How to watch 'Kabul' for FREE — stream the Afghanistan evacuation drama from anywhere

(Image credit: Domniki Mitropoulou / Cinétévé / 24 25 Films / France Télévisions) “Kabul" is a fictional dramatization of the U.S. Armed Forces' botched 2021 withdrawal from Afghanistan, which resulted in the Taliban rapidly seizing control of the country. The French, German and Italian co-production follows multiple threads that converge at Kabul Airport on that fateful day: Sunday, August 15, 2021.Here's how to watch “Kabul" online from anywhere with a VPN — and potentially for free. At the heart of the six-part miniseries is the westernized Nazany family, which seeks safe passage out of Afghanistan and is aided by French police officers, Italian diplomats, German military personnel and American intelligence services, including a CIA operative played by the late Eric Dane.It's fair to call it a "Homeland"-esque depiction of events, which are largely sympathetic to western interests.Many Afghans, including close colleagues of the foreign officials who were safely evacuated from the country, were abandoned, and in some cases given lower priority than pets. Many of those who were lucky to make it out were then left stranded in refugee camps.Read on as we explain how to watch "Kabul" online from anywhere, starting with free options. How to watch 'Kabul' for FREE You can watch "Kabul" free-of-charge on SBS on Demand in Australia, where the series first aired on October 30, 2025.Free-to-air BBC iPlayer is home to "Kabul" in the U.K., where the drama premieres on August 2, 2026. Alternatively, episodes air on BBC Four from 9 p.m. BST on August 15.Abroad right now? Use a VPN to get around the geo-restrictions that will prevent your favorite streamer from working. Scroll down for all the details. How to watch 'Kabul' from anywhere Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching "Kabul" on your preferred service?You can still tune in as normal thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear as if they're back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: Using a VPN is incredibly simple.1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you want to watch the show free-of-charge on SBS on Demand, choose 'Australia' from the list.3. Sit back and enjoy the show. Head to SBS on Demand, sign in, and watch "Kabul" for free. Can I watch ‘Kabul’ in the U.S., Canada or elsewhere? At the time of publication, "Kabul" hasn't picked up a broadcasting partner in either the U.S. or Canada.If you're currently in North America for work or on vacation from Australia or the U.K., you can still catch "Kabul" for free by using a VPN, such as NordVPN. 'Kabul' — Need to Know'Kabul' trailer It's a fight for survival. #Kabul coming on Lionsgate Play - YouTube Watch On 'Kabul' episode guide Episode 1 — Taliban Take Over: The worst fears of the westernised Afghan Nazany family come true when the Taliban march into Kabul; at the airport, inexperienced junior Italian attaché Giovanni struggles to manage an influx of desperate refugees.Episode 2 — Desperate Choices: When the Taliban drive American evacuation helicopters away from the French embassy, Gilles opens the doors and Zahara and Baqir manage to get inside; Fazal, pursued by the Taliban, seeks help from a CIA operative.Episode 3 — Daesh Danger: Baqir charters five school buses, so the French embassy evacuation to the airport can finally begin; Vera and her colleagues locate Hassan in a Taliban camp; Amina and Nooria flee the hospital; Fazal follows US orders to infiltrate ISIS.Episode 4 — The Airport Road: Gilles and the French bus convoy are stopped by the Taliban; in the crazy rush of refugees trying to get past the American guards into the airport, Giovanni discovers a young boy who is looking for his parents.Episode 5 — The Gate Of Hell: Stuck inside the sealed airport, Giovanni can't go look for Haroon's parents; Vera and Hassan, still on foot and far from the airport, persuade mistrustful Afghan villagers to sell them a van.Episode 6 — The Departure: In Doha and en route for Paris, Zahara learns about the attack at Kabul airport; devastated Gilles abandons his Afghan protégés and evacuates with all the other French. 'Kabul' cast Eric Dane as MartinDarina Al Joundi as ZaharaShervin Alenabi as FazalVassilis Koukalani as BaqirHannah Abdoh as AminaJonathan Zaccaï as GillesGianmarco Saurino as GiovanniJeanne Goursaud as Vera More from Tom's Guide How to watch 'The Morecambe and Wise Show' missing episode for *FREE*How to watch 'Funboys' season 2 online — stream Steve Coogan comedy for FREEHow to watch U.K. TV from abroad We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. 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