Streaming platform Stan has released its weekly update, highlighting a mix of returning Australian originals, a peek at an upcoming series, and new US dramas. Here’s what subscribers can expect in the coming weeks.
Here’s the Lowdown: The biggest news is the March 10 premiere of the second season of the Stan Original Series Ten Pound Poms, starring Michelle Keegan, Warren Brown, and Faye Marsay. Stan also released first-look images for the upcoming second season of the Stan Original Series Poker Face, starring Natasha Lyonne, and featuring guest stars Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, and Katie Holmes. A premiere date is still to be confirmed. A new limited series, Long Bright River, starring Amanda Seyfried, premieres all episodes on March 13. Finally The Walking Dead: Dead City season two premieres May 5.
What This Means Now: This week’s update is a strong showing of varied content, providing viewers with confirmed dates for returning favorites (Ten Pound Poms, The Walking Dead: Dead City) and a hint of what’s to come (Poker Face). Subscribers have a few key dates to look forward to.
The Bigger Picture: Stan’s weekly news demonstrates the service’s continued push for both original Australian content and high-profile international acquisitions. The release of first-look images for Poker Face signals an ongoing marketing campaign, building anticipation for that series’ return. The variety of genres in the weekly round up also reinforces Stan’s desire to give something for everybody.
