![]() However, Now is its no-commitment streaming offering. Sky has an existing streaming app for subscribers that's available on pretty much any device you can name. Sign up to Disney Plus here (opens in new tab). Food for thought if you're considering cutting back on the amount of streamers you're signed up to. ![]() And, with its most basic tier's price increasing to $10.99 a month in the US as of December 2022, it could become more costly to subscribe to over in the UK soon, too. Even so, Disney's century-long image as a children-friendly studio means it has some way to go in order to shake off that established tag. The recent arrival of mature TV offerings means it's slowly adding content for adults. ![]() In addition, you have a complete 31-season archive of The Simpsons, which is a real treat.ĭisney Plus' main problem is that it's still considered a kids-first streamer, which is anything but true. The Disney Plus price point of £7.99 a month (or £79.90 for a year) unlocks a rich archive of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars movies – available to stream in 4K and HDR for no extra cost. However, with the arrival of many more top-tier Star Wars shows, including the amazing Andor, multiple Marvel TV series (which began releasing as part of MCU Phase 4), and licensed and more adult-oriented originals from Hulu, Disney Plus' back catalogue is as strong as it's ever been.Īnd that's not even mentioning the core part of the offering. Needs more variety among original contentĭisney Plus has been around in the UK since March 2020 and it's really kicked into high gear in the two years post-launch.įor a long time, the service's main selling point was Star Wars' The Mandalorian. The app, available on most major platforms, is great, with profiles, saved progress, and a child-friendly content option. IPlayer won't always have the hottest new shows, but you can depend on it for more than just high-quality British entertainment. The BBC has trialled on-demand content in 4K, with some shows made available to watch in Ultra HD, such as His Dark Materials. If you really don't like the idea of monthly subscription fees, there's enough to watch on iPlayer every day without you ever needing to spend a penny. Its range of classic programming is surprisingly extensive and the service offers a regular rotation of great films to enjoy, though you usually only get a month to watch them. Meanwhile, the BBC has a long-standing distribution deal with US cable network FX, so shows like What We Do In The Shadows, Mayans MC, and Pose are available to stream on a long-term basis. The BBC has revised its licensing agreements to offer new BBC programming for more than just a month, too, with many shows available for around a year after airing. Finally, the £15.99 Premium Plan offers Ultra HD streams for content available in 4K, and allows four devices to stream Netflix at once. The cost is lean for just how much stuff you get to watch.įree for anyone who pays a £159 yearly TV licence fee – a subject that's become more politicised in the UK in recent years – BBC iPlayer is an incredibly high-value offering and the app experience is world class. However, you'll have to put up with five minutes worth of adverts for every hour you stream.Īfter an ads-less experience? The basic tier is £6.99 per month for standard definition and one stream at a time, while the £10.99 standard tier will suit most households, with full HD and two simultaneous streams allowed. If you're looking for the cheapest subscription, you'll want to choose Netflix's ads-based tier, which sets you back £4.99 per month with standard definition (720p). Quantity over quality applies a little bit here. The service is committed to theatrical-level movies – although obviously not all of its original films are great. The best Netflix movies feature fantastic classics, such as Taxi Driver, and Oscar-nominated Netflix originals like Marriage Story, The Irishman, and Roma. With plenty of new content released every week, too, you'll always find something new to watch. What that means is alongside some of the best Netflix series – The Witcher, Squid Game, and Stranger Things to name three – you can enjoy Brooklyn Nine Nine, Friends, or It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. ![]() That's because it hasn't been hit by the same onrush of new services that have siphoned away some of its most compelling content, including Star Trek's vast catalogue, which is now only available on Paramount Plus or Prime Video. We'd argue that Netflix UK is actually in better shape than its US counterpart these days.
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