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If I had to, this is the streaming service I’d cancel for March 2022
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Long ago I moved to a predominantly streaming service-only plan in terms of how I consume TV and movies, which is why right now in March 2022 I subscribe toDisney Plus,Amazon Prime VideoandNetflix.
However, with my budget being squeezed like never before, I’m seriously considering cancelling one of them to save some money. After all, each one of these services supplies hundreds of hours of entertainment, so I feel that while it would be disappointing to miss out onsomecontent, I’d have plenty of other stuff to watch.
But, which service to cancel? That is the question currently occupying my mind.
Netflix,Disney PlusandAmazon PrimeVideo all have their own killer shows and movie libraries, and I’ve been impressed to varying degrees with all of them while I’ve been a subscriber, but if needs must then one must go.
Here I make a case for each streaming service, trying topersonallyjudge inmy opinionhow strong each one’s TV, movie and original content is (with an F to A scoring system), before trying to pick one for cancellation.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Amazon Prime Video
In terms of original content I’ve really enjoyed The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Wheel of Time, American Gods and, of course, The Boys. For me The Boys is Prime Video’s biggest show and I’m really looking forward to season three dropping later this year.
I also watched a bit of Clarkson’s Farm, which was interesting in the sense that it did a really good job of showing just how difficult farming is, and also had a crack at Nine Perfect Strangers, even though I am yet to finish it as other content has taken precedence.
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Regarding other exclusive content, I enjoyed watching some of the British Theatre productions that were put on offer, including Hamlet and Frankenstein with Benedict Cumberbatch.
In terms of non-original TV shows, the fact that Buffy the Vampire Slayer is available on Prime Video has been a welcome boon, and I know my partner has enjoyed re-watching Ugly Betty.
Some movies I’ve enjoyed include A Knight’s Tale, 10 Things I Hate About You, What We Do In The Shadows, Four Weddings And A Funeral, Palm Springs and Hunt for the Wilder People. There’s also Hot Tub Time Machine on Prime Video, which is far better than anyone gave it credit for.
As for pricing and value, Amazon Prime Video is included in an Amazon Prime subscription, which in the US is $14.99 per month (£7.99 in the UK currently). However, you can also subscribe to just Prime Video for $8.99 / £5.99 per month. So paying monthly a year’s subscription to just Prime Video is $107.88 (£71.88).
Overall, I’d personally give Amazon Prime Video and B for original content, a B- for movie selection and a C for non-original TV shows.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Disney Plus
In terms of original content on Disney Plus I’ve enjoyed Loki, WandaVision, Olaf Presents, Luca, Mulan, Raya and the Last Dragon, Cruella, Jungle Cruise, Encanto and Muppets Haunted Mansion, while I’m also excited for the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series. I could not get into The Mandalorian, though.
Another piece of content that I really enjoyed watching on Disney Plus was the musical Hamilton and I was excited to hear that the recent Steven Spielberg West Side Story has arrived on the service, too.
In terms of TV, I’vereallyenjoyed the fact that I can watch all the classic The Simpsons episodes on Disney Plus (in 4:3 aspect ratio, naturally), as well Futurama andsomeAmerican Dad. Thanks to the Star content library I also enjoyed watching Malcom in the Middle and Scrubs, too, as well as the new shows Only Murders in the Building and Pam & Tommy.
Probably the best TV show I watched on Disney Plus over the last year or so has to be the simply fantastic Fosse Verdon.
Disney Plus' non-original movies content got a really welcome bump when the Star catalogue was added in, with me watching content including Alita Battle Angel, Prometheus, Predator, Moulin Rouge, Firefly, Terminator Dark Fate, Starship Troopers, The X Files, Aliens and Sunshine.
From a pricing and value point of view, Disney Plus is available at $7.99 per month (which works out at $95.88) and also as a yearly membership, which costs $79.99. As such, if you can afford to pay up front it makes much more financial sense to buy the yearly sub, which works out at $6.66 per month. In the UK the Disney Plus costs are the same but you switch dollars for pounds.
Overall, I’d give Disney Plus an A for original content, a B+ for TV content and a B+ for movies.
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Netflix
In terms of non-original Netflix content, I’ve ploughed my way through most of Friends, The IT Crowd, Black Books, Bad Education, Gilmore Girls, Poldark and Dawson’s Creek.
As for movies, some highlights include The Gentlemen, the Studio Ghibli collection of movies, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, Austin Powers, Clueless, Bridget Jones, Liar Liar, Monty Python and the Holy Grail, The Hobbit, Matilda, Pride & Prejudice, O Brother, Where Art Though?, Pacific Rim and the excellent The Dig.
Netflix’s pricing plans at the Premium tier, which is the tier that makes Ultra HD 4K streaming available, is $19.99 per month, meaning that a yearly subscription is $239.88 in the USA. In the UK the premium plan is currently £13.99 per month, which is £167.88 per year.
Overall I’d give Netflix an A- for original content, a B for TV series and a A for movie library.
Conclusion
In terms of technical offering, again I feel Disney Plus and Netflix just pip Amazon Prime Video, although I guess from a value point of view I’m having to pay more for Netflix to get 4K HDR than I am for the other two services.
I’m super excited for the Obi-Wan Kenobi TV series on Disney Plus, while also stoked for the new series of Stranger Things and The Last Kingdom on Netflix, and I’ll be keeping both subs for the time being for sure so I don’t miss these shows.
The only thing stopping me cancelling Prime Video really is The Boys, which I’vethoroughly enjoyed.AndSeason 3 is incoming…
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