Updated — In Video SVOD → Channel, A&E Crime Central is available on Apple TV Channels. It’s A&E’s true crime hub with docuseries like The First 48, Cold Case Files, Nightwatch, and Killer Kids. We took the A&E Crime Central free trial for a spin to see how the catalog feels before paying.
Key details
| Service | A&E Crime Central |
|---|---|
| Platforms | Apple TV Channels |
| Trial available | Yes |
| Trial length | 7 days (typical) |
| Trial type | Standard |
| Credit card required | Yes |
| After the trial | $4.99/mo |
| Included plan(s) | A&E Crime Central |
Start your free trial
Choose one of the official options below to start the A&E Crime Central free trial. Links open in a new tab.
Start free trial — Direct Start free trial — Apple TV Channel
Our quick take
The A&E Crime Central free trial is a low-risk way to see if A&E’s documentary-style crime shows hit the spot. We found the lineup easy to browse and dipped into The First 48 and Cold Case Files without friction. At $4.99/month after, it’s an affordable niche channel if you mainly want A&E’s true crime library. The week-long trial feels representative of the full experience.
What you get with the trial
During the A&E Crime Central free trial on Apple TV Channels, you can explore A&E’s curated true crime collection. Expect investigative and ride-along docuseries like The First 48, Cold Case Files, Nightwatch, and Killer Kids. It’s built for fans of real cases and documentary storytelling rather than scripted crime dramas.
Because this is a Channel subscription, playback and billing stay within the Apple TV app. The catalog varies over time, so some titles may rotate in and out. But the core vibe is consistent: unscripted, real-world investigations and archival case deep dives. If that’s your lane, the trial is enough time to sample a few series and gauge whether you’ll watch regularly after the week ends.
Who this trial is best for
This Video SVOD Channel is best for true crime fans who want A&E’s docuseries in one place. It’s a good fit for cord-cutters who don’t need a full cable bundle, and for viewers who already use the Apple TV app and prefer subscriptions that live inside it. If you like to binge real investigations, revisit classic cases, or keep something procedural on in the background, the A&E Crime Central free trial lets you test whether the selection aligns with your nightly routine.
Pros and cons we noticed
Summarize the main upsides and any reasonable downsides of trying A&E Crime Central based only on the data provided and typical expectations for this category. Keep it honest, concise, and user-first.
- ✅ A full week to explore the catalog before paying.
- ✅ Clear, focused library of A&E true crime docuseries at a low $4.99/mo after the trial.
- ⚠️ Catalog rotates and is limited to Apple TV Channels; lists and progress usually won’t carry over if you switch platforms later.
Manage or cancel after the trial
Manage or cancel the A&E Crime Central free trial through the same platform where you started it. If you signed up inside Apple TV Channels, you’ll manage it in your Apple account subscriptions. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period.
Manage / cancel — Apple TV Channel
how to cancel A&E Crime Central free trial
If you joined the A&E Crime Central free trial via Apple TV Channels, head to your Apple subscriptions to cancel before the week ends. Because channel subscriptions are tied to the platform, you won’t cancel in a separate app. Use the link above to reach Apple’s subscription manager.
length of A&E Crime Central free trial
The A&E Crime Central free trial is typically 7 days. After the Standard trial, billing continues automatically at $4.99 per month unless you cancel. We recommend setting a reminder a day or two before the end so you can decide whether to keep it.
is there a A&E Crime Central free trial
Yes. The A&E Crime Central free trial is available on Apple TV Channels. Availability can vary by region, but if you see the option in the Apple TV app, you should be able to start the trial there.
More questions people ask
Do channel subscriptions give me a separate app login?
No. Playback and billing stay inside the platform app where you subscribed.
If I switch to a direct subscription later, will my watchlist carry over?
Usually not. Watchlists and progress are tied to your platform account.
Does the catalog rotate?
Yes. Titles come and go as content licenses change.
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Updated 09/12/2025 — Reviewed and verified by the TrialForFree editorial team.