How to watch Fear the Walking Dead season 8 in the UK
The second half of season 8 is finally here, people.
Fans of The Walking Dead have had to wait a little while for season 8 part of spin-off series, Fear the Walking Dead.
Well, they can rest a little easier (or perhaps not with the zombie franchise's usual jump scares set to return) as part 2 will be landing on our screens this weekend.
With the initial first batch of season 8 episodes airing earlier this year, it's been an extended wait to see what happens to our main cast and especially for Madison Clark (Kim Dickens) who is faced with the prospect of protecting everyone from Troy Otto and his army of the dead.
It's the final farewell for the first ever The Walking Dead spin-off, as the eighth season will be its last, but it does mark the return of Dickens as Madison after not being seen as series regular since season 4.
With only a matter of days before the second part of season 8 resumes, fans will be wondering just what could be in store. Well, executive producer Michael E Satrazemis has said that this second part is "really tight and really special".
Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Satrazemis revealed: "We have some very big scope episodes. We've got a couple down the rabbit hole sort of episodes where we take a little right turn and hook away.
"They're going to be surprising and beautiful. This back half [of season 8] is very emotional. Every cast member has an amazing episode. And it has a proper ending."
It's definitely a dramatic time to be a fan of The Walking Dead, as the long-running zombie franchise undergoes some major changes – with some new spin-offs on the horizon.
Plans for the new series so far include the ominously titled Dead City, another second season focused on Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), and the untitled Rick and Michonne spin-off starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira.
For now, read on for more on Fear the Walking Dead season 8 – and check out our release schedule to find out when new episodes drop.
How to watch Fear the Walking Dead in the UK
AMC is airing Fear the Walking Dead season 8 in the US but UK viewers can tune in through BT.
If you're not already a BT customer, you can sign up for a BT Sport Monthly Pass for £29.99.
Meanwhile, if you want to catch up on The Walking Dead, seasons 1 to 11 are available to stream on Disney Plus.
How many episodes will be in Fear the Walking Dead season 8?
Fear The Walking Dead season 8 will have 12 episodes in total.
The first part, which was released weekly from 14th May 2023, included six episodes.
The second part, which premieres on Sunday 22nd October 2023, will wrap the story up in a further six episodes.
Is season 8 the last season of Fear The Walking Dead?
Yes, it was confirmed in January 2023 that season 8 will be the final season of Fear The Walking Dead. Some fans are sure to be gutted, however for others, it's time for the story to wrap up.
It was announced in December 2021 that Fear the Walking Dead had been renewed for an eighth season, but it's certainly not the last fans will see of the wildly popular dystopia world.
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In fact, we've got three new spin-offs on the way, including The Walking Dead: Dead City focusing on Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan and Lauren Cohan's Maggie, The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon focusing on Norman Reedus' Daryl, and an untitled spin-off focusing on Andrew Lincoln's Rick and Danai Gurira's Michonne.
The Rick and Michonne spin-off is currently in production, with the stars confirming they were back on set in February this year.
Is Fear the Walking Dead set before The Walking Dead?
The timeline of The Walking Dead can get a little confusing. The first three seasons are set before The Walking Dead and act as a prequel.
However, the later seasons run concurrently to The Walking Dead, with some crossovers between the two shows.
Still a little confused? Check out our recommended watch order for The Walking Dead and all its spin-offs.
Fear the Walking Dead season 8 trailer
Find the latest trailer for Fear the Walking Dead season 8 part 2 below.
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Louise Griffin is the Sci-Fi & Fantasy Editor for Radio Times, covering everything from Doctor Who, Star Wars and Marvel to House of the Dragon and Good Omens. She previously worked at Metro as a Senior Entertainment Reporter and has a degree in English Literature.
