Streaming services are continually outpacing TV in every way, making TV almost irrelevant nowadays. Netflix and Hulu started the streaming phenomenon and created instantaneous access to hit shows and movies.
The price of Netflix starts at $8.99 per month with no extra costs and Hulu starts at $5.99 per month. Comcast cable costs $39.95 per month for their lowest package with additional costs for additional channels.
The price of streaming apps compared to the price of cable for users to watch their favorite show or movie are worlds away. Streaming has cable beat with a cheaper price, a bigger selection and the ability to instantly watch shows and movies anywhere.
“Riverdale,” a show on CW, is streamed on all major streaming platforms currently with 3 seasons and 57 episodes. Having to dedicate a set day and time to watch their favorite shows can be hard for some which cause people to turn to streaming.
Streaming Platforms also release some of their shows season by season instead of waiting every week for the new episode to come out. With all the episodes released at once helps get past filler episodes instead of waiting a whole week to find out what happens next.
CBS All Access is $5.99 per month with an option of $9.99 per month ad-free. If fans miss an episode of “NCIS” or “Young Shelden” fans can only stream the missed episodes on CBS All Access. Why wait to watch shows when TV is obsolete, hop on CBS All Access to instantly watch their newest TV shows and movies. CBS New original series are also on CBS All Access such as a re-imagining of “The Twilight Zone” created by Simon Kinberg and Jordan Peele.
Streaming platforms continue to be announced such as Apple TV+, Disney+, HBO Max and NBC’s new Peacock streaming service. Even Hulu streams live TV now. The world has slowly started to leave the world of TV programming and have evolved into the age of streaming.
Disney+ is the best platform which is coming on Nov. 12, 2019, it has content from all of their companies such as Marvel, Pixar, Lucasfilm Ltd, and National Geographic. Disney+ only costs $6.99 a month and has a bundle which includes Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99. Disney+ gives users access to watch movies and programs under the Disney brand all on one service. It’s perfect for the family on movie night or even date night. This is greatly recommended for over cable with its variety of shows and movies.
Apple TV+ also coming out this year on November 1st, for $4.99 a month exclusively on Apple products. Apple TV+ being one of the lowest costing streaming platforms consumers can really save a buck. Apple Originals will also be added every month all in 4K. Apple+ will be ad-free and up to 6 family members can watch at the same time.
Streaming has taken over the reign of TV and has started its own age. Streaming is cheaper, readily accessible from the TV to mobile screens and can also be used offline.
