How to watch Fake season 1 in the UK

Stream Fake on Paramount+ from July 4, 2024.

As of July 4, 2024, the new Paramount+ original series “Fake,” an eight-part Australian drama, is available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ in Australia (source: Paramount Australia).

Find out how to watch Fake season 1 in the UK and Ireland:

Fake (2024) TV Series Synopsis

What is the Fake season 1 about?

Inspired by Stephanie Wood’s compelling memoir, “Fake,” an original Paramount+ drama follows Birdie Bell, a magazine features writer who believes she has found her ideal partner in Joe Burt, a successful grazier she meets on a dating app. As their relationship deepens, Birdie is captivated by Joe’s charm but becomes increasingly conflicted by a nagging suspicion that he may not be who he claims to be.

Fake (2024) TV Series Cast

Who is in the cast of Fake 2024?

Fake (2024) TV Series Cast

• Asher Keddie as Birdie Bell
• David Wenham as Joe Burt
• Nicholas Brown as Anton
• Heather Mitchell
• Louisa Mignone as Peggy
• Ming-Zhu Hii as Kirsty
• Anne Charleston as Shirley Burt
• Janet Andrewartha as Kath Tovey
• Greg Stone as Peter van Rotterdam
• Spencer McLaren
• Jack Sandle as Connor
• Dax Carnay as Cookie
• Freya Stafford as Tessa Rain
• Cecilia Low as Christine
• Nicole Chapman as Waitress
• Doria Cravet as Business Partner at Lobby
• Ferdinand Hoang as Qin Yan
• Marcus Molyneux as Mick
• Adam Hetherington as Cousin Gus

When does Fake Web Series premiere?

The Paramount+ original series Fake is set to air on May 3, 2025, on ITV and ITVX in the UK.

How many episodes does Fake season 1 have?

The Paramount+ original series “Fake” consists of eight episodes.

Where to watch Fake season 1 in the UK?

As of May 3, 2025, Fake season 1 airs on ITV1 in the UK. New episodes are also available for streaming on ITVX, the updated ITV Hub platform. ITVX offers on-demand access to the entire season for UK viewers.

Fake (2024) TV Series FAQ

1. What is plot of the series “Fake”?
“Fake” is an eight-part Australian drama inspired by Stephanie Wood’s memoir, following Birdie Bell, a magazine features writer, who gets entangled in a love scam with Joe Burt, a successful grazier she meets on a dating app.

2. Who stars in the series “Fake”?
The series stars Asher Keddie as Birdie Bell and David Wenham as Joe Burt, alongside Nicholas Brown, Heather Mitchell, Louisa Mignone, Anne Charleston, and others.

3. Who are the creators and directors of “Fake”?
“Fake” is created and written by AWGIE award-winning screenwriter Anya Beyersdorf. The series is co-directed by Emma Freeman, Jennifer Leacey, and Taylor Ferguson.

6. How many episodes are in the first season of “Fake”?
Season 1 of “Fake” consists of eight episodes.

7. Where was “Fake” filmed?
The series was filmed in Melbourne and other regional locations in Victoria, Australia.

8. Who are the producers of “Fake”?
The series is produced by Kindling Pictures’ Imogen Banks and Emelyne Palmer, with Asher Keddie also serving as a co-producer.

9. What is the central theme of “Fake”?
“Fake” explores the illusions and deceptions in relationships, focusing on the psychology of a love scam victim and how past narratives can make one susceptible to deception.

Is the Fake series available on Netflix?

No, the Fake series is not available on Netflix. It is exclusively available for streaming on Paramount+ and ITVX.

What is the Fake series inspired by?

Inspired by Stephanie Wood’s powerful memoir, this original Paramount drama follows Birdie Bell (Asher Keddie), a food writer who believes she has found her perfect match in Joe Burt (David Wenham), a successful grazier she meets on a dating app. As their relationship deepens, Birdie is torn between Joe’s magnetic pull and the suspicion that he may not be who he claims to be.

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