If you’re like me… and almost everyone in the United States… you probably have a Netflix account. You have watched movies like “Sierra Burgess is a Loser” and “To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before.” You’ve binge watched shows like “The Office” and “Jane The Virgin.”
First, we’ve got the Big 4: Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Youtube TV.
The only disadvantage of streaming services? The outrageous price you need to pay. Netflix charges around $8 for one screen, and up to $12 for 4 screens playing simultaneously. The Hulu streaming library sits at $8 a month, and up to $40 a month with added Live TV. YouTubeTV also sits at $40 a month for the Live TV benefits.
Amazon Prime Student is probably the best deal out there. Users only have to pay $59 a month, which includes the Prime Video and free 2-Day shipping, and it also has a 6-month trial period. And the benefits for Prime Day are insane!
Here are four reasons why streaming services are completely underrated, and why you need to look in to these sweet deals.
1. Binge-Worthiness
Whether it be watching “The Office” episodes five times over, or binging new shows that Netflix introduces, you’ve got to admit it: streaming services give us all a treat and provide a great opportunity to waste time.
Also, to procrastinate. I could be writing my 20-page paper for my group project in Advanced Communication Theory, but instead I want to watch the finale episode of “The Office.”
2. I’m in it for the Movies
I recently started using my Amazon Prime account benefits, watching Prime video. They have the entire Twilight series on there.
My inner 13-year-old self is squealing as I re-watch the steamy vampire drama.
The Thursday Night Football perk is also a plus.
3. YouTube TV beats cable 100%.
The benefits of YouTubeTV are amazing. We don’t have a cable plan at my house, so how am I supposed to indulge in new series shown on TV?
A new series that I’ve gotten involved in is “New Amsterdam” on NBC. 10/10, would recommend. I’m not going to spoil it (promptly because it only has one season so far). But let’s just say it falls in the same category of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “The Good Doctor”… dramatic, tear-inspiring, and amazing.
YouTubeTV also shows football games that air on TV, which is great because now I have an excuse not to go downtown just to watch football.
4. Additional Benefits.
Blockbuster movies show up on Netflix every month, and new shows appear for viewers to begin binge watching.
Hulu viewers can watch HBO. We’re STILL WAITING for Game of Thrones. Shows that normally air on NBC are also on there. Viewers can binge on shows such as “Project Runway,” “America’s Next Top Model,” or “The Voice.”
Now get out there and unintentionally waste your valuable time while streaming!