The Circus
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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THE CIRCUS: INSIDE THE GREATEST POLITICAL SHOW ON EARTH (2016) | Teaser Trailer | SHOWTIME Series
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Frequently asked questions about The Circus
Where can I watch The Circus in the United States?
The Circus is available to stream on fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Circus on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. The Circus is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV.
Can I watch The Circus for free?
Not free in the United States right now. The Circus needs a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount Plus Premium, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for The Circus?
The Circus scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Circus?
The Circus stars John Heilemann, Mark McKinnon, and Jennifer Palmieri. John Heilemann is the creator and Mark McKinnon is the creator.
How many seasons of The Circus are there?
The Circus has 8 seasons and 130 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Circus?
All 130 episodes of The Circus add up to about 62 hours 50 minutes at roughly 29 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 31 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 16 days.
What network is The Circus on?
The Circus airs on Showtime, and is produced by Left/Right.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.