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Inspired by John Ibrahim's best-selling autobiography, this series is an operatic story of two brothers, Sam and John Ibrahim who organize the street but lose each other in their ascent to power. The story tracks John Ibrahim's rise from a poverty-stricken immigrant with no education, no money, and no prospects, to Australia's most infamous nightclub mogul in Sydney's Kings Cross — a mini-Atlantic City, barely half a mile long with every form of criminality on offer.
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Last King of the Cross premiered February 17, 2023. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Inspired by John Ibrahim's best-selling autobiography, this series is an operatic story of two brothers, Sam and John Ibrahim who organize the street but lose each other in their ascent to power. The story tracks John Ibrahim's rise from a poverty-stricken immigrant with no education, no money, and no prospects, to Australia's most infamous nightclub mogul in Sydney's Kings Cross — a mini-Atlantic City, barely half a mile long with every form of criminality on offer.
Cast, crew and production details
Lincoln YounesJohn Ibrahim
Claude JabbourSam Ibrahim
Callan MulveyBrian Crellan
Matt NableAnthony Stone
Tim RothEzra Shipman
Maria TranMadame Tien
Tess HaubrichElizabeth Doyle
Felicity PriceYael Shipman
Paramount+Australia
Cineflix ProductionsCanadaWatch options above are for the show and may vary by season or episode.
Episode 1
Wide-eyed teen John Ibrahim is eager to emulate his older brother Sam, a legendary enforcer in Kings Cross. He follows his brother into the most exotic red-light district — a jungle with no laws, but rigid rules and hierarchy.
Guest stars Ashyr Mason-Kaine, Courtney Clarke, Alice Rooney, Heidi May
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Episode 2
As John recovers from his stabbing, he begins to turn his dreams of being a nightclub owner into a reality — but as he is drawn deeper into the shadows of Kings Cross, it becomes chillingly clear that no favours come for free.
Guest stars Courtney Clarke, Alice Rooney, Heidi May
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Episode 3
As the war between John and Fat George escalates, the introduction of cocaine begins to imbalance the delicate ecosystem of Kings Cross.
Guest stars David Hambly, Alice Rooney, Heidi May, Duncan Ragg
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Episode 4
As the world of Kings Cross changes, John must adapt or die – but Nasa would rather bring everything down than face being put out to pasture. John learns that to rise in the world of Kings Cross, sometimes you have to leave others behind.
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Episode 5
In the wake of Nasa Kalouri's murder, a fracture grows between the two Ibrahim brothers as one spirals into ritual cocaine abuse and the other has their alliances tested.
Guest stars Heidi May, Andrew Attieh
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Episode 6
As Sam finds fraternity in a new chosen family, John is left to repel the advancing threat of Bui Doi as the Vietnamese gang look to take over Kings Cross.
Guest stars Andrew Attieh
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Episode 7
John is in a race against time to save Sam from a contract killer, but the Royal Commission into police corruption leaves John with few allies to trust.
Guest stars Heidi May, Andrew Attieh
Where to watch Last King of the CrossEpisode 8
As all the major players of Kings Cross are brought to the witness stand, loyalties are questioned, allies are betrayed, and the Royal Commission changes Kings Cross forever.
Guest stars Andrew Attieh
Where to watch Last King of the CrossEpisode 9
As the fallout from the Royal Commission and Ezra and Tien's partnership brings a new world order to Kings Cross, the Ibrahim brothers have two starkly different views on where they fit in the jungle.
Guest stars Heidi May
Where to watch Last King of the CrossEpisode 10
As John aspires to escape Kings Cross for good, the bombing of Ezra's Bentley and his subsequent revenge might make war unavoidable.
Guest stars Heidi May
Where to watch Last King of the CrossEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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