What to watch on Stan – quick links
Stan: new this week
Whale Shark Jack – 2 April
Film (2026). A heartwarming adventure about family, friendship, the natural world and moving forward when all hope seems lost.
Set on and around the breathtaking Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia, Whale Shark Jack stars Abbie Cornish (Three Billboards Outside Ebbing Missouri) and Michael Dorman (Territory) as husband and wife marine biologists, and Alyla Browne (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga) as their daughter.
Whale Shark Jack follows the family’s idyllic life on their research catamaran, where together they follow the migratory path of the biggest fish in the ocean – the majestic whale sharks.
Sarah, who has been raised on the sea, is fearless and embarks on adventures with her only friend, Jack, an endangered whale shark she rescued as a pup, forming an unbreakable bond.
Stan: recently added
Hunting Bundy: Chase For The Devil – 1 March
Docuseries. Explore the untold story of how detectives from multiple states joined forces to stop serial killer Ted Bundy, revealed through newly uncovered crime scene photos and dramatic police interview tapes.
Gone – 8 March
Series. From the co-creator of Hijack, and set against the backdrop of a prestigious private school, Gone is a chilling mystery focusing on local headmaster Michael Polly (David Morrissey, The Walking Dead), who becomes the prime suspect in his wife Sarah’s disappearance.
An upstanding member of the community, Michael Polly is inscrutable, and likes order and precision in his working life. Until, that is, he encounters the gutsy Detective Annie Cassidy (Eve Myles) and a compulsive game of cat and mouse begins as she chips away at his veneer in search of the truth. Beneath the surface of the mystery lies a deeper exploration of trauma, trust and the legacy of elite institutions.
Thirst Trap: The Fame. The Fantasy. The Fallout – 10 March
Docuseries. A single TikTok post unexpectedly launches William White into a viral sensation, with a devoted following that tests the limits between online celebrity and real-world relationships.
Nuremberg – 12 March
Film (2025). Starring Academy Award winners Russell Crowe and Rami Malek, Nuremberg follows the immediate aftermath of the second world war, as the world grapples with the unveiled horrors of the Holocaust. US Army psychiatrist Douglas Kelley (Malek) is assigned the extraordinary task of assessing the mental state of Hermann Göring (Crowe), the notorious former Reichsmarschall and Hitler’s second in command, along with other high-ranking Nazi officials.
As the Allies – led by the unyielding chief US prosecutor, Supreme Court Justice Robert H Jackson (Michael Shannon) alongside Sergeant Howie Triest (Leo Woodall), David Maxwell-Fyfe (Richard E Grant), Gustave Gilbert (Colin Hanks), Colonel John Amen (Mark O’Brien) and Burton C Andrus (John Slattery) – navigate the monumental task of creating an unprecedented international tribunal to ensure the Nazi regime answers for its atrocities, Kelley gets to know his ‘patients’. But he soon finds himself locked in a psychological duel with Göring, whose charisma and cunning reveal a sobering truth: that ordinary men can commit extraordinary evil.
The Borderline – 13 March
Series. Starring Minnie Driver, The Borderline follows a cop from the wrong side of the tracks who ventures beyond the line of duty to save a childhood friend, only to have everything unravel.
When his plan backfires, his carefully constructed life begins to collapse, thrusting him into a dangerous collision course with backstabbing criminals, suspicious colleagues, and vulnerable civilians who need him more than ever.
Set against the backdrop of a quiet riverside town in the Thousand Islands, officer Henry Roland (Stephen Amell) finds evidence linking a case of missing illegal substances to his childhood best friend, Tommy Hawley (Hamza Haq), with whom he shares a dark secret.
Smurfs – 27 February
Film (2025). When Papa Smurf is kidnapped by the evil wizards Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette steps up to lead the Smurfs on their boldest adventure yet, leaving their magical village and entering the real world to save him.
Teaming up with unexpected allies along the way, the Smurfs must discover their true destiny and prove that friendship, courage and teamwork can overcome even the darkest magic.
The film features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, Dan Levy, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Hannah Waddingham, Kurt Russell and John Goodman.
MAFS: After The Dinner Party – 18 February
Series. For over a decade, Married at First Sight has dominated public conversation, becoming an addictive Australian television phenomenon and the show on everyone’s lips. Now, the MAFS universe is expanding like never before with the launch of the Stan Original MAFS: After The Dinner Party.
The companion series is the first and only place to dive into exclusive, unfiltered interviews and unseen footage with the participants right after Married at First Sight‘s iconic dinner parties. With Jules Lund, Brittany Hockley and Laura Byrne steering the conversation as hosts, the debrief starts the second the dinner party ends.
ScreenHub: MAFS After The Dinner Party review – more drama, more bitching, and even less reality
Do You Have ADHD? – 15 March
Documentary (2025). The complex neurological condition has become one of the public’s most searched health-related topics, with thousands of children and adults looking into formal diagnosis – but disappointingly sitting on medical waiting lists that can extend to many years.
Fronted by medical surgeon and health and science creator Dr Karan Rajan and former GP and nutrition expert Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, Do You Have ADHD? separates fact from fiction on what the traits of ADHD might look like, and shares creative advice for living with an ADHD brain.
The Bachelorette (US) – 23 March
Series. Taylor Frankie Paul joins Bachelor Nation as she leads the new season of The Bachelorette, and she’s ready to embark on her journey to find the one.
As the creator of ‘MomTok’ and a breakout star of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, Paul has captivated millions with her raw, unapologetic storytelling. As a single mother of three, Paul shares the highs and lows of her life with unfiltered candour. With humour, resilience and a fearless openness, she inspires others to embrace life’s chaos and own their story.
Sullivan’s Crossing Season 4 – 23 March
Series. Based on the best-selling books by Robyn Carr, Sullivan’s Crossing follows the journey of neurosurgeon Maggie Sullivan, who returns to her childhood home after her perfectly planned life is turned upside down by unexpected legal troubles. The new season continues on from an explosive cliff-hanger in the Season 3 finale.
The series stars Chad Michael Murray (One Tree Hill), Morgan Kohan (When Hope Calls) and Scott Patterson (Gilmore Girls).
SisterS Season 2 – 27 March
Series. Created by, written by, and starring real-life best friends Sarah Goldberg (Barry) and Susan Stanley, Irish-Canadian drama SisterS takes a deep dive into themes of fertility, motherhood, the impact of repressed grief, intergenerational trauma, and self-acceptance – authentically exploring these dramatic themes through a unique comedic lens.
After being abandoned by her sister Sare in Ireland 18 months ago, Suze discovers some unsettling news about her future and her journey to motherhood. Meanwhile, in Toronto, Sare is planning her wedding day while also hiding a secret health crisis from those she loves.
When an unexpected invitation to Sare’s big day prompts Suze and her mum Sheryl to travel to Canada, a chaotic journey across the Atlantic with family drama and unexpected revelations begins.
