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How to Watch ‘Nancy Drew’ Online – Live Stream Season 1 Episodes

Last updated October 4, 2019
Written by:
Gabriela Vatu
Gabriela Vatu
Streaming Writer
via The CW

We are all quite fond of the teenage detective Nancy Drew, so the fact that she's finally getting a show on The CW is absolutely great news! It's been quite a while since the books hit the markets, but we're excited about watching Nancy Drew online this time around.

Since the 30s when Nancy Drew books were first published, there's been a lot of film and series adaptations. In fact, The CW show will be the third Nancy Drew TV series, but we have lost track of the number of films and PC games carrying the franchise.

Kennedy McMahon is playing Nancy Drew, while Tunji Kasim is playing Ned Nickerson. George and Bess are making it on the show as well, don't worry!

When and Where to Watch Nancy Drew?

Nancy Drew is premiering on The CW on October 9th at 9 PM. That should be pretty easy to remember, right? It is unclear how many episodes the show will have, but The CW usually orders around 22 episodes per season for all its shows.

How Can I Live Stream Nancy Drew?

Watching TV without cable is so easy to do nowadays since we all do everything online anyway. The CW is a channel that is super easy to watch if you get a platform such as fuboTV. Start your 7-day free trial on fuboTV today! The service comes with a single bundle of channels that carries over 100 networks, including The CW.

On top of those, you can add a bunch of channel packs and premium networks, especially if you love sports. fuboTV comes with support for a ton of platforms, including Amazon Fire TV, Android phones and tablets, iOS phones and tablets, Android TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, and Samsung Smart TVs. (Note: fuboTV only works in the United States, so if you're going to travel outside of the US, you're going to need a VPN to connect to the service. Click here to learn how to use one.)

Here's everything you need to do to set up fuboTV and start your 7-day free trial:

Other Ways to Watch Nancy Drew

Hulu - One of the great platforms to watch Nancy Drew on is Hulu. There's a single bundle of channels here and it features The CW. Start your 7-day free trial on Hulu today! Customize your subscription by adding a couple of channel packs and various premium networks, like HBO and Showtime. Your subscription also includes access to the video-on-demand content.

YouTube TV - We also have YouTube TV on the list, which offers all subscribers unlimited cloud DVR storage space and three simultaneous streams to enjoy their favorite shows. You can't add any channel packs here since they're missing, but there are plenty of premium options available.

What Can I Do to Watch Nancy Drew Outside of the United States?

Whenever you travel abroad you are unable to access live TV services and streaming platforms for one simple reason - they have to respect the licensing deals they signed. In short, when you leave the country, you no longer have access to any content, even if you pay for it. We know this can be quite inconvenient, so we thought to share the solution with you - VPNs. VPN tools can help change your IP address so the site thinks you are in the US and not halfway across the globe. We can only recommend the best here, so try out ExpressVPN, which has thousands of servers across the world, dozens in the US, and will keep your privacy safe.

Here's what you need to do to use ExpressVPN to watch Nancy Drew outside of the United States:

Can I Watch Nancy Drew on the CW Website?

Sadly, The CW website doesn't come with a live stream, unlike many other channel websites. In short, if you want to watch Nancy Drew live without cable, you're going to need fuboTV, Hulu, or YouTube TV.

The CW comes with a special app that you can download on your device, but it will only grant you access to content after it aired. The app works on iOS, Android, Amazon Fire, Roku, Chromecast, Android TV, Apple TV, Xbox One, and Amazon Fire TV.

Can I Watch Nancy Drew With a TV Antenna?

TV antennas are great devices because they are cheap and they allow people to watch dozens of TV channels for free, depending on where you live. The CW is one of the few channels that still broadcast over the air, so you can still watch Nandy Drew with an antenna.

Since the availability of The CW depends on your location, we suggest you visit a site such as NoCable where you'll find out whether watching Nancy Drew with a TV antenna is even a possibility for you. The site will also tell you how far the broadcasting stations are from your location so you can do the math and figure out what range you need your device to have so you can watch as many TV channels as possible. We've already presented you with a bunch of great devices that you can check out, but you can also do your own research. (Note: Since The CW airs locally, even when using a live TV service you may be unable to access the channel. If that's the case, you can use the VPN to connect to a server located in a different city where The CW is available. Click here to learn more about using a VPN.)

Can I Binge-Watch Nancy Drew?

You will most certainly be able to do that since new episodes get added to The CW website after they air. Also, you may be able to watch the episodes over on Netflix, but not immediately. We'll update when we know more.

Can I Purchase Nancy Drew Episodes?

After the show starts airing and episodes begin to pile up, they'll also become available to buy from platforms like Google Play, YouTube, iTunes, Microsoft Store, Amazon Prime, and Vudu. We'll update when the links become available and you should check them all out to see whether any of the sites have deals for you so you can save some money.

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