September 2025 on SBS on Demand – highlights include Hudson & Rex, Call Me Agent, Dreaming Big, Code of Silence, Reindeer Mafia, Accidentally Famous, The Patient, The People vs Robodebt and Reservation Dogs.
Crime series with canine co-star
Hudson & Rex S7
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Monday 1 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Eight episodes)
Hudson & Rex is an action-packed one-hour procedural driven by dedicated Detective Charlie Hudson (John Reardon ) and his extraordinary German Shepherd partner, Rex, as they solve complex cases each week with the help of Dr. Sarah Truong (Mayko Nguyen), techie turned detective, Jesse Mills (Justin Kelly), and Superintendent Joe Donovan (Kevin Hanchard) in the seaside metropolis of St. John’s, Newfoundland.
In the seventh season, Charlie Hudson and Rex, have more faith than ever in their team and one another as they confront unprecedented obstacles. Their bond is stretched across a continent as Charlie bravely searches for his missing brother in Central America, trusting Rex to unite the team as they continue to serve and protect St. John’s. From a killer beekeeper to an untraceable theft ring, only Rex’s razor-sharp instincts combined with the SJPD’s brilliant insights can solve a groundbreaking set of cases.
Influenced by Charlie’s exceptional inves tigative abilities, Sarah, Donovan, and Jesse bring together their own unique areas of expertise to ensure the Major Crimes division stays in peak form as they face unpredictable threats. Rex deepens his bond with the entire team, using his superpowered senses to make breakthroughs in one-of-a-kind crimes.
Sarah steps into the field as an investigator, wielding her mastery of criminal psychology as she confronts cases head-on. Donovan’s cool-headed leadership and steely resolve helps steer the team to success. Jesse lightens the load with his signature sense of humour and his lightning-fast logical analyses. As a family and a force for good, no criminal can elude them for long.
Hudson & Rex S7 will be available to stream free as a box set drop from Monday 1 September on SBS On Demand. The series will air from 28 September on Viceland, Sundays at 10.30pm.
Hudson & Rex S3-6 available now on SBS On Demand. S1-2 return to SBS On Demand from 1 September.
French smash hit comedy
Call My Agent S1-4
Stream Free Box Set Drop
Thursday 4 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (24 episodes)
Get ready for glamour, intrigue and lots of laughs with the team of Parisian agents in this smash hit comedy series.
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Every day at ASK, Agence Samuel Kerr, is like walking a tightrope for talent agents Mathias (Thibault de Montalembert), Gabriel (Gregory Montel), Andrea (Camille Cottin) and Arlette (Liliale Rovère) striving to get contracts for prestigious clients.
Across the four seasons, Call My Agent boasts a remarkable line of guest stars playing fictionalised versions of themselves, including (in order of appearance) Cécile de France, Line Renaud, Françoise Fabian, Nathalie Baye , Laura Smet, Audrey Fleurot, François Berléand, Julie Gayet, Joey Starr, Isabelle Adjani, Ramzy Bedia, Juliette Binoche, Fabrice Luchini, Christophe Lambert, Guy Marchand, Norman Thavaud, Jean Dujardin, Monica Bellucci, Gerard Lanvin, Isabelle Huppert, Beatrice Dalle, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Franck Dubosc, José Garcia, Sandrine Kiberlain, Sigourney Weaver and Jean Reno.
The series opens as naive young Camille (Fanny Sidney), actually Mathias’ illegitimate daughter, shows up in Paris pushing for a job and she is introduced into the life of the agency and behind the scenes of the wild world of stardom. The recurring cast also features Laure Calamy as Noémie, Nicolas Maury as Hervé, Stéfi Celma as Sofia and Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Catherine.
Call My Agent S1-4 will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand in French with English subtitles.
Celebrating First Nations youth in sport
Dreaming Big
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Friday 5 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Six episodes)
Dreaming Big is a powerful six-part documentary series spotlighting the journeys of First Nations youth in sport This real-life sporting docuseries offers an intimate look into the lives of thirteen emerging Indigenous athletes from various disciplines, including Boxing, Surfing, Car Racing, Flat track Motorbike Racing, Sport Climbing, Karate and Soccer. Each story is delivered with authenticity and heartfelt storytelling grounded in cultural integrity,
Dreaming Big follows the journeys of these Indigenous athletes, aged between 12 and 19, capturing their raw determination and resilience in the pursuit of sporting excellence. More than a showcase of athletic ambition, each episode is deeply rooted in First Nations narratives, celebrating personal triumphs while exploring the challenges these young athletes face on and off the field. The series also honours the rich cultural heritage of Australia’s First Nations communities. It weaves together themes of perseverance, identity, and unity, offering a unique Indigenous perspective on sport and success. Through the eyes of the athletes, their families, and mentors, the series reveals how individual achievements become shared victories that uplift entire communities.
Directed by Andrew Dillon (Le Champion) and Wirrim Media’s Abraham Byrne-Jameson (broadcast directing debut), with writer/producer Richard Jameson OAM (Strait to the Plate S2) and WildBear International Consulting Executive Producer, Veronica Fury (And We Danced).
Dreaming Big will be available on SBS On Demand as a box set from 5 September and new episodes will air weekly on NITV, Fridays at 7.30pm.
The series will be available to stream with subtitles in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese and Korean. All episodes will also be available on SBS On Demand with audio description voiced by First Nations AD narrators.
Gripping crime drama
Code of Silence
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Wednesday 10 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Six episodes)
Code of Silence is a gripping six -part crime drama created by Catherine Moulton (The Stolen Girl, Hijack, Baptiste) who drew on her own experiences with lip-reading and hearing loss to craft this unique and compelling series.
Rose Ayling-Ellis (Ludwig, Signs for Change) stars in a ground-breaking lead role alongside an impressive supporting cast, including Kieron Moore (Vampire Academy, Masters of the Air, The Corps), Charlotte Ritchie (You, Ghosts) and Andrew Buchan (Broadchurch, Black Doves, The Honourable Woman).
At the heart of the series is Alison Brooks (Ayling-Ellis), a smart and determined Deaf woman. Having spent years working in a police canteen and secretly observing conversations, her life takes an unexpected turn when her exceptional lip-reading skills catch the attention of DS Ashleigh Francis (Ritchie) and DI James Marsh (Buchan). Alison is recruited for a covert operation monitoring a dangerous gang as they plot a high-stakes heist, thrusting her into a world of crime, deception and risk like never before. As her interpretations of their covert conversations become central to the investigation, Alison is thrust into an exhilarating perilous new world. Her role quickly becomes crucial to solving the case – but everything grows more complicated when she finds herself drawn to one of the suspects, Liam Barlow (Moore). Despite the escalating risks and threats to her personal life, Alison refuses to walk away.
Bringing a fresh and distinctive perspective on crime and communication, Code of Silence weaves a powerful and emotional narrative, highlighting crucial representation for the Deaf community. The series is further enriched by the contributions of a diverse cast and crew from the Deaf, disabled and neurodiverse communities.
Code of Silence will be available on SBS On Demand as a box set from 10 September and new episodes will air weekly on SBS, Wednesdays at 9.30pm.
6 More about Rose Ayling-Ellis – Rose starred in EastEnders from 2020-2022 and was the first Deaf actor in a regular role on the series. In 2021 she won Strictly Come Dancing and in 2024, she was awarded an MBE for services to the Deaf community.
National Television Awards 2025 nominations (UK public voted, winners announced 10 September) – Code of Silence nominated for New Drama and Rose Ayling Ellis for Drama Performance.
Darkly comedic Nordic crime drama
Reindeer Mafia
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Thursday 18 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Eight episodes)
Reindeer Mafia is a darkly comedic Nordic crime saga, which tells the story of a power struggle between the members of a family which controls local businesses and vast areas of wilderness. The story takes place in an alternate reality, and the small village community at its centre acts as a mirror to the modern global business world.
Brita Nelihanka, the great arctic matriarch, loses her fight against cancer and her family gathers for the funeral but her will is about to tear them apart.
Brita’s oldest son Sameli has returned from prison after serving a sentence for manslaughter. Brita’s widow Rouku Nelihanka finds out that Pieti, one of his sons, is not actually his biological offspring. Rouku feels inconsolably offended. For decades, he has been seen as the leading figure in the reindeer business. Now, all his land is at stake, and Rouku will not let go of it without a fight.
Sara Poikkipää, the daughter of the family’s late rival, turns up and she is one of the beneficiaries of Brita’s will. Sara had an affair with Sameli before he was sentenced to prison for killing her father. Sara decides to get back her family’s lands, even though it might complicate the ongoing trial over the custody of her son.
The lead cast includes Samuli Edelmann as Sameli, Anna- Maija Tuokko as Sara, Aake Kalliala as Rouku, Olavi Uusivirta as Pieti, Mikael Persbrandt as Stagge and Rune Tempte as Rolf.
Reindeer Mafia will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand in Finnish with English subtitles.
Italian drama inspired by ’90s pop duo 883
Accidentally Famous
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Thursday 18 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Six episodes)
Accidentally Famous is a six-episode drama series inspired by the story of Italian pop band 883 (Otto Otto Tre).
In the late 1980s, in the small Italian town of Pavia, teenager Max Pezzali (Elia Nuzzolo) finds solace in comic books and music, standing out as a non-conformist in a place there is nothing to be rebellious about. After neglecting high school to pursue friendships and punk nights, failure inevitably catches up with him. But this opens doors to a life-changing opportunity, transferring to a new high school where he crosses paths with Mauro Repetto (Matteo Oscar Giuggioli). Music makes the pair inseparable.
Thanks to Mauro’s driving force, Max embraces his musical talent and together they compose the first songs that will be produced by Claudio Cecchetto (Roberto Zibetti).
The story tracks through into the 1990s, Max and Mauro’s rise to fame and the impact of success on each of them.
Accidentally Famous will be available to stream free on SBS On Demand in Italian with English subtitles.
Accidentally Famous premiered in Italy as Hanno Ucciso l’Uomo Ragno (They Killed Spiderman), named after the title track of 883’s debut album released in 1992.
Psychological thriller
The Patient
Stream Free Box Set Drop**
Wednesday 24 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (10 episodes)
Featuring Steve Carell as therapist Alan Strauss, The Patient is a psychological thriller about a therapist who is held prisoner by patient Sam Fortner (Domhnall Gleeson) who reveals himself to be a serial killer.
With time running out, Alan fights desperately to stop Sam before Alan becomes complicit in the murders or worse – becomes a target himself.
The series also stars David Alan Grier as Charlie, Linda Emond as Candace, Laura Niemi as Beth and Andrew Leeds as Ezra.
The Patient will be available on SBS On Demand as a box set from 24 September and new episodes will air weekly on Viceland, Wednesdays at 8.30pm.
The series will be available to stream on SBS On Demand In English with subtitles in Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Arabic, Vietnamese and Korean.
SBS Original docu-drama series
The People vs Robodebt
Australian Premiere Box Set Drop
Wednesday 24 September 2025 on SBS On Demand (Three episodes)
Powerful and unflinching, The People vs Robodebt is an emotionally charged political thriller which unravels the devastating human story behind one of Australia’s greatest political scandals. The full three-part docu-drama series will be available to stream on SBS on Demand on 24 September and episodes will air weekly on SBS.
In the long hot summer of 2016, the federal government’s new Online Compliance Intervention scheme roared like a bushfire through Australian society. This automated welfare system soon became known as “Robodebt” and over the next three years, almost half a million Australians were hounded to pay back debts they did not owe. The system was later found to be inaccurate, unethical and illegal. Some people lost their savings, their homes, their marriages and a few lost their lives. A brave handful of Australians witnessed what was happening and took a stand. In The People vs Robodebt many of these people tell their full story for the first time.
Using a potent combination of gripping documentary story-telling with high end drama, the series follows the tireless and heroic efforts of these extraordinary people who fought against the system: the Robodebt victims and their angry families, the crusading social media activists, the whistleblowers and investigative journalists, the tenacious lawyers, as well as the forgotten victims of Robodebt: the Centrelink workers who bravely battled the system from within – their complaints falling on deaf ears.
The series has unparallelled access to the heroic people who took a stand against Robodebt.
Key contributors include Jenny Miller, mother of Rhys Cauzzo, whose story was the first Robodebt suicide reported in the media; Deanna Amato, whose court case proved Robodebt was illegal; Felicity Button, one of the lead applicants in the class action against Robodebt; Sandra Bevan, who desperately tried to prove her innocence; Colleen Taylor, a veteran public servant who warned her superiors from the start that Robodebt was wrong; Jeannie-Marie Blake, a whistleblowing frontline Centrelink worker; Chris Knaus, the journalist who broke the first media stories about the flaws in the Robodebt scheme; Rachelle Miller, the insider and media adviser who worked to ‘control the narrative’ for the government; Lyndsey Jackson, who, on maternity leave with a newborn baby, started the #NotMyDebt website – fighting against the Robodebt scheme from her kitchen table; Asher Wolf (pseudonym), renowned digital activist and fellow instigator of #NotMyDebt; Dr Darren O’Donovan, one of Australia’s leading legal experts on Robodebt; Miles Browne and Charley Brumby-Rendell, the Victoria Legal Aid lawyers who defeated Robodebt in a legal battle against the government.
The People vs Robodebt is a CJZ production for SBS. Major production investment from SBS and Screen Australia. Financed with support from Screen NSW.
The People vs Robodebt will be available on SBS On Demand as a box set from 24 September and episodes will air weekly on SBS, Wednesdays at 7.30pm.
Critically acclaimed comedy
Reservation Dogs S1-3
Stream Free Box Set Drop
Thursday 25 September 2025 on SBS On Demand
From co-creators and executive producers Sterlin Harjo and Taika Waititi, Reservation Dogs is a comedy following the exploits of four Indigenous teenagers in rural Oklahoma who steal, rob and save in order to get to the exotic, mysterious and faraway land of California.
Bear Smallhill (D’Pharaoh Woon-A-Tai) is destined to be a warrior, and a leader. The only problem is he’s not a good fighter, and the gang doesn’t really consider him the leader. But with the guidance of a questionable spirit guide, he just might get there. Elora Danan (Devery Jacobs) may be the true leader of the group. But she’s so focused on getting to California, and so oblivious to her own power, that she often can’t see the beauty and goodness in herself and all around her. Street-smart tough girl Willie Jack (Paulina Alexis) is the beating heart of the group. She’s always looking out for her crew. Meanwhile, Cheese (Lane Factor) is the gentle, quiet ride-or-die who is so willing to go along with the group that he never stops to consider what his own dreams might be.
Filmed on location in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, Reservation Dogs is a breakthrough in Indigenous representation on television both in front of and behind the camera. Every writer, director and series regular on the show is Indigenous. This first-of-its-kind creative team tells a story that resonates with them and their lived experiences – and invites audiences into a surprisingly familiar and funny world.
Reservation Dogs S1- 3 will be available from 25 September to stream free on SBS On Demand and double episodes will air on NITV, on Thursdays at 8.30pm.
Reservations Dogs’ recurring character Officer Big is played by Zahn McClarnon, who stars as Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn in Dark Winds S1-3 on SBS On Demand.
The series committed to casting Indigenous actors in main cast and recurring guest roles however there are some notable one-off appearances by non-Indigenous actors to spot across the three seasons, including Marc Maron, Megan Mullaley
September 2025 on SBS on Demand
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