How to watch Code 404 online: stream the new Sky comedy from anywhere

New Stephen Graham and Daniel Mays show offers an AI twist on the buddy cop format

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From Bad Boys and Lethal Weapon to Hot Fuzz, it’s safe to say that the buddy cop genre has numerous options for film fans to consider - and now there’s a new TV show to add to the discussion. Read on to find out how to watch Code 404 online from anywhere in the world, including for free wherever possible.

All 6 episodes of Code 404 are available on demand in the UK now via Sky One - meaning you can watch them forFREE with a Now TV trial. The show is also airing weekly on Sky One on Wednesdays at 10pm for those who prefer a more traditional viewing experience.

Code 404 stars Stephen Graham and Daniel Mays - no strangers to crime-related roles, having both appeared in the altogether more serious Line of Duty - this new 6-part show sees the pair work for the Special Investigation Unit at the London Met.

Mays' character, Detective Inspector John Major, is a celebrated Met Police special investigations. But he’s(minor spoiler alert)killed off at the start of the first episode after being shot in an undercover sting operation.

The twist comes when he’s brought back to life, thanks to some revolutionary technology. Sadly, some of the AI tech used in his resurrection was a little off, meaning it’s a new but not necessarily improved DI Major that comes back to life.

To complicate matters, in the time that it has taken for him to be brought back into action, his partner Detective Inspector Roy Carver (Graham) and his wife Kelly (Anna Maxwell Martin) have started an affair and moved in together.

With a stellar cast and an interesting twist on the genre, it’s a new show you won’t want to miss. Find out how to watch Code 404 online from anywhere by following out guide below.

How to watch Code 404 for free in the UK

Code 404 began airing weekly on Sky One on Wednesdays at 10pm, from April 29, when all six episodes were also released as a box set and therefore available to Sky subscribers for streaming via theSky Go app.

If you’re not a Sky customer, there’s always its streaming sibling, Now TV. ANow TV Entertainment Passcosts just £8.99 per month, but take advantage of the7-day free trialand you should have ample time to binge Code 404 without paying a penny, if that’s what you choose.

And anyone from the UK who finds themselves abroad during these difficult times canuse a VPNto access the streaming services they pay for at home - just follow our guide below.

How to watch Code 404 from outside your country

As Code 404 is a Sky One exclusive, anyone from the UK who’s currently away from home won’t find it being aired simultaneously in places like the USA, Canada or Australia. Moreover, trying to tune into Sky or a related service like Now TV will likely be impossible because of geo-blocking restrictions.

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We know that this might not be a likely scenario for many, due to coronavirus travel restrictions, but the fact is people are still being required to travel - and some are even regrettably stuck abroad during this difficult time.

Fortunately, there is a solution in the form of aVPN. This nifty bit of software changes your IP address so that you can access all the content you normally would at home, from anywhere in the world.

However, note that some services require you to verify local credit card or cable subscription details before gaining access, so make sure you have these to hand before signing up for anything.

While there are hundreds of VPNs to choose from,we always recommend ExpressVPN. As well as being fast, simple, and straightforward to install, it’s also compatible with a whole host of devices - Amazon Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Xbox, PlayStation, iOS and Android to name some of the main ones.

Plus, ExpressVPN’s flexible 30-day money back guarantee is difficult to argue with. Even better, you can purchase an annual plan for a49% discount and 3 months extra FREE– a brilliant offer for an essential bit of software.

Once installed, select the location of your home country and simply click connect to watch Code 404 at home from anywhere on the planet.

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author ofSteve 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 ofGuinnessWorldRecords.comand 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.

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