The Walking Dead season 8 streaming: How to watch online FREE in the UK
THE WALKING DEAD season 8 episode 1 premiered on Monday in the UK. Here is how you can watch the new episode online for free.
The Walking Dead season 8: You can stream the new episode online for free
Sneak peek of new season of The Walking Dead
After airing in the USA last weekend, the eighth series of The Walking Dead returned to Fox UK at 9pm on Monday for its landmark 100th episode.
Lead actor Andrew Lincoln, who plays former police officer Rick Grimes, paid tribute to his fans in a video released by the cast and crew ahead of the premiere.
"I love you very much, stay tuned," he said. "Because 100's gonna be big.”
For fans of the apocalyptic zombie series who cannot access Fox, there is a loophole that allows you to legally stream the series for free online.
How to watch the Walking Dead online for free
To watch The Walking Dead for free, simply sign up for a free 14-day trial of NowTV to gain instant access to the new episodes as they are released.
After the trial period, the service costs £7.99 per month, but can be cancelled at any point without charge.
NowTV will be streaming new epiosodes at 9pm every Monday and episodes will be made available on demand from 10pm.
Seasons 1-7 of The Walking Dead are available on NowTV On Demand until November 21, so there is still time for newcomers to catch up.
The Walking Dead season 8: Andrew Lincoln returns as Rick Grimes
What will happen in The Walking Dead season 8?
WARNING: Spoilers from The Walking Dead season 8 episode 1 below.
An action-packed first episode saw Rick Grimes and his band of survivalists join with the Kingdomers and Hilltoppers as they prepare to fight Negan and the self-appointed Saviours.
Daryl, Carol, Morgan and Tara use a series of explosions to guide a hoard of walkers towards the Sanctuary, while Rick leads the rest of the group to the gates, in a deliberate attempt to distract Negan.
A shocking ending saw Father Gabriel left surrounded by walkers, after trying to rescue former Hilltop leader Gregory.
The Walking Dead season 8: You can stream the new series online for free
Based on the comic books’ acclaimed All Out War storyline, season eight looks set to be jam-packed with action.
Walking Dead showrunner Scott Gimple has promised an “intense” run of episodes.
Speaking to The Talking Dead’s Chris Hardwick, he said: “I say, ‘It’s gonna be bigger, it’s gonna be more intense.' I always mean that, but this year it's the same thing. More intense.
“The first four episodes will melt people’s minds and break their televisions.”