As Americans are urged to stay home to help slow the spread of coronavirus, more people will be watching TV than ever before. At a time of crisis, TV can be a source of escape, comfort or much-needed distraction, and there have never been so many sources for programs.
The broadcast, cable and premium networks are continuing to air favorites, though production has stopped on new episodes of some series, notably daytime shows and late-night talk shows, such as “The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon” and “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”
While we may not have new episodes of those shows to watch, streaming services are a major source of TV and movies. Some viewers are already familiar with the likes of Netflix, Hulu, and more, but if you’re relatively new to streaming, here’s an overview of what to know.
Streaming? How do I do that?:
If you have a “Smart TV” that you’ve purchased over the past few years, it should connect to the internet and have some streaming apps available. Or you can buy a streaming device, such as Roku, and hook it up to your TV via an HDMI port. If you’re a Comcast subscriber, once you subscribe to some streaming services, such as Netflix or Amazon Prime Video, you can watch them on your TV.
Streaming Services:
Acorn TV: The streaming service that specializes in British and international television is offering a 30-day free trial for new subscribers. To sign up, go to http://acorn.tv and use this code: FREE30
Following the free trial, the service is $5.99 per month, or $59.99 per year. Available shows include “Agatha Raisin,” “Blood,” “Line of Duty,” “Midsomer Mysteries,” “Doc Martin,” “The Good Karma Hospital,” “A Place to Call Home,’ “Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries,” “Slings & Arrows,” and a new limited series, “Deadwater Fell,” starring David Tennant and Cush Jumbo, which premieres April 6.
Amazon Prime Video: If you’re paying for Prime, you have a huge library of TV shows, movies and original series to choose from. The Amazon Prime fee is $119 per year, or $12.99 per month. The first 30 days are free, and you can cancel whenever you wish. Original series include “Hunters,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “Bosch,” “Goliath,” “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan,” and “Fleabag.”
Apple TV+: As a relatively new entry to the original series game, Apple TV+ doesn’t have the wide range of content you’ll find on Amazon. There’s a seven-day free trial, and after that, the cost is $4.99 per month. Among the new series available are a revival of “Amazing Stories”; “Little America”; Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon in “The Morning Show”: “Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet”; “See”; “Servant”; the documentary, “Visible: Out On Television”; “Truth Be Told”; “Dickinson”; “For All Mankind”; and “Oprah’s Book Club.”
Related: Apple TV+: How much will it cost, which shows will be streaming, when will it launch?
BritBox: Another service that specializes in British TV, this offers a seven-day free trial, then costs $6.99 per month, or $69.99 per year. Available shows range from classics to newer series, with such titles as “Coronation Street,” “Dr. Who,” “Eastenders,” “MI-5,” “Death in Paradise,” “Vera,” “Mum,” and more.
CBS All Access:The streamer offers episodes of popular CBS series, plus originals. There’s a seven-day free trial, then it’s $5.99 per month with limited commercials; and $9.99 per month, commercial-free. Original series that can only be seen on CBS All Access include “Star Trek: Picard,” “The Good Fight,” “Tell Me a Story,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Interrogation,” and more.
Disney +: The family friendly service boasts a big catalog of Disney movies and shows, along with “Star Wars,” Pixar, Marvel and more. A subscription is $6.99 a month, with a seven-day free trial; a package that includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ is $12.99 a month, with a seven-day free trial. Original series include “The Mandalorian,” “Encore!,” “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series,” and the Portland-filmed movie, “Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.”
Related: Disney Plus: 8 great shows to stream when coronavirus concerns keep you at home
FuboTV: If you’ve cut the cord, and want to watch live TV or access on demand content, from a broad range of channels, fuboTV offers all sorts of options. New subscribers get seven days free, and after that monthly price will vary depending on which package you choose. For about 100 channels, as Consumer Reports notes, the cost is $55 per month.
HBO Now: If you’ve cut the cord or decided not to pay extra for HBO, this streaming service lets you still see the shows people are talking about. There’s a seven-day free trial, then the cost is $14.99 per month. In addition to movies, available shows include “Game of Thrones,” “Avenue 5,” “The Outsider,” “Westworld,” “Succession,” “The Sopranos” and “The Wire.”
Hulu: You can watch current seasons of such series as “The Good Doctor” and “Grey’s Anatomy,” either live, with Hulu + Live TV, or the next day on Hulu. You can get the first month of Hulu for free, and the first week of Hulu + Live TV for free. The ad-supported Hulu costs $5.99 per month; the ad-free Hulu is $11.99 per month; Hulu + Live TV is $54.99 per month. Available shows include “Outlander,” “Killing Eve,” and “Homeland,” plus originals, such as “High Fidelity”; “The Handmaid’s Tale”; FX on Hulu series including “Devs”; the docuseries, “Hillary”; and the Portland-filmed comedy, “Shrill.”
Netflix: After starting as a service focused on movies, Netflix morphed into a streaming giant, with a catalog thick in originals tailored for all tastes. The service is advertising a 30-day free trial. After that, costs range from $8.99 for the basic plan, to $15.99 for the premium option. In addition to movies and vintage TV series, Netflix has stakd its reputation on originals, including “Orange is the New Black,” “House of Cards,” “Stranger Things,” “Sex Education,” “On My Block,” and such recent phenoms as the dating show, “Love Is Blind.”
Sling TV: Another choice for people who don’t want to pay for cable, Sling TV offers packages that let viewers stream a variety of shows. Sling TV is advertising a limited time offer, with $20 per month for the Sling Orange package, $20 a month for the Sling Blue package, and $35 a month for Orange and Blue. Available channels include AMC, A&E, Food Network, BBC America, CNN, HGTV, USA, Comedy Central, Fox News, Syfy, and more.
YouTube TV: Yet another option for cord-cutters, YouTube TV offers access to local channels, in addition to streaming services. There’s a free trial, and the cost is $49.99 per month. Available channels include ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC, TNT, AMC, HGTV, and more.
-- Kristi Turnquist
kturnquist@oregonian.com 503-221-8227 @Kristiturnquist
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