In today’s world of online media, streaming is just as big as cable, if not bigger.And that means now, if you have so many streaming services to pay for, you’re most likely going to be paying the same price as cable.For a time, watching shows and movies as they came out was my literal full-time job, but as life goes, things changed, and I really had to start taking a deep look at all the services I was subscribed to and see what exactly I could cut out.
Now, months later, there are several that I actually regret canceling.Here are the four that I do think are worth the money. Apple TV So many great originals Now, hear me out.
I know that many people don’t really watch Apple TV.I must say that, out of all the popular streaming services, Apple TV is one that always feels like it's sitting under the radar because it’s not really known for its vast amount of free content from other studios.If you’re going on Apple TV, nine times out of ten, you’re there to watch an Apple TV show or movie.
But those shows and movies are SO dang good.Sometimes, as consumers, we forget just how much we actually consume each day.Whether it’s your Netflix subscription or your Hulu subscription, it always feels like they are constantly releasing new shows and movies that just keep getting worse over time.
There are so few good new streaming shows nowadays when they used to be in abundance.Apple TV has those.All of their shows (like and are so well done and have expertly crafted storylines, but no one ever really gets to talk about them.
Not only that, but their movies are also very well done.Granted, you’ll probably have to go to the movie theater once before they appear on streaming, but once they’re there, they are good.Apple has upped the game with their original content, and I must say, I love it.
Apple TV Subscription with ads No Simultaneous streams 6 Price $12.99/month Visit Apple TV Expand Collapse Crunchyroll My anime are being held hostage Yeah, I have to admit I relied on Crunchyroll a lot.I was considered the anime girl for a long time.While I wouldn’t say it was my life, it certainly took up a decent amount of my free time.
From about 2021 to 2024, I watched anime almost constantly, usually on Crunchyroll, the leading platform for the genre.Whether it was – I was obsessed.But over time, my love of the genre tapered off, and I just didn’t use the platform enough to warrant paying for it.
Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar Integrations Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant Ports HDMI, Optical, Ethernet $999 at Bose $999 at Amazon $999 at Best Buy Expand Collapse However, after some time now, I realize that you really can’t get anime anywhere else—at least not the new stuff.Sure, you could pay for it on Amazon, but to actively watch new episodes of shows streaming each week? That’s Crunchyroll.And when your favorite anime finally returns with new episodes after so long, the FOMO is real, and you resubscribe.
Because that’s exactly what I did.So…yeah, I regret canceling that, as an anime fan.And probably won’t cancel it again.
Crunchyroll Subscription with ads No, all ad-free Simultaneous streams 1, 4, or 6 Live TV No Price Starting at $8/month See at Crunchyroll Expand Collapse HBO Max The movies and TV are so worth it This honestly wasn't that much of a surprise for me, and I resubscribed pretty quickly after I unsubscribed because I realized just how valuable it is.Frankly, HBO Max is that girl.She has every kind of genre of TV show and movie you could ask for, and what’s better, they are good picks.
Excellent ones.Do you want a fantasy movie or TV show? You have some of the best right there with the films, the entire universe, all eight movies, and more. Related 5 under-hyped HBO Max shows that deserve more attention These shows are standouts and need more love.
Posts By Alexandra Ramos Or are you craving some horror? God, there are so many horror movies on HBO Max, as well as TV shows—including the incredible .Maybe you’re looking for comedy—well, there is a backlog of excellent comedic TV shows that are some of the best out there, with full seasons, like and .Or, if you want a darker comedy, there are options, like .
There’s so much to love on this platform, and out of many options to watch shows, this one is it. HBO Max Subscription with ads Yes, $10.99/month Simultaneous streams 2 or 4 Live TV Live sports available in Standard and Premium plans Price Starting at $10.99/month or $109.99/year See available plans Expand Collapse Peacock Premium Live sports? Heck yes.I really didn’t think I’d be putting Peacock Premium on this list, of all things, but I must admit, I regretted it for a bit and ended up being extremely thankful my mom subscribed to it so I could check it out that way.
Honestly, if it wasn’t for the movies or TV shows, I couldn't care less about many of the Peacock originals.That’s just a matter of personal preference.But it’s the ability to watch some of my old favorite shows—like or and the huge addition of live sports to Premium.
Yes, there have been many times over the last few months I have logged onto Peacock Premium specifically just to watch a football game.I do not have cable and really never planned to get it, so when my favorite teams were streaming on Peacock, I hopped right on it.Is it a shame that it’s a pay-to-watch situation? Yeah, of course.
But I deal with it because, well, football.And I really did regret canceling.Peacock Subscription with ads Yes, $8/month Simultaneous streams 3 Live TV Select live sports Price Starting at $8/month ($3/month for students) Visit Peacock Expand Collapse Now it just makes me think about all the other streaming services I might still be subscribed to and whether they’re truly worth it.
Huh.It’s time to take a second glance.
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