Check out The Sympathizer on HBO or stream it on HBO GO

The seven-episode HBO Original limited series The Sympathizer debuts Monday, 15 April 2024 on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / Unifi TV 401) and HBO GO. The series stars Hoa Xuande, Fred Nguyen Khan, Toan Le, Phanxine, Vy Le, Ky Duyen, Kieu Chinh, Duy Nguyen, Alan Trong, Emmy winner Sandra Oh and Academy Award nominee Robert Downey Jr., who plays multiple roles.  Park Chan-wook and Don McKellar co-showrun and executive produce.

What’s It About 

Based on Viet Thanh Nguyen’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name, The Sympathizer is an espionage thriller and cross-culture satire. It follows the struggles of a half-French, half-Vietnamese communist spy during the final days of the Vietnam War and his new life as a refugee in Los Angeles, where he learns that his spying days are not over.

Behind The Camera

Co-showrunner, executive producer, writer, and director (episodes 1-3), Park Chan-wook serves as co-showrunner, executive producer, and writer. Sharing directorial duties are Fernando Meirelles (episode 4), Marc Munden (episodes 5-7). Writers are Mark Richard, Naomi Iizuka, Maegan Houang, Anchuli Felicia King, Tea Ho. The Sympathizer is a Co-Production between HBO, A24, and Rhombus Media, produced in association with Moho Film and Cinetic Media.

Watch It Or Stream It

Catch The Sympathizer from 15 April 2024 on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / Unifi TV 401) and HBO GO. Subscribe to HBO GO online or the mobile app via the App Store or Play Store for as low as RM23.30/month.

You can also access HBO GO via Astro or Unifi TV. HBO GO is also available on Android TV, Apple TV, LG TV and Samsung Smart TV – and comes with AirPlay and Google Cast functionality.