Watching TV is a fundamentally different experience than it once was, as the cinematic experience makes itself more and more comfortable in our living rooms, as physical media platforms continue to give way to the convenience of streaming, and as production companies go all-in on making film and TV near-equivalent for the average viewer.
The small screen isnโt so small anymore; not when so many of us are furnished with home-cinema flatscreens, and not when so many TV and film streaming services are throwing their best bucks at block-busting bouquets (say that three times fast) of prestige limited series. That arms-race of broad-remit content has led us to a rich tapestry of streaming services from which to choose, and some painful financial decisions we must make.
So, what does this mean for you, the consumer of all things music related? The ardent movie critic? The reality TV gossip-merchant? The sci-fi fan? The person who wants to flop down on their sofa after a long day at work, and just find something to watch? Well, it means figuring out what the best TV and film streaming services are for your specific wants and needs. And this is precisely what my buyerโs guide is here to help you do.
Read on to find out which streaming services are the best for film, for prestige TV and for more besides. If you want to know more about the nuts and bolts behind the streaming experience, shoot down to my FAQ section.
Quick links
Visit Netflix
Netflix is arguably the OG streaming service, and has poured all resulting goodwill into an ever-expanding library of both licensed and innovative original content. Where else are you going to watch Stranger Things again? Pity they biffed it at the end, though.
Visit Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video is a sprawling centre of all things content, including some add-on channels like the horror merchants Shudder. Come here for everything from the majestic Rings Of Power…
