How To Watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light Finale Online
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The final chapter of the BBC’s lavish adaptation of Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall saga was a long time coming, but boy was it worth the wait. With dark times ahead for Thomas Cromwell (Mark Rylance), we explain below how to watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online and stream the epic conclusion of the gripping period drama free on BBC iPlayer with a VPN.
History buffs will know what awaits Cromwell in this final episode as he heads to the Tower of London, but even for those not up to speed, things aren’t looking good. Recent episodes have seen Cromwell’s enemies circling, and as circumstance lead to him spending less time in the ear of King Henry VIII (Damien Lewis), they seize their opportunity to sow seeds of doubt about the monarch’s long time advisor. Add to that a disastrous marriage for the King at Cromwell’s behest and it’s no surprise to see the once firm confidant of Henry declared traitor as we head into the finale.
The original Wolf Hall series enjoyed plenty of love at the BAFTAs and Golden Globes. Winning big back in 2016 and a decade on, The Mirror and the Light has, in the eyes of many fans, surpassed what was already a stand-out example of the drama of parlour politics. When the time comes, it’s likely the sequel series will enjoy just as much success, not least for Rylance’s career-best performance.
It helps, of course, that Rylance is bolstered by a phenomenal supporting cast, including Jonathan Pryce, Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Timothy Spall, Harriet Walter and Claire Foy. If you haven’t caught up with the series The Guardian called “so beautifully made it’s breathtaking,” now is the time.
Read on below as we explain how to watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online and free from anywhere.
How to watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online in the UK for free on BBC iPlayer
In the UK, Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, the finale, entitled “Light,” will air on Sunday, December 15 at 9pm GMT on BBC One. You’ll also be able to stream the episode on BBC iPlayer live, or on-demand shortly after broadcast.
BBC iPlayer, the BBC’s online platform, is 100% free to use. Simply go ahead and sign-up for a BBC iPlayer account. All you need is an email address and a UK postcode (e.g. W12 7FA) and a valid TV licence.
Brit Abroad? Use a VPN using the instructions below to access BBC iPlayer like you would at home.
How to watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online from anywhere
If you’re a UK citizen on vacation or working overseas, you can still watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online just as you would at home.
While services like BBC iPlayer block access from IP addresses outside of the UK, there’s a handy piece of software called a VPN that can change your IP address, allowing you to watch UK TV online by making it look like you’re accessing streaming services from any country in the world.
For example, UK citizens overseas can subscribe to a VPN, join a UK-based server and access their subscription from anywhere in the world, just like they would back home.
Step-by-step of using a VPN to unblock:
1. Choose your ideal VPN and install – our go-to recommendation for unblocking is NordVPN.
2. Connect to a server – for BBC iPlayer, for example, you’ll want to connect to a server based in the UK
3. Go to the live stream you wish to access – for the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale, head to BBC iPlayer
How to watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale in the US
US viewers need not worry about the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale just yet as the series is still yet to air Stateside on PBS Masterpiece. The good news is that the release is set for March 23 with new episodes due to go out every Sunday at 9pm ET/PT. This means the finale will arrive on Sunday, April 20.
The show will go out on PBS Masterpiece with each episode available to stream for free on demand for 14 days following its initial airing. Beyond that, you’ll need a PBS Passport, which comes with a donation of $5 per month or $60 per year.
Alternatively, Amazon Prime members can purchase PBS Masterpiece as an add-on channel to their main membership. Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial to new members (you’ll pay $14.99 thereafter), while the PBS channel costs $5.99 a month after the channel’s own 7-day free trial promo.
A Brit abroad after your free stream at home? Use a VPN to port yourself back.
Can I watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale online in Australia?
While we know that Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light will air on BBC First in Australia, there’s currently no set release date. Check back for more information as we get it.
On vacation in Australia? If you’re away from home and want to connect to your preferred streaming service, purchase a VPN and watch Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light online from wherever you happen to be.
Can I watch the Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light finale in Canada?
While nothing is confirmed for a Canadian release of Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light, PBS is available across much of the country, so we’d expect it to air alongside the US via PBS Masterpiece and the PBS website.
Currently out of the country? Simply download a VPN to connect to BBC iPlayer or your regional streaming service, regardless of where you’re located.
Will there be a season 3 of Wolf Hall?
Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light is an adaptation of the third and final book in Hilary Mantel’s book trilogy of the same name. The previous 2015 BBC series adapted the first two. As such, there’s unlikely to be an further episodes.