Pistol is a British biographical series based on the memoir of Steve Jones, the legendary Sex Pistols' guitarist. The rock group was responsible for introducing a punk revolution throughout Britain in the late 1970s. Their song "God Save the Queen" became a symbol of the political and social turmoil in the UK at the time. The series follows the band's formation, including its rise to prominence and notoriety.

Australian actor and screenwriter Craig Pearce created and wrote Pistol. Pearce has worked alongside director Baz Luhrmann on numerous films, co-writing movies including Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge, The Great Gatsby, and Romeo + Juliet. Pearce also recently co-wrote the screenplay for Luhrmann's latest movie Elvis, which recently premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and earned high praises.

The show is directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Danny Boyle, who has directed acclaimed movies such as Trainspotting, Shallow Grave, The Beach, 28 Days Later, and Slumdog Millionaire.

The limited series serves as a dramatization of the group's rise to fame, with the Sex Pistols' mission to reclaim the future away from the British monarchy and "kick this country awake if it kills us."

The series stars Toby Wallace (Steve Jones), Anson Boon (John Lyndon, otherwise known as Johnny Rotten), Christian Lees (Glen Matlock), Louis Partridge (Sid Vicious), and Jacob Slater (Paul Cook). The show also features Games of Thrones star Maisie Williams as punk icon Jordan, Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the band's manager, and Talulah Riley as fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. Based on Danny Boyle's previous work, it's likely to be fast-paced and full of underlying energy and visual flair.

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Watch The Trailer for Pistol

The trailer showcases actual footage from the 1970s, providing a glimpse into the band's notorious status and their preference for chaos over music. It offers glimpses at how the band took London's youth by storm with the introduction of the punk movement.

When is Pistol's Release Date?

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Pistol is set to premiere on May 31, 2022, on Hulu.

Where Can You Watch Pistol?

Pistol is available exclusively on Hulu. Hulu currently has two different standalone subscription tiers, the ad-supported standard tier is available for $6.99 a month while the No Ad tier will cost you around $12.99 a month. There is also the Hulu + Live TV tier for $69.99 a month which comes with both Disney+ and ESPN+. There's also the Disney Bundle, which much like the Live TV tier includes both Disney+ and ESPN+, the standard tier is $13.99 a month while the ad-free tier is $19.99 a month. In addition, the No Ads+Live TV tier of the bundle will cost you around $75.99 a month.

How Many Episodes Is Pistol?

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Typical of many great British shows, the series only features six episodes.

Can You Watch Pistol Anywhere Other Than Hulu?

No, Pistol is available exclusively to stream on Hulu. Though for those living in countries other than the United States, Pistol will be available on Disney+ via the Star category.

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