How To Watch How To Die Alone Online And Stream New Comedy From Anywhere

Left to right: Conrad Ricamora and Natasha Rothwell as best friends Rory and Mel in Hulu's new comedy series How to Die Alone
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How To Watch How to Die Alone Online

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Premiered: Friday, September 13
Finale: Friday, September 27
US Stream: on Hulu with a 30-day free trial
International Stream: Disney Plus (CA, AU)

Watch How to Die Alone: Synopsis

After acclaimed turns in HBO hits like The White Lotus, Natasha Rothwell is seizing the spotlight: creating, producing, and taking the lead in this hugely relatable 8-part Hulu comedy. Starring Rothwell as crestfallen JFK airport employee Mel, in addition to Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder) and KeiLyn Durrel Jones (Succession), How to Die Alone promises hearty laughs, hope, and some inspired flights of fancy. Read our guide below for how to watch How to Die Alone online on Hulu, and stream every episode free wherever you are.

Co-created by Rothman and Vera Santamaria (PEN15, Orange is the New Black), How to Die Alone should appeal to anyone who has felt eternally delayed in the departure lounge of life. Enter Melissa. She’s broke, neurotic, and her love life is DOA. Her ex-boyfriend has a hot new girlfriend, and although she works at an airport, she’s terrified of flying. She’s ready to give up until a near-miss incident with the Grim Reaper galvanizes her into living life fully, on her own terms.

As Mel takes the controls of her own life, she is supported by an eclectic cast of characters that includes gay best friend Rory (Ricamora), sagacious co-worker Terrance (Durrel Jones), and guest stars Bashir Salahuddin and Ellen Cleghorne as her brother and mother respectively while she refuses to “settle”, “let fear win,” or “burn bridges” – just some of the show’s episode titles.

Critics have praised the bittersweet show, particularly Rothwell's performance, with RogerEbert.com calling her "a fantastic leading lady who seems poised for meatier, more comic star roles like this." Tackling weighty issues with a light touch and a dose of magic realism, How to Die Alone is the latest from Onyx Collective, Disney’s content label focusing on programming made by people of color. Former hits from their impressive back catalogue include the Academy Award-winning Summer of Soul and the popular Kerry Washington comedy, UnPrisoned.

Don't delay: jump right in with our viewing guide and watch How to Die Alone online, with multiple episodes of this uplifting comedy available to stream now and from anywhere in the world.

Watch How to Die Alone with Hulu

Watch How to Die Alone with Hulu
You can watch How to Die Alone through Hulu in the States. There are two Hulu plans available, starting from $7.99 a month after a 30-day free trial for its Ad-Supported plan. Alternatively, you can get rid of ads and pay $17.99 a month.

How to watch How to Die Alone online for free in the US

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After almost dying, Mel gets busy living in this new Hulu comedy. US viewers can watch How to Die Alone exclusively on Hulu with the final two episodes landing Friday, September 27. They'll be available from around 12am ET/PT with all previous episodes available now. 

Subscribers can chose from a number of Hulu plans. Firstly, you can opt for one of its on-demand only plans, which comes with a 30-day free trial to new members. Thereafter, you’ll pay $7.99 a month for its ad-supported plan, or $17.99 a month to go commercial free.

If you want to benefit from its 90+ live channels, the Hulu + Live TV plan is currently $76.99 per month and comes with ad-supported Disney Plus, ESPN Plus, and Hulu included too. And, if you’re new to the service, there’s a 3-day free trial currently available.

You can also opt for one of the Disney Plus bundle plans and pay from $9.99 a month for purely on-demand content.

Watch How to Die Alone with the Disney Plus Bundle

If you're in the US and want even more from your streaming services, then going for the Disney Plus bundle could be a great plan. It adds Hulu and ESPN Plus to Disney Plus, meaning that you also get loads more original TV shows as well as a whole host of live sports.

Disney Plus bundle: from $9.99 a month

Disney Plus bundle: from $9.99 a month
Considering individual Disney Plus and Hulu plans start at $7.99 each, paying a couple of bucks extra per month to upgrade to the Disney Plus bundle is terrific value. Already getting everything Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, The Simpsons, throw in the whole Hulu catalog, too, and that's a lot of TV for less than $10 a month. If you can stretch to $14.99, you can also add a world of live sports thanks to ESPN+. And if you like the sound of all that but just can't stand ads, then go all out with the Disney Plus Trio Premium bundle for a still-excellent $24.99 a month.

Of course, there's also now the option of adding Max to your bundle, getting Disney Plus, Hulu, and Max from $16.99 a month.

How to watch How to Die Alone online in Canada

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Those living in Canada can watch How to Die Alone on Disney Plus. The 8-part series began on Friday, September 13 with the final two episodes set for Friday, September 27.

Don’t have a Disney Plus account? Disney Plus prices start from CA$7.99 a month for the platform’s ad-supported plan. Otherwise, choose between its Standard (CA$11.99 a month/CA$119.99 annually) or Premium ad-free options (CA$14.99 a month/CA$149.99 a year).

Can I watch How to Die Alone online in the UK?

Brits can watch Natasha Rothwell's new comedy on Disney Plus alongside other Hulu shows like Tell Me Lies and Only Murders in the Building, and Onyx Collective-produced content like The Other Black Girl

In the UK, Disney Plus plans begin from as little as £4.99. Of course, subscribers have the option of upgrading to the ad-free Standard plan at £7.99 a month, or the £10.99 Premium option, which supports 4K and HDR streaming.

How to watch How to Die Alone online in Australia

If you’re an Aussie, a Disney Plus subscription will allow you to watch How to Die Alone online. Episodes began the same day they’re released in the US, Friday, September 13, with the show’s final episodes available from September 27.

There are just a few subscription options to choose from in Australia. Go monthly for AU$13.99, or get a great saving – effectively 12 months for the price of 10 – by getting an annual plan for AU$139.99. There’s also a Disney Plus Premium plan available at AU$17.99 a month if you’re looking to boost your audio and video quality.


How to Die Alone Trailer

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How to Die Alone Episode Release Schedule

  • Episode 1, “Stop Living”: Friday, September 13
  • Episode 2, “Lie and Deny”: Friday, September 13
  • Episode 3, “Burn Bridges”: Friday, September 13
  • Episode 4, “Settle”: Friday, September 13
  • Episode 5, “Trust No One”: Friday, September 20
  • Episode 6, “Let Fear Win”: Friday, September 20
  • Episode 7, “Kill Your Darlings”: Friday, September 27
  • Episode 8, “Get Lost”: Friday, September 27

Who is in the cast of How to Die Alone?

  • Natasha Rothwell as Melissa
  • Conrad Ricamora as Rory
  • Jocko Sims as Alex
  • KeiLyn Durrel Jones
  • Michelle McLeod as Patty
  • Jaylee Hamidi as Allie
  • Christopher Powell as Deshawn
  • Arkie Kandola as Shaun Gill
  • Bashir Salahuddin as Brian
  • Ellen Cleghorne as Beverly

How many episodes of How to Die Alone will there be?

New Hulu comedy How to Die Alone will have a total of 8 episodes, each running to roughly 30-minutes each. The first six can be streamed now, while final two episodes will be released Friday.

How can I watch How to Die Alone?

You can watch How to Die Alone exclusively on Hulu in the US. Subscription plans begin from $7.99 a month (after the 30 day free trial), with the first four episodes available from September 13. Two new episodes will then be added weekly first thing on Friday mornings.

Meanwhile, Disney Plus is the international home of the show, so you’ll want to grab a subscription if you’re streaming from Australia, Canada, and various other international locations. We’ll update this guide once we know the series’ UK release date.


Daniel Pateman
Freelance Writer

Daniel Pateman has been a freelance writer since 2018 and writing for fun for much longer. He currently works across Future Plc brands like TechRadar, T3, Games Radar, and What Hi-Fi?, where he has produced detailed guides on the best streaming services and regularly writes How to Watch pieces informing our readers where to watch the hottest new films and TV shows.

In addition to his work with Future, Daniel writes broadly on topics across the cultural spectrum, including photography, sculpture, painting, and film, the latter being the medium closest to his heart. He’s been published in Aesthetica, The Brooklyn Rail, and Eyeline magazine, interviewed various artists and has reviewed exhibitions within the UK and internationally. He’s also commissioned by curators and artists to help produce catalogue essays, press releases, and museum wall text.