Ready to get sucked into a new, breathtaking, global drama? The Iris affair will hit screens on October 16 on Sky Atlantic in the UK and will be available to stream for free in New Zealand through TVNZ+. Keep reading to find out how to watch The Iris affair online from anywhere with a VPN and potentially FREE.
Irish actor Niamh Algar (The virtues) is the titular Iris – a true genius who can solve virtually impossible puzzles just for fun. And when Cameron Beck, Tom Hollander’s entrepreneur (The White Lotus S2), approaches her to solve a puzzle that really matters, the offer is too tempting for Iris to refuse.
However, it soon becomes clear that Beck wants Iris to unlock, as our protagonist says, “a machine that could alter the future of humanity.” All it takes is her fleeing the lab with the machine’s activation codes in hand and being chased across Europe by a small army of dangerous mercenaries to bring her back – alive or dead.
An exciting new eight-part series from Luther creator Neil Cross, we’ve got all the info on where to watch The Iris affair online and stream episodes from anywhere – including FREE options!
Can I watch The Iris Affair for free?
You can watch The Iris affair online for free – but not in all countries.
Free streaming TVNZ+ the website and app in New Zealand stream episodes of The Iris affair absolutely free from Thursday October 16. All you have to do is register by indicating your email address, your name, your year of birth and your gender.
Not at home in New Zealand at the moment? This is where downloading the best VPN can help you…
How to watch The Iris Affair online from outside your country
If you travel abroad when The Iris affair broadcast, you won’t be able to watch the show like you normally would due to annoying regional restrictions. Fortunately, there is a simple solution.
Downloading a VPN will allow you to stream online no matter where you are. It’s a simple piece of software that changes your IP address, meaning you can access on-demand content or live TV as if you were at home.
Use a VPN to watch The Iris affair from anywhere
How to watch The Iris Affair in the UK
Can I watch The Iris Affair in the US?
Show as The Iris affair which come out on Sky in the UK often end up on the Peacock platform in the US. However, it has not yet been confirmed if or when The Iris affair will be shown in the United States.
Are you currently traveling to the United States? You can watch your normal national stream using a VPN as described above.
Can I watch The Iris Affair in Canada?
We suspect The Iris affair will eventually appear on the Showcase channel and Global TV platform in Canada, but nothing has been announced at the time of writing.
Visiting Canada from New Zealand? Use NordVPN to access your free TVNZ+ stream from The Iris affair.
Can I watch The Iris Affair in Australia?
We are surprised to see this The Iris affair is not yet expected to appear on Foxtel or streaming service Binge – most of Sky Atlantic’s shows air there in Australia.
Over the Tasman Sea from New Zealand and want to watch your stream? Try using a VPN to access your free TVNZ+ stream.
Trailer for The Iris Affair

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The cast of The Iris Affair
- Niamh Algar as Iris Nixon
- Tom Hollander as Cameron Beck
- Kristofer Hivju like Jensen Lind.
- Harry Lloyd as Hugo Pym
- Mereana Tomlinson as Joy Baxter
- Sasha Dhawan as Alfie Bird
- Maya Sansa in the role of Nico Casterman
- Debi Mazar in the role of Célia Baxter
- Marco Leonardi like Bruni
- Angela Bruce like Meski
- Lorenzo DeMoor like Teo
Guide to The Iris Affair episodes
The Iris affair begins in the UK on Thursday October 16 and is expected to take place over eight parts. Here’s the full release date for the episode for viewers in the UK and New Zealand:
- Episode 1 – Thursday October 16
- Episode 2 – Thursday October 23
- Episode 3 – Thursday October 30
- Episode 4 – Thursday November 6
- Episode 5 – Thursday November 13
- Episode 6 – Thursday November 20
- Episode 7 – Thursday November 27
- Episode 8 – Thursday December 4
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