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Video Streaming Services Megathread - What offers, discounts and freebies are available to you?
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Hi all, i've previously collated some offers/freebies on video offers, and as more and more paid for streaming services increase costs and/or added adverts into their models, thought it would be worthwhile collating again, sharing new offers, info and freebies.
Obviously most know about BBC iPlayer, ITVX etc but below are the 'main' streaming offers, some which currently have some offers, so hopefully save you some cash along the way also!
If i've missed any workarounds /offers/codes on the ones below, please comment and i'll review, when i can.
Thanks in advance
Also huge credit to those members who've posted said offers!
Please remember to cancel, before your trial is up otherwise you'll be charged. Unless of course, you want to keep the service(s)
Note: Please avoid mentioning about 'Sailing the Seven Seas' or Illegal streams/IPTV etc as this will very likely get removed, as goes against rules/terms.
Amazon video - Thousands Of Popular Movies & TV Shows, Discover the Newest Releases and Classics on Prime
Amazon Prime Trials (30 days) also get you Amazon video so you could binge 30 days worth of content then cancel. obviously this also gets you Prime delivery and more.
Amazon video is included in your prime subscription at £8.99 per month, after a free 30 day trial, BUT if you want to go advert free (yes, it's crappy!) then it'll cost you an extra £2.99 per month, so well worth factoring in.
Amazon Freevee
Amazon Freevee is a free streaming service that has something for everyone. With thousands of popular TV shows and movies, you’re sure to find something that suits your mood.
Did you know that, in addition to Prime Video, Amazon also offers a completely free streaming service with thousands of hit movies, shows, and Originals?
It's called Amazon Freevee, and it's an ad-supported streaming service that lets you watch all kinds of different movies and TV shows for free.
What's on Amazon Freevee?
A wide variety of content is available on Amazon Freevee. From an always-updating library of broadly appealing popular movies and TV series across a variety of genres—including comedy, drama, suspense and animation— a variety of always-on FAST channels, there’s something for everyone.
Apple TV+ - Apple TV+ is a streaming service featuring Apple Originals — award-winning series, compelling dramas, groundbreaking documentaries, kids' entertainment,
Apple TV offer a free 7 day trial but there's likely other offers out there, if you have certain devices, or already looking to purchase certain items
A monthly subscription is just £8.99 per month
2 months Free Apple TV+ Subscription (New and Selected Existing Accounts)
6 Months Apple Music - Free (PS5 Owners / New or Returning Subscribers)
Get up to 2 months free of Apple Music (Selected / New Accounts)
Get up to 3 months free of Apple TV+ For New And Qualified Returning Subscribers
If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is included free for three months
Crunchyroll for those. Anime/Manga fans (Also some music)
Free trial for 7 days then from £4.99/£5.99 per month or £59.99/year
Discovery+ - Unmissable true-crime, paranormal, documentaries and reality shows, all in one place
TNT Sports subscribers get discovery+ Premium at no extra cost
Not got a discovery+ account? Sky TV customers can sign up at no extra cost or see costs below
Offers:
You can get six months of discovery+ for free redemption through the VeryMe section of your My Vodafone app. Once the six-month free period is up, you can either carry on with and subscribe for just £4.99 a month or cancel free of charge.
Mentioned in the last thread ''Cheapish way to get tnt/discovery: if you have BT/EE broadband, you get 30% off an EE mobile sub, and a boost to unlimited data. If you then get the cheapest all-rounder plan 5GB plan at £26, that reduces to £18, you get data boosted to unlimited for having broadband, and you can add the full discovery+ premium as an inclusive extra - that means discovery channels, eurosport, and TNT.''
Disney+ - The streaming home of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. Classic Favourites. Stream Anywhere, Anytime. Download and Go. Exclusive Originals
Get 12 months for the price of 10 with an annual subscription, compared to paying monthly, on your Premium or Standard plan - Plans start from £4.99 per month
Sadly there's no longer a 7 day trial but there is a few offers floating around:
Offers:
Turn every £12 in vouchers into £24.00 to use with Disney+ 3 month Standard Subscription
Mobile network O2 usually have offers with their sims or selected free trials, so worth a look or Samsung usually have xx months free, when purchasing certain tech.
Freely - The newest way to stream live TV, all in one place, for free
Freely has now launched in the UK
Freely now available as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 come together to futureproof free TV for the streaming age
TiVo’s operating system to offer Freely with more partnerships to be announced
Hisense, previously announced as the first Freely smart TV partner, brings Freely TVs to market today. TVs will be available in stores across the UK and online at retailers such as Currys, Argos, AO and Very.
It has also been announced that TiVo, a subsidiary of Xperi Inc., will be offering Freely as part of its TiVo OS platform. Freely will run on smart TVs powered by TiVo. Initially Freely will be available via Vestel smart TVs Powered by TiVo. Vestel was previously announced as a Freely smart TV partner, with Vestel Freely TVs due to launch in the coming weeks
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Kanopy is a Free, Ad free, Streaming Platform that partners with universities and public libraries to bring users films and series that you can watch on your TV, phone, tablet or online. It quite an amazing platform if you like to mainly watch documentaries, classic cinema, indie and foreign films and educational videos and programmes.
MUBI - We believe cinema should be viewed on screens of all shapes and sizes. Our curators scour film festivals for the most exciting and original new films, which we bring to the big screen with the same care and attention we give to our curated platform. ''
Offers: Currently can get a 7 day trial.
MUBI starts from £11.99 per month
Netflix - Netflix is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries & more
Sadly Netflix also stopped any trials but you can watch from as little as £4.99 with adverts
Now (Now TV) - Now (formerly Now TV) is a subscription-based TV service owned by Sky, with contract-free access to Sky's premium sports, movies and entertainment.
Offers: There used to be a 7 day trial for Now (Now TV) but seems like that's been gone a while now. We do see retention offers also, so worth keeping an eye out on-site and/or via email
Also, at time of posting, ENTERTAINMENT 6 MONTH SAVER Just £6.99 a month (New Cinema and Boost members)
6 month minimum term. Includes 7 day free trials of Cinema & Boost - cancel anytime.
Saving compared to fully flexible price. After the 6 month minimum term Entertainment Membership auto-renews monthly at £9.99 a month, unless cancelled. Cancel anytime effective at the end of the minimum term. New Cinema and Boost members. After your 7 day free trials, memberships auto-renew monthly at £9.99 for Cinema and £6 for Boost. You can cancel anytime.
Paramount Plus - Paramount+ - The Channel For Original Series And Movies. Watch Anytime, Anywhere.£6.99 a month or £69.90 annually (with a seven-day free trial available
Get Paramount+ Free, if you have Sky Cinema (Sky Customers only)
With a mountain of entertainment from blockbuster movies, to new originals and iconic shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All at no extra cost with a Sky Cinema subscription, saving customers £6.99 a month.
Get the popcorn ready. Sky Cinema just got even better.
Simply say ‘Get Paramount+’ into your voice remote to get started. Or go to the Sky Cinema section of your Sky box.
Plex
No other free streaming service delivers more content to and from more countries worldwide.
Thousands of Titles
Choose from movies, shows, sports and music documentaries, AMC series, Live TV and more.
Always 100% Free
Welcome to instant gratification at its best. Watch now without any payment or subscription and end the search for free movie websites.
Device-Friendly
Stream the good stuff from your favorite devices including Apple, Android, Smart TVs and more.
PlutoTV
Watch 100+ channels and 1,000s of movies and shows on demand for free.
Drop in to over 100 of hit movies, binge-worthy TV shows, cartoons, sports and more. Anytime. Always for free.
NB:
Changing your location via VPN will result in a completely different line up, with the US offering some programs on a Britbox channel, and dedicated channels for individual TV series, such as Star Trek, Midsomer Murders, CSI, and several others.
There is also an on demand element that also changes per location
Rakuten TV Free is a selection of premium content on the Rakuten TV app, available for you to enjoy free of charge thanks to carefully-selected advertising partners. Simply head to Rakuten TV Free in the main menu of our application to explore our hand-picked selection of premium movies, TV shows and more.
Samsung TV Plus
Entertainment for every day. Always for free.
Samsung TV Plus is your go-to source for entertainment with a touch of the extraordinary - for free. Get thousands of movies and TV shows, available live and on demand with no strings attached.
Entertainment
Drama
Factual Entertainment
Natural History
News
Lifestyle
Food & Drink
Motoring
Sport
Extreme Sport
Kids
Music
Movies
Sky Sports+ Incoming from August 2024 (Free to Sky Sports Customers)
Sky Sports+ will make it easier for fans to browse, discover and watch the sport they love, while the dedicated Sky Sports+ linear channel will showcase a selection of the best live sport.
Highlights include:
It's not just greater choice that subscribers can look forward to; Sky Sports+ will give exclusive access to Sky's great sports documentaries, such as the much-anticipated Darts documentary, two weeks before anyone else.
With new and enhanced features, the viewing experience will be more immersive for fans, giving greater optionality on how they watch their favourite sport. Live pause and rewind will be available on all concurrent streams, and the 'Recap' feature currently available for Premier League and Championship games will also be made available for EFL games shown on the Sky Sports+ linear channel.
Further information, that could help you:
For a more in-depth look at what services can be had, rather than offers, check here:
UK Best Free Streaming Platforms: Are They A Valid Alternative To The Most Famous (And Expensive) Streaming Giants?
Want to know what's upcoming on streaming services, including Amazon, Netflix and more? We've got you!
What’s New & Coming To Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, NOW & Paramount+ Streaming Services?
Don't want to miss out on any discounted films, offers and more?
How to cancel Netflix: A step-by-step guide for all devices
How to sign up for Netflix: a step-by-step guide for all devices
Obviously most know about BBC iPlayer, ITVX etc but below are the 'main' streaming offers, some which currently have some offers, so hopefully save you some cash along the way also!
If i've missed any workarounds /offers/codes on the ones below, please comment and i'll review, when i can.
Thanks in advance
Also huge credit to those members who've posted said offers!
Please remember to cancel, before your trial is up otherwise you'll be charged. Unless of course, you want to keep the service(s)
Note: Please avoid mentioning about 'Sailing the Seven Seas' or Illegal streams/IPTV etc as this will very likely get removed, as goes against rules/terms.
Amazon video - Thousands Of Popular Movies & TV Shows, Discover the Newest Releases and Classics on Prime
Amazon Prime Trials (30 days) also get you Amazon video so you could binge 30 days worth of content then cancel. obviously this also gets you Prime delivery and more.
Amazon video is included in your prime subscription at £8.99 per month, after a free 30 day trial, BUT if you want to go advert free (yes, it's crappy!) then it'll cost you an extra £2.99 per month, so well worth factoring in.
Amazon Freevee
Amazon Freevee is a free streaming service that has something for everyone. With thousands of popular TV shows and movies, you’re sure to find something that suits your mood.
Did you know that, in addition to Prime Video, Amazon also offers a completely free streaming service with thousands of hit movies, shows, and Originals?
It's called Amazon Freevee, and it's an ad-supported streaming service that lets you watch all kinds of different movies and TV shows for free.
What's on Amazon Freevee?
A wide variety of content is available on Amazon Freevee. From an always-updating library of broadly appealing popular movies and TV series across a variety of genres—including comedy, drama, suspense and animation— a variety of always-on FAST channels, there’s something for everyone.
Apple TV+ - Apple TV+ is a streaming service featuring Apple Originals — award-winning series, compelling dramas, groundbreaking documentaries, kids' entertainment,
Apple TV offer a free 7 day trial but there's likely other offers out there, if you have certain devices, or already looking to purchase certain items
A monthly subscription is just £8.99 per month
2 months Free Apple TV+ Subscription (New and Selected Existing Accounts)
6 Months Apple Music - Free (PS5 Owners / New or Returning Subscribers)
Get up to 2 months free of Apple Music (Selected / New Accounts)
Get up to 3 months free of Apple TV+ For New And Qualified Returning Subscribers
If you buy an Apple device, Apple TV+ is included free for three months
Crunchyroll for those. Anime/Manga fans (Also some music)
Free trial for 7 days then from £4.99/£5.99 per month or £59.99/year
Discovery+ - Unmissable true-crime, paranormal, documentaries and reality shows, all in one place
TNT Sports subscribers get discovery+ Premium at no extra cost
Not got a discovery+ account? Sky TV customers can sign up at no extra cost or see costs below
Offers:
You can get six months of discovery+ for free redemption through the VeryMe section of your My Vodafone app. Once the six-month free period is up, you can either carry on with and subscribe for just £4.99 a month or cancel free of charge.
Mentioned in the last thread ''Cheapish way to get tnt/discovery: if you have BT/EE broadband, you get 30% off an EE mobile sub, and a boost to unlimited data. If you then get the cheapest all-rounder plan 5GB plan at £26, that reduces to £18, you get data boosted to unlimited for having broadband, and you can add the full discovery+ premium as an inclusive extra - that means discovery channels, eurosport, and TNT.''
Disney+ - The streaming home of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and Star. Classic Favourites. Stream Anywhere, Anytime. Download and Go. Exclusive Originals
Get 12 months for the price of 10 with an annual subscription, compared to paying monthly, on your Premium or Standard plan - Plans start from £4.99 per month
Sadly there's no longer a 7 day trial but there is a few offers floating around:
Offers:
Turn every £12 in vouchers into £24.00 to use with Disney+ 3 month Standard Subscription
Mobile network O2 usually have offers with their sims or selected free trials, so worth a look or Samsung usually have xx months free, when purchasing certain tech.
Freely - The newest way to stream live TV, all in one place, for free
Freely has now launched in the UK
Freely now available as BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 come together to futureproof free TV for the streaming age
TiVo’s operating system to offer Freely with more partnerships to be announced
Hisense, previously announced as the first Freely smart TV partner, brings Freely TVs to market today. TVs will be available in stores across the UK and online at retailers such as Currys, Argos, AO and Very.
It has also been announced that TiVo, a subsidiary of Xperi Inc., will be offering Freely as part of its TiVo OS platform. Freely will run on smart TVs powered by TiVo. Initially Freely will be available via Vestel smart TVs Powered by TiVo. Vestel was previously announced as a Freely smart TV partner, with Vestel Freely TVs due to launch in the coming weeks
.
Kanopy is a Free, Ad free, Streaming Platform that partners with universities and public libraries to bring users films and series that you can watch on your TV, phone, tablet or online. It quite an amazing platform if you like to mainly watch documentaries, classic cinema, indie and foreign films and educational videos and programmes.
MUBI - We believe cinema should be viewed on screens of all shapes and sizes. Our curators scour film festivals for the most exciting and original new films, which we bring to the big screen with the same care and attention we give to our curated platform. ''
Offers: Currently can get a 7 day trial.
MUBI starts from £11.99 per month
Netflix - Netflix is a streaming service that offers a wide variety of award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries & more
Sadly Netflix also stopped any trials but you can watch from as little as £4.99 with adverts
- £4.99 per month The cheapest membership is an ad-supported tier that allows subscribers to watch on one device at a time with no downloads available.
- £7.99 per month This membership allows subscribers to watch on one device at a time in standard definition.
- £10.99 per month Standard subscription - Viewers can watch in HD and on two devices at a time.
- £17.99 per month Premium subscription - Viewers can watch in Ultra HD where available, on four devices at a time.
Now (Now TV) - Now (formerly Now TV) is a subscription-based TV service owned by Sky, with contract-free access to Sky's premium sports, movies and entertainment.
Offers: There used to be a 7 day trial for Now (Now TV) but seems like that's been gone a while now. We do see retention offers also, so worth keeping an eye out on-site and/or via email
Also, at time of posting, ENTERTAINMENT 6 MONTH SAVER Just £6.99 a month (New Cinema and Boost members)
6 month minimum term. Includes 7 day free trials of Cinema & Boost - cancel anytime.
Saving compared to fully flexible price. After the 6 month minimum term Entertainment Membership auto-renews monthly at £9.99 a month, unless cancelled. Cancel anytime effective at the end of the minimum term. New Cinema and Boost members. After your 7 day free trials, memberships auto-renew monthly at £9.99 for Cinema and £6 for Boost. You can cancel anytime.
Paramount Plus - Paramount+ - The Channel For Original Series And Movies. Watch Anytime, Anywhere.£6.99 a month or £69.90 annually (with a seven-day free trial available
Get Paramount+ Free, if you have Sky Cinema (Sky Customers only)
With a mountain of entertainment from blockbuster movies, to new originals and iconic shows, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. All at no extra cost with a Sky Cinema subscription, saving customers £6.99 a month.
Get the popcorn ready. Sky Cinema just got even better.
Simply say ‘Get Paramount+’ into your voice remote to get started. Or go to the Sky Cinema section of your Sky box.
Plex
No other free streaming service delivers more content to and from more countries worldwide.
Thousands of Titles
Choose from movies, shows, sports and music documentaries, AMC series, Live TV and more.
Always 100% Free
Welcome to instant gratification at its best. Watch now without any payment or subscription and end the search for free movie websites.
Device-Friendly
Stream the good stuff from your favorite devices including Apple, Android, Smart TVs and more.
PlutoTV
Watch 100+ channels and 1,000s of movies and shows on demand for free.
Drop in to over 100 of hit movies, binge-worthy TV shows, cartoons, sports and more. Anytime. Always for free.
NB:
Changing your location via VPN will result in a completely different line up, with the US offering some programs on a Britbox channel, and dedicated channels for individual TV series, such as Star Trek, Midsomer Murders, CSI, and several others.
There is also an on demand element that also changes per location
Rakuten TV Free is a selection of premium content on the Rakuten TV app, available for you to enjoy free of charge thanks to carefully-selected advertising partners. Simply head to Rakuten TV Free in the main menu of our application to explore our hand-picked selection of premium movies, TV shows and more.
Samsung TV Plus
Entertainment for every day. Always for free.
Samsung TV Plus is your go-to source for entertainment with a touch of the extraordinary - for free. Get thousands of movies and TV shows, available live and on demand with no strings attached.
Entertainment
Drama
Factual Entertainment
Natural History
News
Lifestyle
Food & Drink
Motoring
Sport
Extreme Sport
Kids
Music
Movies
Sky Sports+ Incoming from August 2024 (Free to Sky Sports Customers)
Sky Sports+ will make it easier for fans to browse, discover and watch the sport they love, while the dedicated Sky Sports+ linear channel will showcase a selection of the best live sport.
Highlights include:
- Four times as many matches from the EFL with all 72 teams featured more than 20 times per season.
- Every match from the men's Super League.
- Coverage from the ATP & WTA Tours and US Open Tennis.
- PGA Tour golf and more.
- Exclusive access to Sky's great sports documentaries.
- Sky Sports+ offers the capability to show up to 100 events concurrently.
- Customers can enjoy over 50% more live sport this year.
- All of this comes at no extra cost.
It's not just greater choice that subscribers can look forward to; Sky Sports+ will give exclusive access to Sky's great sports documentaries, such as the much-anticipated Darts documentary, two weeks before anyone else.
With new and enhanced features, the viewing experience will be more immersive for fans, giving greater optionality on how they watch their favourite sport. Live pause and rewind will be available on all concurrent streams, and the 'Recap' feature currently available for Premier League and Championship games will also be made available for EFL games shown on the Sky Sports+ linear channel.
Further information, that could help you:
For a more in-depth look at what services can be had, rather than offers, check here:
UK Best Free Streaming Platforms: Are They A Valid Alternative To The Most Famous (And Expensive) Streaming Giants?
Want to know what's upcoming on streaming services, including Amazon, Netflix and more? We've got you!
What’s New & Coming To Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, NOW & Paramount+ Streaming Services?
Don't want to miss out on any discounted films, offers and more?
How to cancel Netflix: A step-by-step guide for all devices
How to sign up for Netflix: a step-by-step guide for all devices
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sorted byChanging your location via VPN will result in a completely different line up, with the US offering some programs on a Britbox channel, and dedicated channels for individual TV series, such as Star Trek, Midsomer Murders, CSI, and several others.
There is also an on demand element that also changes per location
Netflix 4k premium turkey, just over a fiver a month
CEX has an A grade Freesat box for £100( non recordable)
It's not perfect but it's comparable to Sky
Live TV, EPG, all the normal streaming services
It was a no brainer for me.... (edited)
I foolishly bought it as a gift for a friend.
Tried the free trial and didn't use it once, not a single movie streamed.
Completely forgot on account of having a life at the time.
2 years later noticed recurring charges, and they would ONLY refund 2 months!
They were "kind" enough to gift the balance to that same friend so someone would actually get use of the credit.
Horrible company.
https://grayjay.app
You can also use invidious servers, and even add it to front ends. Like freetube etc...
docs.invidious.io/instances/ (edited)
You can download directly, and you can choose to d/l or stream audio only, which is great for audiobooks on YouTube. Plus you can use it with your phone screen off.
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Tesco Clubcard also has Disney+ Standard With Ads, £7.50 of your Tesco Clubcard vouchers for 3 months access. Worth mentioning for those without enough Clubcard vouchers for the higher standard tier or those wanting to save some £'s and are fine with ads - I have this ready to use from when my current Premium subscription expires on May 9th 2024.
Also, on the Disney+ website, it says that for changing to a higher tier plan "You will be charged a pro rata amount for the first month or year of your new plan, minus the amount of the remainder of your previous payment period. After that, you will be charged the new price on a monthly or yearly basis for the life of your subscription from the next payment date." - does anyone know if this applies when using a prepaid Tesco Clubcard 3 months access code or will the higher plan just kick in and be charged once the 3 months have finished?
Can anyone please advise what the Disney+ ads are like? Netflix ads look like this:
As much as I despise paying for adverts, I honestly don't find the Netflix ads that bad. Last night I was hit with a 30 seconds advert throughout a 1 hour show.
Does Disney+ show you when ads are scheduled? Netflix has some yellow markers on the progress bar (see in image below) - I have no idea what these are for. I assumed they were for scheduled ad breaks but I didn't receive a single advert during the session this screenshot is from!
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Thank you!
Italian TV in Italian language. It can be used as a get around for certain premium rated sports events. It would show Tour de France live, whereas BBC only had highlights, or Sky wanted a second mortgage.
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Xumo play.
Works on android for sure. Requires US location.
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Tubi.
Requires US location, and turning off your adblocker. If using Surfshark then you have to turn off CleanWeb.
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For Freeview channels, you'll need BBC iPlayer, ITVX, Channel 4 app, and My5, some channels like Dave, W and Food Network might need additional apps to watch them live or watch their catch-up programming.
If that's too much fuss, a decent aerial setup can be had for about £50-75.
You'll need a TV license for watching any live TV and/or using BBC iPlayer (again some may disagree with this statement so feel free to go and watch TV License Stop on YouTube for more detailed information) (edited)
Greed, that's all it is... Places like Netflix have no need to charge more, they are multi million pound corporations.
For some reason they think we want these wokey rehashed poorly done Netflix shows and want to charge people extra to watch...
And as for adverts, these services are turning into the very same thing they were designed to compete with.
My credit card expired and I got an email along the lines of “we’ve noticed your credit card is registered in the U.K. so your charge will be at the UK rate”
Web chatted them told them while my banking was done in the U.K. I lived in Turkey and only holidayed here so would be cancelling. They reinstated the Turkish price.
They really need to sort their pricing out.
Originally it was under £20 for pretty much most steaming services combined.
Now it would cost upwards of £50 a month…
Not had it for a few years now due to the sheer ads on there
Thanks and Heat!!
A channel of ad supported movies that changes frequently.
Think there may have been a £35 activation fee also but far and away it's the cheapest way to get it if you have Virgin Broadband without any extra costs.
Does anyone know if any of the steaming services mentioned above have those on, like paramount plus or discovery+ for example.
We have a VPN so can change location to USA, just need to know which service they are on before I sign up.