The Circus
“Inside the Craziest Political Campaign on Earth”
Come one, come all to The Circus. This real-time documentary series pulls back the curtain on the current political stories, revealing the intense, inspiring and infuriating stories behind the headlines. Key characters and events are presented in real time, as they are happening.
Where to watch The Circus in United States
Can I watch The Circus in United States? Yes — you can stream The Circus in United States on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Circus there. Availability last verified on August 3, 2026.
Where is The Circus streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store |
About The Circus
The Circus is a 2016 English-language documentary series created by John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon. The cast is led by John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, Jennifer Palmieri. It spans 8 seasons and 130 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel .
The Circus was produced by Left/Right and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was first aired on January 17, 2016, and carries a TV-14 certification.
- Created by
- John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon
- First aired
- January 17, 2016
- Last aired
- November 12, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-14
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 8 (130 episodes)
- Network
- Showtime
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Production
- Left/Right
The Circus cast & crew
The Circus was created by John Heilemann and Mark McKinnon.
The cast features John Heilemann as Self - Co-Host, Mark McKinnon as Self - Co-Host, and Jennifer Palmieri as Self - Co-Host.
Is The Circus worth watching?
With 8 seasons and 130 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy documentary, The Circus is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Circus
In United States, you can stream The Circus on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Circus
John Heilemann
Self - Co-Host
Mark McKinnon
Self - Co-Host
Jennifer Palmieri
Self - Co-Host
The Circus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Circus in United States?
The Circus is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Circus on fuboTV?
Yes — The Circus is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Circus in?
The Circus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Circus are there?
The Circus has 8 seasons with 130 episodes in total.
▸What is The Circus rated?
The Circus is rated TV-14. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 20 ratings.
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