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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.
