Two brand-new HBO Original series, DIVORCE and INSECURE, will debut back-to-back same time as the U.S., on Monday, October 10, 2016, from 10am (9am Thai/Jkt), with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai/Jkt), exclusively on HBO. Both titles will also be available on HBO on DEMAND and HBO GO.
In addition, the first episode of the new DIVORCE series will be available to watch for free on HBO Asia’s website (www.hboasia.com) in 18 Asian territories, including Singapore. Both subscribers and non-subscribers alike can catch it from October 25 to November 8, 2016.
Below are the summaries of the new seasons of DIVORCE and INSECURE and you may refer to the attached releases for more information.
DIVORCE
Serving as an executive producer, Sarah Jessica Parker (Emmy® and Golden Globe winner for HBO’s “Sex and the City”) stars as Frances in the comedy series DIVORCE, and Thomas Haden Church (Oscar® nominee for “Sideways”) stars as Robert, Frances’ husband, who is struggling to cope with their marriage falling apart. The ten-episode season begins same time as the U.S. on Monday, Oct 10 at 10am (9am Thai/Jkt) exclusively on HBO, with a same day primetime encore at 10pm (9pm Thai/Jkt). New episodes premiere on subsequent Mondays at the same time. DIVORCE will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO.
INSECURE
A brand-new HBO comedy series INSECURE, about two best friends who must deal with their own real-life flaws as they attempt to navigate different worlds and cope with an endless series of uncomfortable everyday experiences, will debut same time as the U.S. on Monday, Oct 10 at 10.30am (9.30am Thai/Jkt), with a same day primetime encore at 10.30pm (9.30pm Thai/Jkt), exclusively on HBO. New episodes premiere on subsequent Mondays at the same time. INSECURE will also be available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO. Created by Issa Rae and Larry Wilmore, the eight-episode season explores the African-American female experience in an unclichéd and authentic way.
Media contacts:
Karen Lai | Director, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1796 | karen.lai@hboasia.com
Shermaine Wong | Manager, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1838 | shermaine.wong@hboasia.com
Chan Zi Ning | Executive, Communications | HBO Asia | T: (65) 6381 1746 | zining.chan@hboasia.com