I’ve sampled most of the video streaming services at one point or another. Not all simultaneously, of course – I’m not made of money – but I’ve dipped into a diverse mix at one time or another, especially when offers and free trials have appeared to me. There are a lot of platforms to choose from, after all, and it’s easy to see why would-be viewers become somewhat overwhelmed when they’re faced with a choice of near-dozens to which they could become tethered. We’re not living in boom times either, so making the right decision is a matter of financial prudence.
At the current moment, Disney Plus is my main source of entertainment, mainly because it has the perfect blend of quality and quantity which I deem necessary in separating the also-rans from the Award winners. Netflix has almost too many choices, much of which doesn’t interest me because I’m not obsessed with true crime documentaries or endlessly watching Friends on a loop. Paramount Plus and Apple TV Plus are getting there, even if they need a little more content to bolster their ranks, and I can’t personally see the appeal of ITVX; reality shows based in Essex are not worth paying for, in my humble view.
