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left-of-center2012

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We personally love Netflix because it offers so many British TV shows. Freedomofspeech Feb 2018 #1
I'm using Acorn TV for British shows csziggy Feb 2018 #13
We also have Acorn and Britbox. Freedomofspeech Feb 2018 #14
I plan to subscribe to Britbox soon csziggy Feb 2018 #15
This message was self-deleted by its author Freedomofspeech Feb 2018 #16
Streaming provides much less than what is available on disc. Dr Hobbitstein Feb 2018 #2
"Streaming provides much less ..." left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #11
This guide gives a basic breakdown of different services... bettyellen Feb 2018 #3
We get Netflix and HBO Thyla Feb 2018 #4
I get HBO with my cable TV left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #10
Is it the streaming service though? Thyla Feb 2018 #19
It is a good time to start a trial with Hulu: Handmaids Tale (Season 2) Nictuku Feb 2018 #5
From which service ... left-of-center2012 Feb 2018 #9
I believe that most of his list is on Netflix. Canoe52 Feb 2018 #17
If you are a fan of foreign movies/series with subtitles, GentryDixon Feb 2018 #6
Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime all offer one-month free trials. Make7 Feb 2018 #7
Check out the website sharp_stick Feb 2018 #8
Consider Amazon Prime Generic Brad Feb 2018 #12
Here's a listing of Netflix categories. Ptah Feb 2018 #18

Freedomofspeech

(4,218 posts)
1. We personally love Netflix because it offers so many British TV shows.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:10 PM
Feb 2018

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
13. I'm using Acorn TV for British shows
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:40 PM
Feb 2018

Ever since I found out that Acorn has exclusive rights to the last two seasons of Doc Martin. Apparently they also have a ninth season coming up sometime this year.

Freedomofspeech

(4,218 posts)
14. We also have Acorn and Britbox.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:42 PM
Feb 2018

All we watch is British TV.

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
15. I plan to subscribe to Britbox soon
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 11:53 PM
Feb 2018

The deciding factor - 27 series of Classic Doctor Who! Plus all the old Britcoms I used to watch on Georgia Public TV over antenna.

My big problem is that the LG Smart TV in the living room does not have access to either of those streaming services. I'll have to buy another Roku to put on it. Not a big deal since the Roku has a much better menu than the one on the LG.

Response to csziggy (Reply #15)

 

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)
2. Streaming provides much less than what is available on disc.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:12 PM
Feb 2018

I use both Hulu and Netflix (along with Amazon Prime). Prime and Hulu have a lot of overlap. It's mostly worth what I pay a month, compared to what my cable bill used to be.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
11. "Streaming provides much less ..."
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 07:59 PM
Feb 2018

That's how it seemed to me in the past.
And DVD mail service was very erratic.
Sometimes it took 10 days between videos.

 

bettyellen

(47,209 posts)
3. This guide gives a basic breakdown of different services...
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:17 PM
Feb 2018
https://www.tomsguide.com/us/best-streaming-video-services,review-2625.html

I do online searches for best movies and series on Amazon becasue their interface is so awful it’s impossible to find new stuff. It’s a good search to do if you’re looking for a certain genre on a streaming service.

Thyla

(791 posts)
4. We get Netflix and HBO
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:26 PM
Feb 2018

Both are good value for the content they provide. I do feel they are more leaning towards series than movies but there is always something new you can find.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
10. I get HBO with my cable TV
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 07:56 PM
Feb 2018

Rarely see anything worth watching.
And they show the same movies over and over.

Thyla

(791 posts)
19. Is it the streaming service though?
Fri Feb 16, 2018, 03:57 PM
Feb 2018

They have a very good back catalogue and to be fair John Oliver and Bill Maher are worth the free trial period alone. You can binge watch plenty on there but I am think Netflix does slightly edge it.

I guess much depends on what your taste is too.

Nictuku

(3,571 posts)
5. It is a good time to start a trial with Hulu: Handmaids Tale (Season 2)
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:40 PM
Feb 2018

Time to do some binging!

I've heard that there is more content on Streaming (Netflix) than DVD, or more things avail on streaming than DVD.

There are a TON of good things to watch. I do Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu (only because of the Handmaid's Tale)

I lean towards Sci-Fi an historical dramas a bit, but I dislike gory violence just for the sake of Gory violence, here are some from my watch list:
The Americans
Sense8
The OA
The Last Kingdom
Bloodline
Marco Polo
Orange is the New Black
Wentworth
Call the Midwife
The Magicians
Travelers
Versailles
Land Girls
Redroad (Jason Momoa!)
Frontier (Jason Momoa!)
Jane the Virgin (light comedy)
Glitch (Australian)
The Crown
Anne with an E
Alias Grace
Stranger Things
The Originals (best Vampire series ever)

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
9. From which service ...
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 07:55 PM
Feb 2018

... is your favorite watch list?

Canoe52

(2,944 posts)
17. I believe that most of his list is on Netflix.
Fri Feb 16, 2018, 06:00 AM
Feb 2018

GentryDixon

(2,944 posts)
6. If you are a fan of foreign movies/series with subtitles,
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:45 PM
Feb 2018

subscribe to MHZ Choice. It is 7.99 per month. I love it. There is such a diverse selection.

Make7

(8,543 posts)
7. Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime all offer one-month free trials.
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 06:50 PM
Feb 2018

The best way to find out what video streaming service would work best for you might be to try each of them for a few weeks - if you don't like one, simply cancel before any payments are due.

My 2¢.

sharp_stick

(14,400 posts)
8. Check out the website
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 07:29 PM
Feb 2018

justwatch. com You can browse all the services.

Generic Brad

(14,270 posts)
12. Consider Amazon Prime
Thu Feb 15, 2018, 09:15 PM
Feb 2018

There are a lot of HBO series. There are tons of PBS documentaries. There is quite a bit of original programming. I have also been pleasantly surprised at the movie selection.

Ptah

(32,983 posts)
18. Here's a listing of Netflix categories.
Fri Feb 16, 2018, 03:45 PM
Feb 2018
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