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The key to streaming the entire TWD Universe is understanding the critical difference between the original series and the newer spin-offs. While the main series has a well-known home, the new wave of shows—including The Ones Who Live, Dead City, and Daryl Dixon—are primarily centralized on the franchise's dedicated home platform, AMC+. We break down the best options, depending on whether you want to watch for free, binge the classics, or stay current with the newest entries.
The Definitive Streaming Homes for Every 'Walking Dead' Series
The ‘The Walking Dead’ franchise, based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, has expanded into a massive shared universe. To achieve true topical authority, you must know where each piece of the story lives. Here is the complete breakdown of where to find all the major series and spin-offs in the United States, with a note on international availability.
1. The Central Hub: AMC+ for All New Spin-Offs
For any dedicated fan of the TWD Universe, AMC+ is the single most essential subscription. This is the exclusive streaming home for all current and future spin-offs, providing the freshest content and the full depth of the zombie apocalypse world.
- The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (2024): This highly anticipated series, starring Andrew Lincoln (Rick Grimes) and Danai Gurira (Michonne), is available exclusively on AMC+ in the US.
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (Season 1 & 2): Follow Norman Reedus’s character as he navigates a post-apocalyptic France. The entire series, including the upcoming Season 2, The Book of Carol, streams exclusively on AMC+.
- The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 1 & 2): The spin-off focusing on the unlikely pairing of Lauren Cohan (Maggie Rhee) and Jeffrey Dean Morgan (Negan) in Manhattan is available in its entirety on AMC+.
- Fear the Walking Dead (Complete Series): While available on other platforms, the complete run of the prequel series is available on AMC+.
- Other Spin-offs: AMC+ also hosts the limited series The Walking Dead: World Beyond and the anthology series Tales of the Walking Dead.
2. The Binge-Watch Classic: Netflix for the Original Series
If your goal is to binge-watch the 11-season flagship series, Netflix remains the primary and most accessible platform in the U.S. The entire 11-season run of The Walking Dead is available to stream on Netflix US, making it the perfect starting point for new viewers or those looking to revisit the beginning of the journey with Rick, Daryl, and the original Atlanta group. The series follows Rick Grimes from his awakening in a hospital to the final battle against the Commonwealth.
Note on Spin-offs and Netflix: While Netflix is the home for the original series, it has a more complicated relationship with the spin-offs. In the US, some spin-offs like Fear the Walking Dead are available on Netflix, but the newest, most high-profile shows like The Ones Who Live and Daryl Dixon are not consistently available due to AMC’s strategy of keeping them exclusive to AMC+.
3. Live TV and Cord-Cutting Options: Sling TV, Philo, and Hulu
For fans who prefer a live TV experience or want to bundle their streaming services, several cord-cutting platforms offer AMC, which is the network where all TWD shows originally air. These services are excellent for catching new episodes as they premiere.
- Sling TV: Offers AMC in its channel packages, allowing you to watch new episodes of spin-offs like Dead City and Daryl Dixon as they air.
- Philo: A budget-friendly streaming service that includes AMC, making it a viable option for live viewing and on-demand access to recent episodes.
- Hulu + Live TV & DIRECTV STREAM: These premium live TV services also carry the AMC channel, giving you access to the live broadcasts and often an on-demand library of the latest seasons.
- Free Streaming (with Ads): For a truly free option, some seasons or episodes of TWD Universe shows occasionally rotate onto free, ad-supported services like Pluto TV and hoopla. This availability is often temporary or limited to older seasons.
A Global Look: Streaming 'The Walking Dead' Outside the US
International streaming rights for the TWD Universe can vary significantly by country, so it's essential to check your local streaming providers. However, a few major platforms dominate the global landscape:
- United Kingdom (UK): In the UK, the newest spin-off, The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live, is available to stream on Netflix UK and NOW. The original series and other spin-offs are also often available through these services or AMC's local partners.
- Other International Markets: Many countries have the original The Walking Dead series on Netflix. The newest spin-offs, including the adventures of Maggie and Negan, and Daryl's journey in Europe, may be on a local streaming service partnered with AMC, or occasionally on a platform like HBO Max (depending on the region's licensing agreements).
The Chronological Order: How to Watch the TWD Universe
The ultimate goal for many fans is to watch the entire TWD saga in chronological order, which requires jumping between the series to follow the timeline of the zombie apocalypse. This is the best way to gain full topical authority on the entire universe.
Here is a simplified, high-level chronological viewing order that incorporates all the major series:
- Fear the Walking Dead (Seasons 1-3): The initial outbreak and the early days of the apocalypse.
- The Walking Dead (Seasons 1-8): The core story of Rick Grimes, the prison, and the war with Negan.
- Fear the Walking Dead (Seasons 4-7): The story of Morgan Jones and the crossover period.
- The Walking Dead (Seasons 9-11): The Whisperer War and the Commonwealth storyline, culminating in the series finale.
- The Walking Dead: World Beyond: A two-season limited series that explores a new generation of survivors and the mysterious Civic Republic Military (CRM).
- The Walking Dead: Dead City (Season 1): Takes place a few years after the original series finale, focusing on Maggie and Negan in New York.
- The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (Season 1): Occurs around the same time as Dead City, following Daryl in France.
- The Walking Dead: The Ones Who Live (Season 1): The final chapter for Rick and Michonne, set years after Rick's disappearance.
By utilizing the combination of Netflix for the original series and AMC+ for the entire spin-off universe, you can ensure you have access to every single episode needed to follow this complex, interconnected narrative. With new seasons of the spin-offs continually being released, AMC+ remains the most critical subscription for staying current with the ever-expanding world of the Walkers.
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