It’s the last season of the spin-off.
It’s a dramatic time to be a fan of The Walking Dead as the long-running zombie franchise undergoes some major changes – including bidding farewell to its first ever spin-off.
Yes, Fear the Walking Dead is wrapping up its story after eight action-packed seasons, with Kim Dickens returning as Madison Clark to mark the occasion.
The character hasn’t been a series regular since season 4, so viewers are intrigued to find out what she’s been up to and see how her reappearance affects the show.
The winding down of Fear will allow room for new spin-offs, including the ominously titled Dead City, another focused on Daryl Dixon (Norman Reedus), and the untitled Rick and Michonne spin-off starring Andrew Lincoln and Danai Gurira.
The new season will air on AMC but fans in the UK can still watch. 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
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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 will release weekly from 14th May, will include six episodes.
The second part, expected to land later this year, will wrap the story up in a further six episodes.
Is season 8 the last season of Fear The Walking Dead?
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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.
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.
The Walking Dead is available to watch on AMC for BT customers. Sign up for a BT Sport Monthly Pass for £29.99.
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