Just in time for Black Friday, most of the big TV show and movie streaming services are offering discounted subscriptions. Paramount Plus, Hulu, Peacock, and Max are significantly cheaper per month for both new and returning subscribers who are looking for things to watch over the chill holiday period.
These deals make it more affordable to try out all of them. But if you’re trying to pick between the options, Paramount Plus has the entirety of the Star Trek catalog, the latest season of Lower Decks, plus classic films like Invasion of the Body Snatchers. It also features every Mission:Impossible movie. Max, on the other hand, is the current home of Cartoon Network and Adult Swim shows, as well as many Criterion Classic and A24 flicks. It’s the only place to watch The Penguin and Dune: Prophecy.
Hulu may be the best pick if you’re interested in sci-fi, as it features Prey, The Creator, and Akira (a trio of personal favorites), plus the entire Alien franchise. It’s not sci-fi, but the What We Do in the Shadows series is hilarious. Finally, after you’ve finished rewatching Parks & Recreation and The Office on Peacock, you might want to check out Twisters, or the first two seasons of Girls5Eva (the third season of this must-see comedy launched exclusively on Netflix).
If you’re ready to shake up your queue, we’ve outlined the discounted plans currently being offered by each service, along with the necessary fine print below.
