Question: what do you get when you combine a political satire mockumentary, Greg Daniels and Michael Schur, a spin-off to The Office, and some of the funniest comedians in America? The answer is a successful – and surprisingly heartful – comedy, otherwise known as Parks and Recreation.
The series, which spans across seven seasons (score), follows the lives of a group of bureaucrats working in the Parks and Recreation Department of the fictional Indianan town of Pawnee. The motley crew work together on various projects to help better their city, and are led by Deputy Director Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) — known for her OTT enthusiasm and her dedication to her job.
From Leslie’s one-liners, Ron “I regret nothing” Swanson, April and Andy’s uh… inspiring love story, and Rob Lowe looking hot in his mid-forties — Parks and Rec is small town government comedy gold.
But how can Aussies catch the iconic US show? Thankfully, Parks and Recreation is available through plenty of streaming platforms. Read on to find out how to watch every episode in this Canstar Blue guide.
How to watch Parks and Recreation in Australia
To watch Parks and Recreation in Australia, you can tune into Netflix (from February 1, 2021), newcomer BINGE, Aussie platform Stan, Foxtel Now, or Amazon Prime. You can also purchase or rent individual episodes from all seven seasons on iTunes, Google Play and Fetch.
Parks and Recreation on Netflix
All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation will be added to Netflix Australia on February 1, 2021 for your streaming pleasure — so keep your eye on the platform!
Parks and Recreation on BINGE
All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation are available to stream on BINGE, Foxtel’s newest streaming platform.
Sign up to BINGE!
Are you looking for something binge-worthy? Why not check out BINGE? With multiple subscription plans available, you can choose a plan that suits you (or your family) and settle in for a night on the couch with a wide range of movies and shows!
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4 | $22 |
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Parks and Recreation on Stan
All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation are available to stream on Aussie streaming platform Stan.
Parks and Recreation on Foxtel Now
All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation are available to stream on Foxtel Now (this pretty much goes hand in hand with BINGE). Foxtel Now can be more on the pricey side, so check out the Foxtel Packages available to see how you can get your laughs for the most affordable price.
Parks and Recreation on Amazon Prime Video
All seven seasons of Parks and Recreation are available on Amazon Prime Video.
Parks and Recreation on iTunes
If you’re keen to dabble in politics but aren’t quite ready to run for office (fair), you may want to check out individual episodes of Parks and Recreation on iTunes. This may also be ideal if you have Apple TV. You can purchase individual episodes for $3.49 each, individual seasons for $9.99 each or all seven seasons for $49.99.
Parks and Recreation on Google Play
Similarly to iTunes, you can make a brief appearance at Pawnee and catch a few episodes here and there of Parks and Recreation on Google Play. This may be ideal if you have a Smart Android TV or Chromecast. On Google Play, you can purchase individual episodes for $1.99 each or individual seasons ranging between $9.99 and $34.99.
Parks and Recreation on Fetch
Parks and Recreation can be purchased by Fetch users, either as individual episodes for $2.99 each, or full seasons between $9.99 and $22.99 each.
What is Parks and Recreation about?
From Emmy Award-winning executive producers Greg Daniels and Michael Schur (and created originally as a spin-off to The Office), Parks and Recreation is a mockumentary political satire following the lives of numerous government employees living and working to better their beloved city, Pawnee. Leslie Knope stars as leading lady of the Parks and Rec department as she attempts to turn an abandoned construction site into a park for the community — and boost herself up the political ranks, too. The ensemble comedy is loaded with talent, including Chris Pratt, Aziz Ansari, Rashida Jones, Aubrey Plaza, Adam Scott, Rob Lowe, Jim O’Heir and Nick Offerman. Is there truly anything better than small town government?
Sign up to Disney+ Australia
Disney+ is the new talk of the streaming world, so how can you get a subscription? There are two plan options to choose from – a monthly subscription, or prepay for a year. Both plans include the same features, with unlimited downloads and the ability to stream on up to four screens at the same time. This table includes links to a referral partner.
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min. cost $13.99 over one month |
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Photo Credit: Stan
Original Author: Maddy Morwood
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