The hit “Walking Dead” spin-off, “The Walking Dead: Dead City,” continues with Season 2, Episode 3, "Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?" on Sunday, May 18 (5/18/2025) at 9 p.m. ET on AMC.
Cord-cutters can watch a free live stream of the episode by signing up for free trials with Philo and DirecTV Stream.
How to watch ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ for free
Even if you don’t have traditional cable, you can still stream the latest episodes of “The Walking Dead: Dead City” for free by signing up for free trials from streaming platforms like Philo (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial). The movie is also available to stream on Sling, which offers half off your first month.
What are the differences between the streaming services?
Philo - This is the best name for budget live TV around. You get 70+ channels and unlimited DVR for just $28/month, and it’s currently offering a 7-day free trial. You won’t find a ton of sports options on Philo, but if you love entertainment and lifestyle channels like Paramount Network, Comedy Central, BET, and more, the price can’t be beat.
DirecTV Stream - Watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV Stream starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.
Sling - One of the best bargains in the live TV streaming market at $45.99 per month (half off first month). Sling lets you choose the channel lineup that best suits your needs, whether you prefer more sports, or more news and entertainment, and is available to stream on Roku, iOS, Apple Play, Xbox, Fire TV, Chromecast, and most app-friendly devices.
What is ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ about?
According to the series’ synopsis per Philo, "Maggie and Negan travel into a post-apocalyptic Manhattan long ago cut off from the mainland; the crumbling city is filled with the dead and denizens who have made New York City their own world full of anarchy, danger, beauty and terror."
In tonight’s episode, “Why Did the Mainlanders Cross the River?,” "Negan tries something new with The Croat; Maggie travels into a dangerous, surprising place."
Watch the Season 2 trailer below:
Who is in the cast of ‘The Walking Dead: Dead City’ Season 2?
- Lauren Cohan as Maggie Greene
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Negan
- Gaius Charles as Perlie Armstrong
- Željko Ivanek as “The Croat”
- Mahina Napoleon as Ginny
- Lisa Emery as “The Dama”
- Logan Kim as Hershel Rhee
- Dascha Polanco as Lucia Narvaez
- Keir Gilchrist as Benjamin Pierce
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