Shows and TV

I stopped using Netflix about 5 years ago here in Finland. Content was meh for the price and I was tired of changing VPN to get better stuff. After that I have tried Disney, HBO Max (now Max), Prime Video, Skyshowtime, Apple tv. I still have Max because it only costs a fiver (”lifetime deal”) and with another fiver you get Eurosport content and next year NBA (Price getting up?).

Appwise Apple tv is superior. Simple, quick and everything works butter smooth. I just started another free 3 month deal that I got from PS4. Max probably has the worst app. Downloads are sometimes broken, only way to delete them is to delete the app and download again. Also sports section has hidden content that you only find by search button.

Who's "we" mr journalist?

yaarrr! "all" is a bit of an exaggeration...

Switched to a self hosted plex server on a dedicated Nas. Miss me with their bullshit. Even with all that I barely need to pirate anything from Netflix.

Got an email that my price was going up, again. Realized we hardly ever use it. Cancelled my account that I'd had since 2007.

Won? According to who? I only have it because it’s bundled with my cable TV service. Max is better.

If sailing the seas means they won... congratulations?

Or you could just NOT pay for it? Lmao what trash journalism is this?

What? Netflix "won"? Won what?

I watch stuff on Netflix for exactly 3 months this year, then canceled it. May/may not do it again next year, we'll see.

Today my only streaming is Amazon, because they have a far greater breadth of shows than Netflix, by a long shot. And when Amazon exposes me to a new show that I'd like to keep, I go get my own copy for my media server.

In the end, there will only be 2 winners: Disney and Amazon

"Won" is a real stretch here. The article devotes half a paragraph to their shows, let's outline them,

Stranger Things

Amazing show, hasn't had a season in years. Sure we're getting the final season this year, but that's a one month subscription after multi year wait.

Wednesday

A good show. You'd probably get me to subscribe for a month for this.

Squid Game

I'll admit I'm in the minority who didn't see this, but I heard lukewarm reviews for season 2, so I don't think season 3, if it exists, will pull anyone in.

The Night Agent

I've never heard of this. Maybe it's good but it isn't bringing in subscribers.

Paul / Tyson fight

Who cares, garbage.

Tom Brady roast

Who cares, garbage.

NFL games

For specific audiences, not me.

WWE’s Monday Night Raw,

For specific audiences, not me.

massive library of reality shows, cooking competitions, and the other filler TV

And that right there is why I consider Netflix in last place.

Netflix has a few "prestige" shows, but most of them have already ended or are ending soon. Perhaps the list will keep existing subscribers, which is good, but it isn't going to bring in anyone new, at least not long term.

Anyone know of a good way to browse Netflix titles without an account? That’s honestly the only thing I miss from Netflix; discovering what to watch serendipitously

To be honest, I don't mind paying for one service without ads. My wife needs background noise around the house. Some of the shows are really good. Otherwise... a pirate's life for me.

You only pay if you pay.

Hot take: we don't need any new content on these streaming services for at least another 5 years if not longer.

I’ve lazily reverted to watching things on streaming websites like the good old days. can’t be bothered to torrent and it’s nice having all the services bundled into one feed so you can see what’s released lately all together.

Yeah bruh, i ain’t paying shit.

This makes me glad I avoid Netflix like the plague.