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Daily Record
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Free streaming service with over 1000 TV shows branded 'better than Netflix'
Pluto TV is a free ad-supported streaming television service that offers over 150 live channels and 1,000s of TV shows and movies to watch with no subscription required. Streaming giants such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime Video have long ruled the roost, providing a wealth of content for viewers to enjoy. However, maintaining subscriptions to all these platforms can become rather costly. There's a lesser-known service available that offers films and TV shows completely free of charge. While Tubi is one of the most popular free services, boasting an impressive 97 million users, Pluto TV might not yet be on your radar. Operated by Paramount, Pluto TV is a FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service. It provides over 150 live channels and more than 1,000 TV shows and movies to stream, reports Surrey Live. The latest Hollywood blockbusters or trending shows may not be available, but the entire catalogue of content won't cost you a penny. First launched in 2014, it has grown in popularity over the past 12 years. Initially featuring only 20 short-form channels, it now includes big names like BBC, CNN and NFL. As of April 2023, Pluto TV boasted a staggering 80 million active monthly users worldwide. However, this figure could be significantly higher as no registration is currently required for users. To access the content library, simply visit on your web browser. It's also available for download on Apple TV, the App Store on your phone or an Amazon Fire Stick. Pluto TV offers a vast array of content, catering to diverse tastes with its selection of children's shows, reality series, sports entertainment, and movies across various genres. Amy Kuessner, senior vice president of content partnerships, previously told Forbes: "With the acquisition, the access to the content that we've been able to get from Paramount has just been a pivotal moment for us. "We have hundreds and hundreds of TV series, everything from NCIS to CSI to Love and Hip Hop to Basketball Wives and thousands of top-quality movies like The Godfather and the Indiana Jones franchise." The platform boasts hundreds of TV series, including popular titles like NCIS, CSI, Love and Hip Hop, and Basketball Wives, as well as thousands of high-quality movies such as The Godfather and the Indiana Jones franchise. Viewers can enjoy a range of shows, including Skins, Gracepoint, a Broadchurch spin-off, Hell's Kitchen and the 90s classic Sabrina the Teenage Witch. The free service has received widespread praise, with one user giving it a five-star review on the Amazon Appstore, commenting: "Pluto TV is a game-changer in the world of streaming services. The fact that it's completely free caught my attention, but the exceptional quality kept me hooked." Another reviewer wrote: "I was stunned by the amount of movies there are available and all free! I felt like I had walked into a DVD rental are some fantastic titles available too, some even have the sequel and there are TV box sets for free!" A Reddit user added: "I find it is great, if you want to watch older movies from the 80s and 90s, better than something like Netflix or Hulu." Meanwhile, one fan commented: "I've been watching Pluto since its inception and have always enjoyed it." Although some users have expressed frustration over its limited content, this seems a minor trade-off for a service that is completely free to use.
Metro
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
The free streaming service with 80 million users that's 'better than Netflix'
The cost of subscriptions to Netflix, Amazon Prime and Apple TV Plus add up fast. But there are some streaming services out there that won't cost you a penny. You may have already heard of Tubi, one of the most popular free streaming services, which boasts 97 million users. But you might be less familiar with Pluto TV. Allow us to introduce you. Pluto TV is what's known as a FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service, and is operated by Paramount. It offers over 150 live channels in the UK and over 1,000 TV shows and movies to stream. While it might not be home to the latest trending shows or Hollywood releases, you can watch everything in its library for no extra cost. That's right, it's completely free to use. First launched in 2014, the service has come on leaps and bounds in the last 12 years. It started with just 20 short-form channels, but has since convinced the likes of BBC, CNN, NFL, Major League Soccer and Major League Baseball to get on board. As of April 2023, Pluto TV had 80 million monthly active users across four continents and over 35 territories. But as there is no registration required to access Pluto TV's content library, it's likely that the number of users is actually much higher. All you need to do to watch for yourself is visit via your web browser, or download the channel on your Apple TV, your phone's App Store or on an Amazon Fire Stick. If you do choose to register for a free Pluto TV account, you'll be able to resume watching movies and TV shows from different devices and designate your favourite channels. Metro entertainment reporter and horror fanatic Rebecca Sayce is a fan of Pluto TV. 'I first decided to give Pluto a go when I saw Fangoria's Terror Tuesday programming on the platform, putting together horror films available on the streamer based on a theme. I was then hooked by their Halfway to Halloween releases, giving me some spooky offerings to enjoy long before October. 'While competing streamer Tubi boasts some hidden gem titles you may never have heard of, Pluto has plenty of huge TV and film franchises at your fingertips ready to binge in their entirety, from classic titles to more modern releases. 'Pluto may not have the hottest releases as soon as Netflix, Prime, or Disney Plus, but it is free, which is a huge selling point with the ever-increasing streaming fees amid a cost of living crisis.' There's a diverse range of content to check out, from live channels covering news, sports, entertainment and kids' TV to whole seasons of reality shows and sitcoms, movies across numerous genres and much more. Much like other live TV channels, Pluto airs adverts during shows and films — the revenue from which makes the free service possible. Pluto was acquired by Paramount in 2019, which allowed the streamer's content library to grow. Amy Kuessner, senior vice president of content partnerships for Pluto TV, previously told Forbes: 'With the acquisition, the access to the content that we've been able to get from Paramount has just been a pivotal moment for us. 'We have hundreds and hundreds of TV series, everything from NCIS to CSI to Love and Hip Hop to Basketball Wives and thousands of top-quality movies like The Godfather and the Indiana Jones franchise.' You can also catch episodes of Gracepoint, a Broadchurch spin-off starring David Tennant, all seven seasons of cult Channel 4 show Skins, hit reality shows including Hell's Kitchen, Catfish and Geordie Shore, plus 90s favourite Sabrina the Teenage Witch. There are regular new additions to Pluto, but, in general, the service focuses on older or classic titles — making it perfect for fans of nostalgia. Judging by the reviews, TV fans are delighted with the service. On the Amazon Appstore, Fiorina gave Pluto five stars, writing: 'Pluto TV is a game-changer in the world of streaming services. The fact that it's completely free caught my attention, but the exceptional quality kept me hooked.' Aiden added: 'I was stunned by the amount of movies there are available and all free! I felt like I had walked into a DVD rental store…There are some fantastic titles available too, some even have the sequel and there are TV box sets for free!' On Reddit, one user wrote of the free service: 'I find it is great, if you want to watch older movies from the 80s and 90s, better than something like Netflix or Hulu.' More Trending Another said: 'I've been watching Pluto since its inception and have always enjoyed it.' But others are frustrated by the platform's limited offering. One Reddit user wrote: 'I like Pluto, but Pluto repeats a lot of the same movies, for months,' while another simply said: 'Nothing but ads and reruns'. View More » As many have pointed out, however, it's a small price to pay for a service that's totally free. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Netflix viewers think WWE star is 'lucky to be alive' as move goes horribly wrong MORE: Jennifer Lopez slammed for 'desperate' stunt on stage at the American Music Awards MORE: Pierce Brosnan addresses criticism of his 'offensive' accent in gangster TV series
