Where to Watch Rooster in the UAE — Steve Carell’s New HBO Comedy on OSN+
Rooster starring Steve Carell streams on OSN+ in the UAE. Bill Lawrence’s HBO comedy at 88% on RT. 10 episodes weekly. AED 49/month.
Quick Answer: Rooster starring Steve Carell is streaming on OSN+ in the UAE. The HBO comedy premiered March 8, 2026 with 10 episodes releasing weekly. OSN+ Standard costs AED 49/month. Currently at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Steve Carell playing a pulp fiction author who moves onto a college campus to help his daughter through a messy divorce, created by the guy who made Ted Lasso and Scrubs? That’s not a show — that’s a guaranteed Emmy nomination. Rooster just debuted on HBO and it’s already sitting at 88% on Rotten Tomatoes. Here’s how to watch it in the UAE.
Where to Watch Rooster in the UAE
Rooster streams on OSN+ in the UAE. The show airs on HBO in the US, and OSN+ carries HBO content in the Middle East.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Platform (UAE) | OSN+ |
| US platform | HBO / Max |
| UAE price (Standard) | AED 49/month (HD) |
| UAE price (Premium) | AED 65/month (4K) |
| Telecom billing | Pay via du or etisalat mobile bill |
| Total episodes | 10 (Season 1) |
| Premiere date | March 8, 2026 |
| Release schedule | Weekly on Sundays (new episodes after US broadcast) |
| Subtitles | Arabic and English |
| Rating | TV-MA |
If you’re a du or etisalat subscriber, you can add OSN+ directly to your mobile bill — text OSN to 3232 (du) or 1741 (etisalat). Some postpaid and home plans include OSN+ for free.
Is Rooster Free to Watch?
No free trial is currently offered on OSN+. However, du subscribers on select postpaid and home plans may be eligible for a complimentary 12-month OSN+ subscription.
At AED 49/month, OSN+ gives you full access to HBO’s library alongside Paramount+ content, OSN Originals, and Fox shows. If you’re already subscribed for shows like The White Lotus, The Last of Us, or A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Rooster comes at no extra cost.
What Is Rooster About?
Greg Russo (Steve Carell) is a famous pulp fiction author best known for his beach-read novels featuring a character called “Rooster.” When his own marriage falls apart, he takes a writer-in-residence position at Ludlow College — a fancy liberal arts school where his daughter Katie (Charly Clive) works as an art history professor.
The problem? Katie’s life is imploding. Her husband Archie (Phil Dunster, a.k.a. Jamie Tartt from Ted Lasso) has left her for a graduate student, and Katie is not handling it well. How not well? She burned down the faculty house (“it was an accident”) and assaulted a professor. Greg shows up thinking he can help. He cannot. But watching him try is extremely funny.
Created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Scrubs, Shrinking) and Matt Tarses (Scrubs), the show has that signature Lawrence blend of comedy that’s laugh-out-loud funny but quietly devastating when it wants to be. It was filmed at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California, standing in for a fictional East Coast college. The extras had to wear autumn clothing in 37°C heat, which is basically a UAE summer costume rehearsal.
Rooster Official Trailer
How Many Episodes Does Rooster Have?
Rooster Season 1 has 10 episodes, releasing weekly. The premiere dropped on March 8, 2026, on HBO in the US and OSN+ in the UAE. New episodes air weekly on Sundays.
The show is still currently airing — if you start now, you can catch up before it’s too far ahead.
Rooster Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Steve Carell | Greg Russo (author / father) |
| Charly Clive | Katie Russo (Greg’s daughter) |
| Phil Dunster | Archie Bates (Katie’s estranged husband) |
| Danielle Deadwyler | Dylan Shepard |
| Lauren Tsai | Sunny |
| John C. McGinley | Walter Mann (college president) |
| Connie Britton | Recurring role |
| Annie Mumolo | Cristle (recurring) |
| Scott MacArthur | Supporting role |
Bill Lawrence reuniting with John C. McGinley (Dr. Cox from Scrubs) is fan service of the highest order. And Phil Dunster going from lovable reformed footballer in Ted Lasso to Katie’s cheating husband here is the kind of against-type casting that keeps things interesting. Carell also executive produces.
What to Watch After Rooster
If you’re enjoying Rooster’s blend of campus comedy and family drama, try these:
- Shrinking (Apple TV+) — Another Bill Lawrence joint starring Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Same energy: funny on the surface, emotionally devastating underneath.
- The White Lotus (OSN+) — If you like watching privileged people behave badly in beautiful settings. Different tone, same addictiveness.
- Bridgerton (Netflix) — For the romance angle with a completely different vibe. All 4 seasons streaming in the UAE.
Is Rooster Kid-Friendly?
No. The show carries a TV-MA rating.
Content includes strong language throughout, sexual content and references (Archie leaving Katie for a grad student is a recurring theme), alcohol use, emotional distress, and adult relationship dynamics. It’s a comedy, but it’s an HBO comedy — the humour is sharp and the subject matter is firmly adult.
Recommended for ages 16+. Older teens who enjoyed Ted Lasso might appreciate the Bill Lawrence tone, but the content is more mature.
More from tbreak
More streaming guides and entertainment coverage from the UAE:
- Latest entertainment coverage — streaming guides, reviews, and more
- New on OSN+ UAE — updated regularly
- What to Watch This Week — tbreak’s full streaming guide index
Last verified: March 14, 2026. Streaming availability can change — I’ll update this guide if anything shifts.
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