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How to Watch ‘Mr. Throwback,’ the New Comedy Starring Steph Curry and Adam Pally [CNET]

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Golden State Warrior point guard Steph Curry is currently playing basketball in the Olympics for the first time, but fans will get to see him flex his comedy chops on screen in a new TV series with actor Adam Pally.

Mr. Throwback is a mockumentary-style show that features Pally as Danny, a hapless memorabilia collector looking to reinvent his life. Once upon a time, Danny was a mighty athlete during his youth, but his hard luck compels him to seek help from his childhood friend — a fictionalized version of Steph Curry — who’s now a pro basketball player. They haven’t connected in about 20 years. What could possibly go wrong? 

A camera follows the pair as Curry sets out aiming to get his old buddy on the right track. It marks the first time the NBA baller plays a leading character in a series, with a cast that also includes Ego Nwodim and Ayden Mayeri. Check out when you can stream the 30-minute episodes and how a VPN may aid your viewing experience.

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Where to stream Mr. Throwback 

The six-episode series will premiere on Peacock on Thursday, Aug. 8 with all episodes available. The streaming service is available as a standalone subscription or as part of the StreamSaver bundle if you’re an Xfinity customer.

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If you’re a new Peacock customer, subscriptions cost $8 per month for Peacock Premium with ads and $14 a month for Peacock Premium Plus. Annual plans are $80 for Premium, while Premium Plus costs $140 a year. Existing subscribers will pay these new rates starting on Aug. 17.

How to watch Mr. Throwback from anywhere with a VPN

Perhaps you’re traveling abroad and want to stream the show while away from home. With a VPN, you’re able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to access the show from anywhere in the world. There are also other good reasons to use a VPN for streaming.

A VPN is the best way to encrypt your traffic to stop your internet service provider from throttling your speeds. Using a VPN is also a great idea if you’re traveling and want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and log-ins when connecting to Wi-Fi networks. Streaming TV can be a bit smoother with a reliable, quality VPN that’s passed our tests and meets our security standards.

You can use a VPN to stream content legally as long as VPNs are allowed in your country and you have a valid subscription to the streaming service you’re using. The US and Canada are among the countries where VPNs are legal, but we advise against streaming or downloading content on illegal torrent sites. We recommend ExpressVPN, but you may opt for another provider from our best list, such as Surfshark or NordVPN. 

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If you’re looking for a secure and dependable VPN, check out our Editors’ Choice: ExpressVPN. It’s fast, works on multiple devices, and provides stable streams. It’s normally $13 a month, but it currently costs less overall to go for a 12-month subscription, where each month shakes out to $8.32.

ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. Read our review of ExpressVPN.

Follow the VPN provider’s instructions for installation, and choose a country where the series is streaming on a service like Peacock. Before you open the streaming app, make sure you’re connected to your VPN using your selected region. If you want to watch the show on more than one device, it’s possible you’ll need to configure each one to ensure you’re signed in. Go to settings and check your network connections to verify you’re logged in and connected to your VPN account. Now you’re ready to open the app to stream. 

If you run into issues with streaming, first make sure your VPN is up and running on its encrypted IP address. Double-check that you’ve followed installation instructions correctly and picked the right geographical area for viewing. If you still encounter connection problems, you may need to reboot your device. Close all apps and windows, restart your device and connect to your VPN first. Note that some streaming services will restrict VPN access.