{"id":325009,"date":"2025-11-14T06:10:15","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/?page_id=94635"},"modified":"2025-11-14T06:10:28","modified_gmt":"2025-11-14T11:10:28","slug":"best-tv-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-tv-services\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best TV Streaming Services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"tv_streaming_service\" title=\"The Best TV Streaming Services\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<p>For most people, streaming is now the primary way to watch TV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are now roughly 120\u2013150 distinct, consumer-facing streaming services available in the U.S. (depending on whether you include SVOD, AVOD\/FAST platforms, and live TV \u201cvMVPD\u201d bundles). Aggregator directories corroborate this breadth \u2014 see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justwatch.com\/us\/providers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">JustWatch\u2019s U.S. provider list<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/reelgood.com\/services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Reelgood\u2019s \u201c150+ services\u201d<\/a>. Earlier broad counts of \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.prnewswire.com\/news-releases\/parks-associates-number-of-hours-of-video-viewed-on-a-mobile-phone-increased-by-55-from-2015-to-2017-300712680.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">200 streaming services<\/a>\u201d mixed categories and small network apps, and older <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/us\/en\/insights\/article\/2018\/the-ott-experience-understanding-connected-living-room-audience\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen analyses<\/a> predate today\u2019s market. Streaming now commands the largest share of TV usage, per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2024\/state-of-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen\u2019s State of Play<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2025\/the-gauge-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Gauge<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But all that choice also breeds confusion. Amid routine price changes, constantly fluctuating libraries and channel lineups, and new options sprouting up, streaming TV has never felt more mainstream \u2014 or more overwhelming. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal was to simplify that process and help you build your perfect replacement for (or supplement to) cable. We focused on two main categories for this review: <a href=\"\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-live-tv-services\/\">live TV streaming services<\/a> that stream cable channels through your internet connection and <a href=\"\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-on-demand-services\/\">on-demand services<\/a> like Netflix and Hulu that let you watch programs when you want them. After extensive research and hands-on testing, we found the best TV streaming services for a range of needs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The 9 Best TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n<section id=\"block_6a34e0f3276a9\" class=\"block b-item-list b-item-list--\" data-js=\"b-item-list\" data-preamp=\"b-item-list\">\n    <ul class=\"b-item-list__list\">\n            <\/ul>\n<\/section>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"live\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"live_tv\" title=\"The Search: Live TV Streaming Service\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Chose the Best Live TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall channel selection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies that stream live TV often promote the raw number of channels in their lineups, but more isn\u2019t necessarily better. A lineup of 98 channels might sound impressive until you realize you\u2019re paying for lots of channels you\u2019ll never watch. We prioritized the channels and brands consumers actually value and use today \u2014 a mix of broadcast networks, core sports and news, and popular lifestyle\/entertainment \u2014 rather than sheer count. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier benchmarks like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/content\/dam\/corporate\/us\/en\/reports-downloads\/2016-reports\/total-audience-report-q2-2016.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen\u2019s older analyses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tivo.com\/2018\/03\/tivo-q4-2017-video-trends-report\/\" target=\"_blank\">TiVo\u2019s 2017 Q4 Trends Report<\/a> captured what viewers wanted then, but preferences have shifted. We now lean on current indicators such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsresearchgroup.com\/must-keep-tv-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SRG\u2019s Must Keep TV<\/a> (which blends broadcast\/cable networks and top streaming brands), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2025\/the-gauge-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen\u2019s The Gauge<\/a> for actual usage, and broad popularity data from <a href=\"https:\/\/today.yougov.com\/ratings\/television\/popularity\/tv-networks\/all\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouGov<\/a>. Sports and news remain critical anchors, while lifestyle networks (HGTV, Food Network, Discovery family, Hallmark) continue to add everyday value. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/15151710\/Most-Desired-Channels-for-Live-Streaming-768x614.png\" height=\"614\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Most-Desired-Channels-for-Live-Streaming\" title=\"Most-Desired-Channels-for-Live-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Availability by location<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Big networks like ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC are essential for most people who want to stream live TV, but exact offerings change by ZIP code \u2014 especially for regional sports networks (RSNs). Always check availability for your address using official tools before subscribing. Start with league blackout\/territory pages for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/live-stream-games\/help-center\/blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MLB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/watch\/league-pass-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NBA<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/info\/nhl-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NHL<\/a>, then confirm your local RSN and providers via RSN channel finders (for example, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msgnetworks.com\/channel-finder\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MSG<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.yesnetwork.com\/how-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YES<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.monumentalsportsnetwork.com\/how-to-watch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Monumental<\/a>) and your provider\u2019s ZIP checker (e.g., <a href=\"https:\/\/www.directv.com\/stream\/sports\/regional-sports-networks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">DIRECTV STREAM<\/a>). For a sense of the current vMVPD landscape, see <a href=\"https:\/\/thestreamable.com\/live-tv-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Streamable\u2019s guide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using that information, we gave extra weight to services with strong coverage of local networks and RSNs in major markets. Rights deals change regularly, so availability can improve \u2014 or disappear \u2014 without much notice. Always verify with your exact ZIP code. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quality of sports channels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We emphasized access to the sports brands that drive viewing and perceived value. Current usage and rankings consistently place ESPN and key event carriers (on broadcast, TNT\/TBS, FS1, etc.) near the top, and cable news remains a major retention driver for many homes. We combined \u201cmust\u2011keep\u201d perceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsresearchgroup.com\/must-keep-tv-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SRG<\/a>) with recent viewing trends (e.g., top cable networks by total day\/primes as summarized by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nexttv.com\/news\/most-watched-cable-networks-2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NextTV<\/a>) to prioritize channels that most affect day\u2011to\u2011day satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/15145938\/Live-Games-for-Streaming-768x848.png\" height=\"848\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Live-Games-for-Streaming\" title=\"Live-Games-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Device compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Price and channels matter most \u2014 but only if the app runs on your devices. Today, most live TV apps support all major platforms. Notably, YouTube TV now officially supports Amazon Fire TV and Sony PlayStation 4\/5, in addition to Roku, Apple TV, Google TV\/Android TV, smart TVs, and more. See YouTube TV\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7370940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">supported devices<\/a> and recent feature rollouts like multiview on Fire TV and Google TV (<a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2024\/03\/28\/youtube-tv-multiview-android-tv-fire-tv\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">coverage<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2024\/4\/11\/24125968\/youtube-tv-multiview-android-tv-amazon-fire-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">update<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/15152205\/Supported-Devices-for-Live-Streaming-768x726.png\" height=\"726\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Supported-Devices-for-Live-Streaming\" title=\"Supported-Devices-for-Live-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DVR storage and simultaneous streams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloud DVR and stream limits have evolved. Leading live TV services now offer \u201cunlimited\u201d cloud DVR with time\u2011based retention \u2014 for example, YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV include unlimited DVR with recordings that typically expire after about nine months (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7168792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">YouTube TV DVR<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\/s\/article\/cloud-dvr-live-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hulu Cloud DVR<\/a>). Concurrency is tiered: YouTube TV includes 3 simultaneous streams (with an add\u2011on for unlimited at home; <a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7505593\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>), Hulu + Live TV includes 2 (with an Unlimited Screens add\u2011on; <a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\/s\/article\/unlimited-screens-add-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>), and others like Fubo offer higher at\u2011home limits (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.fubo.tv\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360041483571-How-many-devices-can-I-stream-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/06125438\/Service-Capabilities-for-Streaming-768x585.png\" height=\"585\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Service-Capabilities-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best Live TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"hulu\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_Live_TV_Streaming\" title=\"Best Live TV Streaming\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"hulu-+-live-tv\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Live TV Streaming<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a 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b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Hulu\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Hulu + Live TV\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t\/?lid=26671856&#038;cr=27310&#038;last_updated=1590782927&#038;subid=3c4886c5-832d-4b2e-a76a-1a615419989d\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Hulu button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315710' data-tag-product-name='Hulu + Live TV' data-tag-brand='Hulu' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Best channel lineup<br \/>\nComes with Hulu on-demand<br \/>\nCarries most live sports<br \/>\n50 hours of DVR storage<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Frustrating interface<br \/>\nOnly two simultaneous streams<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Well-rounded lineup and bundle value<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu + Live TV offers a broad, well-balanced channel lineup that covers local broadcast networks, core sports and news, and popular lifestyle programming \u2014 the mix most households consider a \u201ccomplete\u201d bundle today. It also includes access to Hulu\u2019s on\u2011demand library and, with current plans, Disney+ and ESPN+ access, which adds meaningful value for families and sports fans (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/welcome\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">plans<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/15152418\/Top-Channels-for-Live-Streaming-768x759.png\" height=\"759\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Top-Channels-for-Live-Streaming\" title=\"Top-Channels-for-Live-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comes with Hulu on-demand<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Your subscription includes Hulu\u2019s on\u2011demand library alongside live TV, so you can stream a large catalog of shows and movies whenever you want. If you prefer ad\u2011free on\u2011demand viewing, there\u2019s an upgraded Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV plan (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/welcome\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">current pricing<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Carries the networks most people expect<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For most households, the essentials are local broadcast networks, ESPN for national sports, at least one major cable news network, and a selection of lifestyle and entertainment channels. Hulu + Live TV delivers that core mix in many markets; confirm specific channels and RSN coverage by entering your ZIP code before you subscribe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlimited cloud DVR<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu + Live TV includes unlimited cloud DVR with recordings that typically expire after about nine months, so you can save as much as you want without micromanaging storage (<a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\/s\/article\/cloud-dvr-live-tv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Interface can feel busy<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu\u2019s interface has improved over time but can still feel busy to navigate, especially in the live guide on some devices. Personalization and recommendations help, but if a traditional grid guide is your preference, test the experience during a free trial to make sure it fits your habits. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/04\/22125045\/Hulu-Live-TV-GIF.gif\" height=\"261\" width=\"600\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Hulu-Live-TV-GIF\"\/><figcaption>On a laptop, Hulu\u2019s guide takes up half the screen, but on a streaming device, it blocks everything.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu has acknowledged the need to keep iterating on the experience over time, and we expect continued refinements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two streams by default (add-on available)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu + Live TV includes two simultaneous streams by default. The Unlimited Screens add\u2011on lifts that to unlimited at home (plus additional mobile streams) with some network\u2011specific exceptions (<a href=\"https:\/\/help.hulu.com\/s\/article\/unlimited-screens-add-on\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"youtube\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_Sports_Streaming\" title=\"Best Sports Streaming\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"youtube-tv\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Sports Streaming<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/?rvitemid=323884-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323884' data-tag-product-name='YouTube TV' data-tag-brand='YouTube TV' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"YouTube TV button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/YouTubeTV-Logo-for-Sports-Streaming.png\" alt=\"Image for YouTubeTV-Logo-for-Sports-Streaming\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                YouTube TV\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                YouTube TV\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/tv.youtube.com\/welcome\/?rvitemid=323884-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"YouTube TV button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323884' data-tag-product-name='YouTube TV' data-tag-brand='YouTube TV' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Great for live sports<br \/>\nIntuitive interface and navigation<br \/>\nUnlimited DVR storage<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Average channel selection overall<br \/>\nNot compatible with Fire TV or PlayStation<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great for live sports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV remains one of the strongest options for sports fans thanks to broad coverage of national sports networks and local affiliates in many markets, an intuitive live guide, and sports-friendly features like multiview for big game days (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/13499976\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">multiview<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intuitive interface and navigation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV is an absolute pleasure to use. With its clean interface and bold, easy\u2011to\u2011read lettering, it prioritizes usability and smart organization over clutter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/09155646\/Scrolling-GIF-for-YouTube-TV-SPR.gif\" height=\"287\" width=\"600\"  alt=\"\" title=\"Scrolling-GIF-for-YouTube-TV-SPR\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The live guide also shows a hover preview as you browse, so you can see what\u2019s on without fully switching channels \u2014 handy during halftime or commercial breaks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unlimited DVR storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV includes unlimited cloud DVR with recordings that auto\u2011expire after nine months, so you never have to worry about running out of space (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7168792\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">details<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Confirm your must\u2011have channels and RSNs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Lineups change. Before you switch, enter your ZIP on YouTube TV\u2019s site to confirm locals, sports, and news coverage \u2014 and use league blackout tools and RSN channel finders if local team access is critical. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Now compatible with Fire TV and PlayStation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube TV officially supports Amazon Fire TV and PlayStation 4\/5, alongside most major platforms (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7370940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">supported devices<\/a>; PS4 launch coverage: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theverge.com\/2020\/1\/16\/21068979\/youtube-tv-ps4-available-playstation-vue-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Verge<\/a>). To install, search for \u201cYouTube TV\u201d in the Amazon Appstore or PlayStation Store and sign in with your Google account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"att\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_Skinny_Bundle\" title=\"Best Skinny Bundle\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"at&#038;t-watch-tv\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Skinny Bundle<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attwatchtv.com\/?rvitemid=315913-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315913' data-tag-product-name='AT&#038;T Watch TV' data-tag-brand='AT&#038;T' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"AT&#038;T button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ATT-WatchTV-Logo1.png\" alt=\"Image for ATT-WatchTV-Logo1\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                AT&#038;T\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                AT&#038;T Watch TV\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.attwatchtv.com\/?rvitemid=315913-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"AT&#038;T button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315913' data-tag-product-name='AT&#038;T Watch TV' data-tag-brand='AT&#038;T' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Inexpensive<br \/>\nIncludes five of the 10 most popular channels<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>No local channels or sports<br \/>\nNo DVR or simultaneous streams<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Former budget pick (now discontinued)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>AT&amp;T WatchTV was once a low\u2011cost \u201cskinny bundle,\u201d but the service has been discontinued. If you\u2019re seeking a budget\u2011friendly live TV option today, consider value\u2011focused bundles (for example, Sling TV, Philo, Frndly TV) and compare their channel mixes and features to your priorities (<a href=\"https:\/\/thestreamable.com\/live-tv-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">current vMVPD options<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Good fit for light channel needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSkinny\u201d bundles work best if you mainly want a handful of entertainment and lifestyle networks and don\u2019t need every sports or local channel. Make a short list of your must\u2011keeps before you choose. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Often fewer locals and sports<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Value\u2011priced bundles often skip local broadcast affiliates and RSNs to keep costs down. If local teams matter, confirm blackout rules with the leagues (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/live-stream-games\/help-center\/blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MLB<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/watch\/league-pass-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NBA<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/info\/nhl-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NHL<\/a>) and use RSN\/provider ZIP tools before subscribing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Feature sets vary<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>DVR storage, simultaneous streams, and device support differ widely among budget plans. Check the fine print so you\u2019re not surprised later. <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"pluto\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_Free_Tv_Streaming\" title=\"Best Free Tv Streaming\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"pluto-tv\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Free TV Streaming<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\/?rvitemid=315914-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315914' data-tag-product-name='Pluto TV' data-tag-brand='Pluto TV' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Pluto TV button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/PlutoTV-Logo1.png\" alt=\"Image for PlutoTV-Logo1\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Pluto TV\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Pluto TV\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/pluto.tv\/?rvitemid=315914-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Pluto TV button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315914' data-tag-product-name='Pluto TV' data-tag-brand='Pluto TV' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>13 news channels<br \/>\nOld shows from MTV, Nick, and BET<br \/>\nSeveral popular sports channels<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Few recognizable cable channels<br \/>\nInopportune commercial breaks<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Lots of live news<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love politics but hate your cable bill, check out Pluto TV. It offers numerous 24\/7 news streams from major brands and partners, giving cord\u2011cutters easy access to breaking coverage and live events without a subscription. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Throwback channels from MTV, Nick, and BET<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to Pluto\u2019s parent company, you\u2019ll find themed channels drawing on libraries from Paramount brands like MTV, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, BET, and more \u2014 a boon for nostalgia\u2011minded viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free sports news and occasional live events<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Expect a mix of sports news, highlights, analysis, and periodic live events from participating partners \u2014 all without adding another monthly bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Few recognizable cable channels<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While it has plenty of names you\u2019ll recognize, don\u2019t expect Pluto to deliver the same first\u2011run shows and movies you get from paid cable channels or premium streamers. It\u2019s best for comfort rewatching and background TV. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Inopportune commercial breaks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a free, ad\u2011supported service, Pluto\u2019s commercial breaks can sometimes interrupt programs abruptly. It\u2019s a small trade\u2011off for a $0 price tag. <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"on-demand\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How We Chose the Best On-Demand TV Streaming Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Large content budget<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originals and licensed hits both matter. Because streamers rarely disclose \u201coriginals\u2011only\u201d spend, we looked at the closest comparable figures: company\u2011level content cash spending or content expense. Today, Netflix indicates around $17B in 2024 content cash spend with a step\u2011up expected as live\/sports programming ramps; Amazon reports video and music content expense in the high\u2011teens to about ~$20B; Disney guides to mid\u2011$20B company cash content spend; Warner Bros. Discovery invests in the high\u2011teens to ~$20B; and industry estimates place Apple TV+ in the mid\u2011 to high\u2011single digit billions (<a href=\"https:\/\/ir.netflix.net\/ir-overview\/financials\/quarterly-earnings\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Netflix IR<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.aboutamazon.com\/annual-reports-proxies-and-shareholder-letters\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon 10\u2011K<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/thewaltdisneycompany.com\/investor-relations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Disney IR<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.wbd.com\/financials\/sec-filings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">WBD filings<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">FT reporting on Apple TV+<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Spending more isn\u2019t a guarantee of \u201cbest,\u201d but if you only subscribe to one service, heavier content reinvestment can improve your odds of finding new shows and movies you\u2019ll actually watch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">High-quality original programming<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As more studios keep their franchises on their own platforms, originals have become critical differentiators. We weighted services that consistently deliver buzzy, well\u2011reviewed series and films, while also considering \u201cmust\u2011keep\u201d consumer sentiment and real\u2011world usage across platforms (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsresearchgroup.com\/must-keep-tv-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SRG Must Keep TV<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2024\/state-of-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen State of Play<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Licensed TV shows and movies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originals may sell a subscription, but licensed catalog still drives a lot of everyday viewing. We favored services with deep, regularly refreshed libraries and smart windowing strategies, which Nielsen finds are key to retaining engagement even as options multiply (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2024\/state-of-play\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Best On-Demand TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_On_demand_Library\" title=\"On Demand Streaming Picks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"netflix\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"netflix\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best On Demand Library<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/#this-is-netflix?rvitemid=316653-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='316653' data-tag-product-name='Netflix' data-tag-brand='Netflix' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Netflix button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Netflix-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for Netflix-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Netflix\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Netflix\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.netflix.com\/#this-is-netflix?rvitemid=316653-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Netflix button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='316653' data-tag-product-name='Netflix' data-tag-brand='Netflix' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Best selection of popular shows and movies<br \/>\nOriginal content<br \/>\nInvestment in content<br \/>\nFamily programming<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Fewer network shows<br \/>\nExpensive<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best selection of popular shows and movies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix remains a top \u201cmust\u2011keep\u201d service for U.S. households and continues to dominate streaming usage charts thanks to a broad mix of originals and licensed hits (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.solutionsresearchgroup.com\/must-keep-tv-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">SRG Must Keep TV<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nielsen.com\/insights\/2025\/the-gauge-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Nielsen\u2019s The Gauge<\/a>). If you want a single subscription with breadth across genres, it\u2019s still the safest all\u2011around pick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The movie slate is similarly strong and constantly refreshed, with a mix of exclusive originals and licensed favorites that sustain day\u2011to\u2011day viewing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/29135620\/IMDb-for-Streaming-768x505.png\" height=\"505\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"IMDb-for-Streaming\" title=\"IMDb-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Original content<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From global phenomenon series to event films \u2014 and now select live\/special programming \u2014 Netflix continues to invest heavily in originals that shape the cultural conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On investment, Netflix has reiterated roughly $17B in recent annual content cash spend, with a modest step\u2011up expected as live and sports programming grows (<a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2020\/digital\/news\/netflix-2020-content-spending-17-billion-1203469237\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">earlier coverage<\/a>; see the latest in <a href=\"https:\/\/ir.netflix.net\/ir-overview\/financials\/quarterly-earnings\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Netflix\u2019s shareholder materials<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/29135448\/Awards-for-Streaming-768x444.png\" height=\"444\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Awards-for-Streaming\" title=\"Awards-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Family programming<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix\u2019s kids and family catalog spans originals and beloved classics, with robust parental controls and dedicated profiles to keep things organized for younger viewers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fewer next\u2011day network shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>If keeping up with broadcast TV the day after it airs is your top priority, Netflix isn\u2019t geared for rapid next\u2011day access. Look to live TV bundles or services that specialize in next\u2011day broadcast availability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plan prices vary by quality and streams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Netflix\u2019s U.S. plans currently start at $6.99\/month with ads, $15.49\/month for Standard (no ads), and $22.99\/month for Premium (no ads, 4K, more streams). Basic is no longer available to new or rejoining members (<a href=\"https:\/\/help.netflix.com\/en\/node\/24926\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">current pricing<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"hulu2\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_For_Network_Shows\" title=\"Best For Network Shows\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"hulu\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best for Network Shows<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t\/?lid=26671866&#038;cr=27312&#038;last_updated=1590782959&#038;subid=e0991119-3c6d-4f48-b968-f0f9035af31f\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='314492' data-tag-product-name='Hulu' data-tag-brand='Hulu' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Hulu button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hulu-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for Hulu-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Hulu\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Hulu\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oc.brcclx.com\/t\/?lid=26671866&#038;cr=27312&#038;last_updated=1590782959&#038;subid=e0991119-3c6d-4f48-b968-f0f9035af31f\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Hulu button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='314492' data-tag-product-name='Hulu' data-tag-brand='Hulu' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Network shows<br \/>\nShows available the day after they air<br \/>\nAd-supported plan<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Less original content<br \/>\nWeak movie library<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Network shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu has long excelled at next\u2011day access to many broadcast and cable series, making it a strong choice for viewers who primarily want to keep up with current TV without a cable subscription. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shows available shortly after they air<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For many shows, new episodes arrive shortly after broadcast. Specific availability varies by network and licensing, so check the show page if timing is important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ad-supported or ad-free plans<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We like that Hulu gives you options: Hulu (With Ads) is $7.99\/month, while Hulu (No Ads) is $17.99\/month. If you also want live channels, Hulu + Live TV plans bundle in Hulu on\u2011demand and access to Disney+ and ESPN+ (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hulu.com\/welcome\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">current pricing<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Smaller original slate than Netflix<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu\u2019s originals catalog is smaller than Netflix\u2019s, though it includes several acclaimed, award\u2011winning series. If originals are your main draw, compare lineups before deciding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Movie library focuses on licensed rotations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Hulu\u2019s movie selection relies heavily on rotating licensed titles. If you want the deepest film catalogs, you may prefer pairing Hulu with a service like Netflix, Max, or The Criterion Channel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"amazon\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_Perks\" title=\"Best Perks\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"amazon-prime-video\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best Perks<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/getstarted\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&#038;imprToken=HzX0FYK8VUCyrt5JMLDuVA&#038;slotNum=0&#038;&#038;_encoding=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;linkId=9a7895fa737464a6059fa9bf9d3a11d0&#038;tag=323790-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323790' data-tag-product-name='Amazon Prime Video' data-tag-brand='Amazon' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Amazon button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Prime-Video-Logo.png\" alt=\"Image for Prime-Video-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Amazon\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                Amazon Prime Video\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/video\/getstarted\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?&#038;imprToken=HzX0FYK8VUCyrt5JMLDuVA&#038;slotNum=0&#038;&#038;_encoding=UTF8&#038;linkCode=ll2&#038;linkId=9a7895fa737464a6059fa9bf9d3a11d0&#038;tag=323790-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Amazon button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='MONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323790' data-tag-product-name='Amazon Prime Video' data-tag-brand='Amazon' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Amazon Prime benefits<br \/>\nEnormous library<br \/>\nHBO back catalogue<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>No new network shows<br \/>\nWeak original content<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Amazon Prime benefits<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can subscribe to Prime Video on its own, but most people get it as part of an Amazon Prime membership, where it\u2019s bundled with free shipping, photo storage, Prime Music, rotating reading perks, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enormous library<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Video\u2019s catalog spans thousands of licensed movies and shows, Amazon Originals, and a robust store for rentals and purchases \u2014 plus the option to add premium channel subscriptions from within the app. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Premium add-ons<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>You can subscribe to premium networks as add\u2011ons (e.g., Max), bringing classic HBO series and other prestige TV into the Prime Video interface for one\u2011stop browsing and billing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fewer next\u2011day network shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Video doesn\u2019t focus on next\u2011day broadcast access. If that\u2019s important, consider Hulu or a live TV service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Investment is significant but varies by category<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon\u2019s latest filings show video and music content expense in the high\u2011teens to around ~$20B annually, spanning Originals, licensed titles, and live rights like Thursday Night Football (<a href=\"https:\/\/ir.aboutamazon.com\/annual-reports-proxies-and-shareholder-letters\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Amazon 10\u2011K<\/a>; <a href=\"https:\/\/variety.com\/2020\/digital\/news\/netflix-2020-content-spending-17-billion-1203469237\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">earlier industry context<\/a>). Quality and volume vary by year as Amazon tunes its slate. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/29135823\/Original-Show-Ratings-for-Streaming-768x561.png\" height=\"561\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Original-Show-Ratings-for-Streaming\" title=\"Original-Show-Ratings-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Movies and limited series often stand out on Prime Video; check trailers and ratings before diving in to match your taste. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/29135737\/Original-Movie-Ratings-for-Streaming-768x483.png\" height=\"483\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Original-Movie-Ratings-for-Streaming\" title=\"Original-Movie-Ratings-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"hbo\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_For_Original_Shows\" title=\"Best For Original Shows\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"hbo-now\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best for Original Shows<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/play.hbonow.com\/page\/urn:hbo:page:home?rvitemid=315921-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315921' data-tag-product-name='HBO NOW' data-tag-brand='HBO' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"HBO button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/HBO-Now-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Image for HBO-Now-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                HBO\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                HBO NOW\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/play.hbonow.com\/page\/urn:hbo:page:home?rvitemid=315921-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"HBO button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='315921' data-tag-product-name='HBO NOW' data-tag-brand='HBO' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='month' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Hit shows<br \/>\nGreat selection of documentaries<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Fewer titles overall<br \/>\nExpensive<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hit shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>More than almost any service, Max (the home of HBO) routinely delivers zeitgeist\u2011defining series and limited runs. If you chase critical darlings and conversation\u2011starter TV, Max remains a go\u2011to destination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Great selection of documentaries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Max offers a deep library of acclaimed documentaries and docuseries, with new titles debuting throughout the year alongside a curated back catalog. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fewer titles overall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Compared to Netflix or Prime Video, Max has a smaller overall catalog. The trade\u2011off is a focus on premium, highly curated programming over sheer volume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pricing tiers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Max offers multiple tiers: With Ads ($9.99\/month), Ad\u2011Free ($16.99\/month), and Ultimate Ad\u2011Free with 4K ($20.99\/month). Depending on your needs, it can price above some competitors (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.max.com\/plans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">current plans<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-anchor\" id=\"criterion\" > <\/span>\n    \n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"Best_For_Classic_Films\" title=\"Best For Classic Films\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n\n                                                            \n            <section id=\"the-criterion-channel\"\n         class=\"block b-item-list-card b-item-list-card--\"\n         data-js=\"block-item-list-card\"\n         data-preamp=\"block-item-list-card\">\n\n        <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card\">\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top\">\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"><\/span>\n                <span class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__top--top\"> Best for Classic Films<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__left__bottom\">\n                                                    <a target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.criterionchannel.com\/?rvitemid=323791-20\"\n                        data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323791' data-tag-product-name='The Criterion Channel' data-tag-brand='Criterion Channel' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category=''\n                        aria-label=\"Criterion Channel button\" \n                        rel=\"nofollow sponsored\" >\n                                                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/The-Criterion-Channel-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"Image for The-Criterion-Channel-Logo\" \/>\n                                            <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right\">\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__top\n                        b-item-list-card__card__right__top--line\">\n                Criterion Channel\n            <\/div>\n\n            <br>\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__topv2\" >\n                The Criterion Channel\n            <\/div>\n            <br>\n\n           <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__middle\">\n                                        <a class=\"reviews-btn--primary reviews-btn--large reviews-btn--expand\"\n                    disable-tagular\n                    target=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.criterionchannel.com\/?rvitemid=323791-20\" type=\"button\"\n                    aria-label=\"Criterion Channel button\" data-tag='product' data-tag-outcome='NOTMONETIZABLE' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-product-id='323791' data-tag-product-name='The Criterion Channel' data-tag-brand='Criterion Channel' data-tag-price='0' data-tag-subscription='' data-tag-category='' \n                    rel=\"nofollow sponsored\"\n                >\n                View plans<\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__card__right__bottomv2 h-margin-top-15\">\n                \n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info\">\n        <div class=\"grid-x\">\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto \">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Pros <\/p>\n                <p>Classic films<br \/>\nBonus features<br \/>\nFour simultaneous streams<br \/>\nOffline viewing<\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line cell medium-auto\">\n                <p class=\"b-item-list-card__info__line--title\"> Cons <\/p>\n                <p>Fewer new or popular movies<br \/>\nNo TV shows<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n      <div class=\"grid-x\">\n        <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer cell back_to_top\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='LISTCARD' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' >\n            <p>Return to top\n                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"b-item-list-card__footer-image lazyload\" alt='Return to top arrow' style=\"height: 20px; margin-left: 5px;\"\n                data-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/Arrow.svg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviews.com\/wp-content\/themes\/reviews-2020\/assets\/images\/LightGray-placeholder.png\">\n            <\/p>\n        <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n    \n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why we chose it<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Classic films<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A subscription to The Criterion Channel is like a course in film history: a large, curated library of important classic and contemporary films, from early cinema to recent festival standouts. On critics\u2019 lists \u2014 like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bfi.org.uk\/films-tv-people\/sightandsoundpoll2012\/critics\" target=\"_blank\">Sight and Sound\u2019s top 100<\/a>, which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rogerebert.com\/rogers-journal\/citizen-kane-fave-film-of-movie-elite\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Roger Ebert<\/a> called \u201cthe most respected\u201d poll \u2014 Criterion titles are heavily represented. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For lovers of arthouse, world cinema, and restorations, Criterion offers context you won\u2019t find elsewhere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bonus features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Many films include supplemental features \u2014 essays, interviews, and curated collections \u2014 that deepen your appreciation of the work and the artists behind it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Four simultaneous streams<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The Criterion Channel allows you to stream on up to four devices at the same time, making it easy for households of cinephiles to share an account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Offline viewing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with Prime Video and Netflix, The Criterion Channel lets you download titles to watch offline on iOS and Android \u2014 ideal for flights or commutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Points to consider<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Fewer new or mainstream blockbusters<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Criterion focuses on classics, restorations, and art\u2011house films. If you mainly want the latest mainstream releases, pair it with a broader service. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.reviews.com\/uploads\/2019\/05\/29135537\/Criterion-Channel-for-Streaming-768x596.png\" height=\"596\" width=\"768\"  alt=\"Criterion-Channel-for-Streaming\" title=\"Criterion-Channel-for-Streaming\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No TV shows<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most on\u2011demand services, The Criterion Channel is devoted entirely to films, not series. <\/p>\n\n\n            <span class=\"b-toc-anchor\" id=\"guide_to_tv_streaming_services\" title=\"Guide to TV Streaming Services\"><\/span>\n    \n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Guide to TV Streaming Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find the right TV streaming service for you<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Decide which channels you need<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start comparing packages, list the channels and brands you can\u2019t live without. Want to follow your local teams? Make sure your pick covers local broadcast networks and your regional sports network (or offers an in\u2011market DTC option). If you don\u2019t care about locals or RSNs, you can save with a slimmer bundle. Check out <a href=\"\/entertainment\/streaming\/best-live-tv-services\/\">live TV streaming services<\/a> for more info, and see a current overview at <a href=\"https:\/\/thestreamable.com\/live-tv-streaming\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">The Streamable<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Check your ZIP code<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>To avoid surprises, enter your ZIP code on the provider\u2019s website and use official tools to confirm locals and RSNs. League blackout pages for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mlb.com\/live-stream-games\/help-center\/blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">MLB<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nba.com\/watch\/league-pass-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NBA<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhl.com\/info\/nhl-blackouts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">NHL<\/a> will also tell you whether you\u2019re inside a team\u2019s home territory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sign up for free trials<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Most live TV streaming services offer free trials or promotional periods. Test drive the interface, DVR, and channel guide to see how they fit your day\u2011to\u2011day viewing before you commit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Invest in a smart TV, gaming console, or streaming device<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve settled on a service, you\u2019ll need a solid internet connection and a way to stream it to your TV. Recent smart TVs and popular devices like Roku, Apple TV, Google TV\/Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV support the major apps. You can also use game consoles (PlayStation 4\/5, Xbox) for many services \u2014 for example, YouTube TV supports Fire TV and PlayStation (<a href=\"https:\/\/support.google.com\/youtubetv\/answer\/7370940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">supported devices<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">TV Streaming Services FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e727373cb225\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What internet speed is recommended for live streaming?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <section id=\"Guide_To_Tv_Streaming_Services-section\" class=\"guide_to_tv_streaming_services\" data-section=\"guide_to_tv_streaming_services\" data-marker=\"feature-guide_to_tv_streaming_services\">\n<div id=\"q2\" class=\"content-reveal\" data-module=\"content_reveal\" data-tagular-tag=\"elementClicked\" data-tagulartype=\"ARROW\" data-tagularlocation=\"CONTENT\" data-tagularposition=\"1\" data-tagulartext=\"What internet speed is recommended for live streaming?\" data-tagularoutcome=\"NonMonetizedInternalLink\" data-tagular-event=\"ElementClicked\" data-tagular-uid=\"228\" data-tagular-index=\"183\">\n<div class=\"content-reveal__bottom\">\n<div>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fcc.gov\/reports-research\/guides\/broadband-speed-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FCC recommends<\/a>\u00a05 to 8 Mbps download speeds for HD streaming and 25 Mbps for 4K Ultra HD. Keep in mind, that number will need to go up if you plan to stream on more than one device at a time. Ookla\u2019s\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.speedtest.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Speedtest.net<\/a> is a great way to measure your internet speeds if you\u2019re unsure about your service.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_153211df28a05\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What does a streaming device do?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>Streaming devices plug into your TV\u2019s HDMI port and access your Wi-Fi. This allows you to download the app through which your programs run, whether Netflix or DIRECTV NOW.<\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"block_5e727373cb226\" class=\"block b-accordion\" data-js=\"b-accordion\">\n    <div class=\"b-accordion__container\">\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__header\">\n            <a href=\"#\" class=\"b-accordion__title\" data-tag='cta' data-tag-element-type='LINK' data-tag-location='ACCORDION' data-tag-outcome='INTERNALLINK' ><h3 class=\"b-accordion__title--h3\">What if my TV doesn&#8217;t have HDMI ports?<\/h3><\/a>\n            <span class=\"b-accordion__toggle chevron-arrow-down\"><\/span>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"b-accordion__content\" style=\"display: none;\">\n            <p>If you have an older TV, you might find that it doesn\u2019t have an HDMI plug-in. This leaves you with three options for streaming TV: Buy a new television, invest in an HDMI to AVI converter, or purchase a Roku Express+. Converters generally cost around $20 and let you use any streaming device out there, although\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/forum.xda-developers.com\/showthread.php?t=2786400\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">there have been complaints<\/a>\u00a0about converters not working as smoothly as advertised. The\u00a0<span data-tagular-tag=\"productViewed\" data-tagularposition=\"1\" data-tagularlocation=\"SHORTCODE\" data-tagulartext=\"Roku Express+\" data-tagularproductid=\"267176\" data-tagular-event=\"ProductViewed\" data-tagular-uid=\"27\" data-tagular-index=\"28\"><a class=\"external-link go-link go-link-cta go-link-cta-shortcode \" href=\"https:\/\/go.reviews.com\/?dest=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fgp%2Fproduct%2FB01M2AJZ5P%2Fref%3Das_li_tl%3Fie%3DUTF8%26camp%3D1789%26creative%3D9325%26creativeASIN%3DB01M2AJZ5P%26linkCode%3Das2%26tag%3Dr14023-20%26linkId%3D775c7201793818446b713a3b90ad4550&#038;product_id=267176&#038;outcome=monetized&#038;referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.reviews.com%2Ftv-streaming-service%2F&#038;anonymous_id=4f4387bd-c018-41fb-915d-8bb67480d853&#038;instance_id=87fe889b-8298-4ca9-a9a3-eb8e948df61a&#038;session_id=a6ac1f09-81e1-44f3-9902-6fdd636cd7a5&#038;position=1&#038;location=content_reveal&#038;text=Roku%20Express+\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" 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