Paramount Plus with Showtime for a year, you can choose to pay annually. The annual subscription costs $120, $24 less than the total cost of paying monthly for a year. There is also a free trial available for new subscribers. Read our Paramount Plus review.
How to watch The Curse with a VPN
Maybe you’re traveling abroad and want to stream Paramount Plus while you’re away from home. A VPN allows you to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop so you can access the show from anywhere in the world. There are also other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.
A VPN is the best way to prevent your ISP from throttling your speeds by encrypting your traffic. Using a VPN is also a good idea if you’re traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. Streaming TV can be a little smoother with a reliable, high-quality VPN that has passed our testing and security standards.
You can use a VPN to stream content legally, as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you are using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we don’t recommend streaming or downloading content from illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you can also choose another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN.
If you’re looking for a secure and reliable VPN, our Editors’ Choice is ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works across multiple devices, and offers stable streams. Normally it costs $13 per month, but currently it costs less in total to sign up for a 12-month subscription, with each month being $8.32.
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Follow the VPN provider’s installation instructions and choose a country where The Curse will stream on Paramount Plus. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN through your selected region. If you want to stream The Curse on more than one device, you may need to configure each device to make sure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify that you are logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open Paramount Plus for streaming.
If you’re having trouble streaming, first make sure your VPN is active on the encrypted IP address. Double-check that you have followed the installation instructions correctly and that you have chosen the correct geographic area to view. If you are still experiencing connection issues, you may need to restart your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Please note that some streaming services have restrictions on VPN access.