Screaming at Streaming!
What Are We Paying For?
Isn’t it about time we went on strike against the Streaming platforms?
Fire Netflix!
There has been no new content in months, and even after the actors’ strike ends, it will take months for Hollywood to get back on track, producing our favorite shows and movies!
Will Reality TV be the future?
What happens when the actor’s strike is finally over? Will streaming networks continue to avoid paying actors? Survivor is now 90 minutes long, and the latest Bachelor is in his golden years. I am running out of Love Island episodes to binge on, and they date back to 1999!
Ads Everywhere
And what about the ads all over streaming? It’s like paying for cable all over again! Streaming platforms such as HBO Max, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, and Discovery Plus all now feature ads. These ads appear between 3 to 4 minutes into the broadcast. The category even has an acronym: FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV).
The ads appear at the most inopportune time; you are transfixed watching an intense scene, and suddenly, the screen switches to a diaper commercial without warning.
Streaming Subscribers Are Paying the Price
Tired of limited options on streaming services due to the actor's strike? Why settle for less when we’re paying a premium? Consider going on strike and refusing to pay until we receive a fair discount on our subscriptions.
The demand for better content and no ads is what we deserve. But if you want to save a little money and can tolerate the ads here is a list of the top ad-supported streaming plan options and the number of ads they run per hour:
The Most Affordable Ad-Supported Streaming Plans
Netflix with Ads
Price: $6.99 a month
Number of ads per hour: Between four to five minutes
Free trial: No
Disney Plus with Ads
Price: $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: Around 5 minutes
Free trial: No
Paramount Plus with Ads
Price: $5.99 a month or $49.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: Around 5 minutes
Free trial: 7 days
Hulu with Ads
Price: $7.99 a month or $79.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: Between 12 to 14 minutes
Free trial: 30 days
HBO Max with Ads
Price: $9.99 a month or $99.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: Between 3 to 4 minutes
Free trial: No
Peacock with Ads
Price: $6.99 a month or $59.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: About 5 minutes
Free trial: 7 days
Discovery Plus with Ads
Price: $4.99 a month or $49.99 a year
Number of ads per hour: Around 3 minutes per hour
Free trial: 7 days
Til next time,
~Elena
