A brand new season of the hit crime series City Confidential premieres on A&E Friday, June 6 at 10/9c.

Those who have already cut ties with traditional cable can still stream the series through Philo (free trial), DirecTV (free trial) or Sling (50% off first month).

What is City Confidential about?

For those unfamiliar with the series, City Confidential explores crimes that have impacted cities and towns across the nation. The iconic, noir-style series goes beyond the headliners to showcase the emotional and unexpected stories that catapulted unique communities, both large and small, into the public eye.

Narrated by actor Mike Colter, each episode focuses on one specific crime, the ensuing investigation, and the ripple effect it had on a community. Speaking with family, friends, detectives, journalists and others close to the case, the series weaves together firsthand accounts and archival footage to explore the crime and its outcome.

How to watch City Confidential season 9

Philo: 7-day free trial ($28 a month after free trial expires)

DirecTV: 5-day free trial ($86.99 a month after free trial expires)

Sling: 50% off first month and one month free of AMC+ ($45.99 a month after first month)

What is Philo?

Philo is considered one of the most affordable streaming platforms on the market. Known as an entertainment-focused streaming service, Philo offers its subscribers access to over 70 top-rated TV channels such as TLC, MTV, BET, AMC, CMT, Investigation Discovery and more.

New users can enjoy Philo’s 7-day free trial and continue to stream top channels, hit TV shows and movies on-demand for just $28 a month once the free trial expires.

Those looking to customize their flow of content even further on Philo can consider including add-ons such as MGM+, STARZ, and AMC+ in their subscription.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a top streaming service perfect for those looking to access a plethora of live TV channels and enjoy helpful features. The base package starts at just $86.99 a month after its 5-day free trial and includes popular TV channels such as HGTV, ESPN, Bravo, CMT, CNBC, BET, CNN and more.

DirecTV has also recently introduced a lineup of genre packs, which allows subscribers to choose their favorite viewing options based on what genre they watch the most. With genre packs, users can get the channels and content they want without filler channel overload. Packs start at just $34.99 a month.

Those interested in comparing all DirecTV’s channel packages and the new genre packs can check them out here.

What is Sling?

Sling is another streaming service to consider if you want to access top rated TV channels such as A&E. Though no free trial is available to new subscribers, those who commit to a paid plan get half off the first month and one month free of AMC+.

Both the Sling Orange plan and the Sling Blue plan are normally $45.99 a month, but with the current promotion, Sling users will pay just $23 a month for the first month.

For those who wish to access channels from both the Sling Blue and Sling Orange plans can do so by signing up for the Orange + Blue plan, which combines the best of both plans for just $60.99 a month ($30.50 for the first month).