Stream Normal People online: How to watch the romantic adaptation anywhere in the world

By Ben Tyrer
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Here's how to watch every single episode of Connell & Marianne's complicated romance

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If you haven't already, it's time to stream Normal People online. Every episode of the first season has aired now, so you can binge-watch the entire run at will. Based on Sally Rooney's exquisite book of the same name, the show tracks the blossoming relationship between two Irish teenagers Marianne Sheridan and Connell Waldron, as they move through school and college. Frequently moving in and out of each other's lives, the twelve-episode series is both a beautiful and vivid portrait of young love.  

Normal People has an abundance of quality both behind and in front of the camera. Co-directors Lenny Abrahamson (who also directed the Oscar-winning film Room) and Hettie McDonald (who has directed episodes of Doctor Who, Fortitude, and more classic British shows) give each episode a cinematic quality, whether the drama is unfolding in the small Irish town of Carricklea or in a gorgeous Italian villa. Meanwhile, Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, who play Connell and Marianne respectively, brilliantly convey the strong connection between the characters, even as events take unexpected twists and turns.     

As a BBC and Hulu co-production, Normal People is currently streaming in a limited number of countries, including the UK, US, and Australia. But don't worry if you're not in these countries, as we'll also explain how you can stream anywhere in the world. So, if you're currently stuck abroad and can't access BBC iPlayer or Hulu due to geoblocking, we'll show you how a VPN can solve that issue.  

So, whether you're a huge fan of the book who hasn't yet caught the TV show or someone who wants to find out what all the fuss is about you'll find everything you need to know about how to watch Normal People online below, no matter where in the world you are. Oh, and if you fancy giving the book a read too (and you really should if you enjoy the show, you can pick it up at Amazon.

Stream Normal People online in the USA

$5.99 a month at Hulu

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Good news if you're in the US, as you can stream Normal People on Hulu and, for only <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1161492&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2F&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" target="_blank">$5.99 a month, you can watch every second of Connell and Marianne's romance. To be fair, you'd expect a Hulu production to be on Hulu. Anyway, that offer does come with ads, but you can upgrade if they slow down your binge watching. 

That's not all you can get with Hulu, there's also a Live TV service, once you've raced through Normal People. That costs <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1161492&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2F&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" target="_blank">$54.99 a month, but you can record Live TV with Cloud DVR storage, while also getting access to 60 live and on-demand channels for you to discover your next favourite obsession.

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Stream Normal People in Canada

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If you're looking how to watch Normal People in Canada, sadly there's no streaming services or broadcasters have picked up the show just yet.

Don't worry though, as we'd personally recommend getting a Hulu subscription from just <a href="https://go.redirectingat.com/?id=92X1161492&xcust=hawk-custom-tracking&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hulu.com%2F&sref" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" data-link-merchant="expressvpn.com"" target="_blank">$5.99 a month, then grabbing an Express VPN subscription from <a href="https://go.expressvpn.com/c/4550836/1330033/16063?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Foffer%2Fgamesradar%3Foffer%3D3monthsfree%26a_fid%3D744" data-link-merchant="expressvpn.com"" data-link-merchant="SkimLinks - hulu.com"" data-link-merchant="expressvpn.com"" target="_blank">$6.67 a month, letting you bypass the geoblocking restrictions that you might be experiencing while getting to watch the year's most buzzed-about show so far.  

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Stream Normal People in the UK

Stream Normal People on BBC iPlayer British fans of Normal People simply need to head to BBC iPlayer to watch the show, with every single episode already on the free service

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British fans of Normal People simply need to head to <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/p089g8rs/normal-people?seriesId=p089g8vv" data-link-merchant="bbc.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="bbc.co.uk"" target="_blank">BBC iPlayer to watch the show, with every single episode already on the free service. While we heartily recommend you get cracking on it as soon as possible (seriously, it's so good), why not check out our guide to the <a href="https://www.gamesradar.com/best-gaming-tvs/" data-link-merchant="gamesradar.com"" data-link-merchant="bbc.co.uk"" data-link-merchant="bbc.co.uk"" target="_blank">best gaming TVs so you can enjoy Marianne and Connell's romance in 4K? 

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Watch Normal People online in Australia

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Australian viewers can head to Stan for Normal People, as well as it's own original shows, and you can get that <a href="https://www.stan.com.au/" data-link-merchant="stan.com.au"" data-link-merchant="stan.com.au"" target="_blank">from $10 a month with their basic tier. Handy if you want to stream Normal People during our enforced inside time.  

However, Australian readers should also explore <a href="https://go.expressvpn.com/c/4550836/1330033/16063?subId1=hawk-custom-tracking&sharedId=hawk&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.expressvpn.com%2Foffer%2Fgamesradar%3Foffer%3D3monthsfree%26a_fid%3D744" data-link-merchant="expressvpn.com"" data-link-merchant="stan.com.au"" data-link-merchant="stan.com.au"" target="_blank">using a VPN to get access to Normal People. The VPN will make your device think it's in the US, then with a Hulu subscription, you can get all of Normal People, as well as the service's other shows.

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How to stream Normal People online from anywhere else

Via an Express VPN sub from just $6.67/£5.50 a month Looking to stream Normal People, but can't see your country listed above? Or the only options we've listed for your country are bit too pricey? When it comes to watching Normal People online, we'd suggest the best option if you're outside the UK is to access a US Hulu package

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Moreover, it can let you set which country you want to appear in. That means it's simple to change your IP address to a US location and use internet services there without getting stopped by geoblocks. 

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Ben Tyrer
Ben Tyrer

Hello, I'm GamesRadar's News Editor. I've been working in the games industry since 2013, after graduating from Bournemouth University with a degree in multimedia journalism. Since then I've worked for Official PlayStation Magazine as a staff writer and games editor, as well as writing for Official Xbox Magazine, Edge, PC Gamer, GamesMaster, PC Games N, and more. When I'm not moaning about being beaten on FIFA and Warzone, I'm writing news, features, and reviews for this wonderful site.