How to watch Wild Cards online – episodes available now

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Odd couple crime drama stars Riverdale's Vanessa Morgan

Vanessa Morgan in Wild Cards
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Watch Wild Cards online

Wild Cards hit linear TV in January on CBC in Canada and on The CW in the States. Use a VPN to watch new episodes from abroad if you're away from home.

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Premiered January 17 at 8pm ET/PT (US) / January 10 (CAN)
TV Network: The CW (US) | CBC Gem (CAN)
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From Only Murders in the Building to Poker Face, there's been a wealth of recent top-notch comedy crime drama, and another could be on its way in the form of Wild Cards.

Boasting the talents of Riverdale star Vanessa Morgan and Grey’s Anatomy's Giacomo Gianniotti, this latest cop caper centers on an unlikely crime-solving duo.

Gianniotti plays cynical, demoted detective Ellis, who finds himself forced to work with an ingenious con woman called Max (played by Morgan), with the pair using their unique skillsets to solve crimes.

Originally slated for broadcast in the fall, the show has had its release brought significantly forward.

Can the unlikely pair gain each other's trust and actually become partners? Read on as our guide breaks down how to watch Wild Cards online from anywhere in the world, including how to watch new episodes for free.

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How to watch Wild Cards online in Canada for free

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Wild Cards is a joint Canadian/American production and it aired in the Great North first on CBC. 

Episode 1 premiered on the channel at 8pm ET/PT on January 10, with new episodes now broadcast at the same each Wednesday.

This also means you'll be able to watch episodes online for free via the CBC Gem streaming service. 

While CBC is free, you can also pay for the premium version of CBC Gem ($4.99 a month) to get rid of adverts. It comes with a 30-day free trial.

How to watch Wild Cards from outside your country

If you're overseas right now, you'll likely be unable to watch Wild Cards like you would at home due to regional 'geoblocking' restrictions.

Luckily for you, there’s a simple solution. Downloading a VPN will let you watch every episode of Wild Cards no matter where you are. All that’s required is this simple bit of software, which changes your IP address and so allows you to access your favorite television live or on-demand just like you would from home.

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How to use a VPN to watch Wild Cards

Three simple steps to using a VPN to watch Wild Cards online:

1. Download and install a VPN - we recommend ExpressVPN

2. Connect to the relevant server location - launch the VPN app, click on 'choose location' and select the right location i.e. Canada for CBC Gem.

3. Head to the chosen broadcaster's live stream - in this case, head to the CBC Gem to watch Wild Cards.

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How to watch Wild Cards for FREE in the US

8pm ET/PT (7pm CT) every Wednesday

If you have the CW channel on cable, you can watch Wild Cards live at 8pm ET/PT (7pm CT) every Wednesday.

Watch Wild Cards without cable:

If you miss an episode on linear TV, the great news is that it will become available to watch online via the CW website the following day. You'll be able to watch with cable logins, or you can wait a week and watch 100% for free.

No cable? We recommend the FuboTV 7-day free trial for watching Wild Cards. Use a good VPN to unblock Fubo, if you are travelling outside of the States.

In addition to offering The CW as part of its core package of more than 100 channels. FuboTV costs $74.99 a month after the free trial ends, but you can cancel anytime.

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Can I watch Wild Cards online in the UK?

Unfortunately not. As of yet, there’s no announcement by a UK broadcaster or streaming service that it will pick up the series.

Travelling in the UK? Just grab a VPN to point yourself back home. This lets you alter your IP address to connect to the services you’d normally watch in your country of residence.

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Can I watch Wild Cards online in Australia?

Similar to the situation in the UK, Wild Cards doesn’t have a broadcaster fixed in Australia yet either.

Can't watch Wild Cards due to pesky geo-blocking restrictions? Watch like you normally would by using a VPN to magically reappear in your home country and easily stream all your favorite content.

Kevin Lynch
Kevin Lynch

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor of GuinnessWorldRecords.com and has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.