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How to watch Tom Holland’s The Crowded Room on Apple TV+

Holland plays Danny Sullivan, a man accused of a New York shooting in 1979

Alex Lee
Tuesday 23 January 2024 11:19 GMT
The show also stars Amanda Seyfried as a probing psychologist
The show also stars Amanda Seyfried as a probing psychologist (Apple TV/The Independent)

A psychological drama that “broke” Tom Holland, prompting the 27-year-old actor to take a year-long break from acting, The Crowded Room can be watched for free on Apple TV+, as the streaming platform is now offering a free seven-day trial. Alongside Holland’s drama series, the free trial will also give you access to other hit shows, such as Ted Lasso and Servant.

The Crowded Room is a 10-episode series about Danny Sullivan (played by Spider-Man star Tom Holland, who also executive produced the show). Sullivan has been accused and arrested for his involvement in a New York shooting in 1979. While the critical reception has been a bit hit-or-miss, audiences so far seem to be enjoying the show.

Inspired by the gripping 1981 non-fiction novel The Minds of Billy Milligan by Daniel Keyes, like many Apple TV+ shows, The Crowded Room has a star-studded cast. Joining Tom Holland is Amanda Seyfried, who plays Rya Goodwin, a psychologist tasked with unspooling Sullivan’s life; Sasha Lane (American Honey); and Emmy Rossum as Sullivan’s mother, a casting that has raised eyebrows due to the nine-year age gap.

Keep reading for details on how you can watch the show for free on Apple TV+ right now.

Free seven-day trial is for new subscribers only. £8.99/month after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.

How to watch ‘The Crowded Room’ on Apple TV+

Crowded Room trailer

The Crowded Room is an Apple TV+ exclusive, so you’ll need to subscribe to the streaming service to watch Tom Holland’s latest series. While the streaming service costs £8.99 a month, Apple TV+ has recently launched a free seven-day trial, which means you can watch the series for free. If you do decide to sign up, it gets you access to the streaming service’s entire back catalogue, including Ted Lasso and Silo.

‘The Minds of Billy Milligan’ by Daniel Keyes, published by W&N: £8.99, Amazon.co.uk

(Amazon)

If you’ve been inspired to read the book on which The Crowded Room is based, you can currently buy The Minds of Billy Milligan. Should you prefer reading books on your phone, tablet or ereader, you can get the ebook for £3.99 (Amazon.co.uk). 

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Free seven-day trial is for new subscribers only. £8.99/month after free trial. Plan auto-renews until cancelled.

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