The much-awaited series, 'Rooster' from the makers of 'Ted Lasso' and starring Steve Carell, has made its digital debut. Read on to know when and where US and Indian viewers can watch it on OTT.
Steve Carell fans rejoice! The actor is back at it again with a promising new comedy-drama series. And, as you might have already guessed, Steve will be seen in the titular role. The series, known as Rooster, comes from the makers of the hit 2020 drama, Ted Lasso. This is why, ever since it was revealed that Rooster would make its digital debut in 2026, it became a major topic of discussion. If you are excited to learn when and where you can watch Rooster on OTT, along with what to expect from it and more, here's everything we know about the same.
For viewers residing in the United States, Rooster Season 1 Episode 1 has become available for streaming on the OTT giant, HBO, since March 8, 2026, at 10 p.m. ET. Well, for those unaware, each of the Rooster episodes will simultaneously air on HBO every Sunday until May 10, 2026. For Indian viewers, Rooster will stream on JioCinema/JioHotstar starting March 9, 2026.
According to reports, international viewers need not be disappointed, as they will be able to find the series on partner streaming platforms under the regional distribution agreements. With the first season of Rooster consisting of 10 episodes and Episode 1 already released, Episode 2 will drop on March 15, Episode 3 on March 22, Episode 4 on March 29, Episode 5 on April 5, Episode 6 on April 12, Episode 7 on April 19, Episode 8 on May 3, and Episode 10, the final episode of the season on May 10, 2026 (ET).
Rooster will centre around actor, Steve Carell’s character, ‘Greg Russo'. 'Greg' is a best-selling author who travels to the prestigious Ludlow University campus to meet up with his daughter, ‘Katie’, who is a professor there. Apparently, the father-daughter duo share a rather complex relationship. Despite this, when ‘Katie’ faces major personal challenges in her life after her husband leaves her for a grad student, ‘Greg’ rushes to help her, even involving himself in university activities.
Well, it was the dean of Ludlow University who informed ‘Greg’ that his daughter was responsible for burning down the faculty house in addition to punching her husband, who is also a professor. As he makes up for her misdeeds, he forms deeper bonds with the students there. This is also when the students start referring to him as ‘Rooster’ after the name of the main character in his books. It does not take long for ‘Greg’ to realise that campus life is actually way different and more disorderly than anything he has ever written in his books.
Viewers can expect character-driven humour from the series, which will lead to several heartwarming scenes. Additionally, many might sympathise with how Steve Carell's character tries to reconnect with his daughter, all while navigating modern academia.
Bill Lawrence and Matthew Tarses serve as the co-showrunners and executive producers of the comedy series, Rooster. In addition to them, lead actor, Steve Carell also joins them as an executive producer. The show is produced by Warner Bros. Television. The star-studded cast of the series includes Steve Carell, Charlie Clive, Danielle Deadwyler, Phil Dunster, John C. McGinley, Annie Mumolo, Lauren Tsai, Connie Britton, and more.
It is worth mentioning that while referring to his costars during a February 3, 2026, press conference in New York City, Steve Carell said that it “just felt like a true ensemble.” Steve further opened up about how working on Rooster reminded him of his time filming for his iconic TV series, The Office. He said:
"You don’t know what the energy’s going to be like, you don’t know what each of them are going to be like as people. But there was just such a pervasive kindness and generosity. And, honestly, it reminds me of my experience on The Office in terms of that.”
Are you excited to watch Steve Carell's new comedy series, Rooster, on OTT? If yes, don't forget to share your reviews with us.
Also read: What Caused Country Joe McDonald's Death At 84? All About His Wife, Kathy McDonald And Last Moments