Devil's Playground (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2014, Devil's Playground is a drama series.
What it’s about. The year is 1988. It is 35 years after the events of Fred Schepisi’s classic film, The Devil’s Playground. Tom Allen, now in his 40s and recently widowed, is a respected Sydney psychiatrist and father of two children. A practicing Catholic, Tom accepts an offer by the Bishop of Sydney to become a counselor of priests. During these sessions, he will uncover a scandal and become embroiled in the Church’s attempts to cover it up. Tom’s quest for justice will push him to his limits, and reveal a side of Church power and official corruption he could never have imagined.
Who’s in it. Devil's Playground stars Simon Burke as Tom Allen, Don Hany as Bishop Quaid, Jarin Towney as Elliot Darcy and John Noble as Bishop John McNally, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Devil's Playground has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In AU you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Devil's Playground page.
If you liked it. Fans of Devil's Playground tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Devil's Playground (2014)?
- In AU, Devil's Playground is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Devil's Playground worth watching?
- Devil's Playground holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Devil's Playground?
- Devil's Playground stars Simon Burke, Don Hany, Jarin Towney, John Noble and Morgan Davies.
- When was Devil's Playground released?
- Devil's Playground was released in 2014.