Flixed Newsletter - Apr.20/2020

Here Are 5 Budget-Friendly Niche Streaming Services

April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020

Millions of Americans have suddenly found themselves out of work in the past few months. Cord-cutting has never been more important, but the truth about cable is that it is a great source of content. However, you can still turn to niche services that offer a wide range of content you may want, without paying the cost of cable TV.This week, we take a quick look at 5 niche services you may want to add to your regular streaming rotation.

Streamer's Spotlight: Livestream or Sync-Stream with Friends and Family

The average cost of a cable TV subscription is now

per month. That's a hard price to stomach, especially if you've been laid off, furloughed, or put on reduced hours. At $8.99 per month, Netflix is an obvious alternative, and you can also tack on lightweight options like

or

for cheap access to more traditional live TV. But what if you want something just a bit different? That's where niche services come in.

Niche services tend to focus on a specific genre or serve a singular interest. Unlike Netflix or

, which cast a wide net, niche services may be just what you're looking for, or not at all. It depends on your needs. But what you will find is that most niche services are cheap, so they're all worth considering.

that you may want to take for a free test drive this year.

Sundance Now

Love the Sundance Film Festival or high-quality, award-winning feature films? Sundance Now is here to scratch that itch. Where Netflix falls short on high-end content, Sundance Now easily fills in. The service offers over 500 indie films, TV shows, and documentaries. It even has a few originals that you won't find anywhere else.

. After that, the cost is just $4.99 per month.

Acorn TV

US-based fans of British TV shows have their home with Acorn TV. Yes, Netflix and Hulu both offer British shows. But neither offer a library of this size. If British comedies and dramas are your thing, Acord TV is a must-have.

. After the trial, the service costs just $4.99 per month.

Shudder

Are you afraid of the dark? If not (or maybe even if you are), Shudder is there to offer a fully-loaded library of scare-worthy shows and movies. No other service has so extensive a catalog of horror films, especially of the B-grade.

. Once the trial ends, enjoy the service for just $4.99 per month.

PureFlix

Good, clean content is difficult to find these days. That's where PureFlix comes in. This Christian-centered streaming service delivers a wide selection of licensed and original content with a Christian message. It also has a large library of educational programming for homeschoolers, which may be just what you need at a time like this.

. After the trial ends, you can pay $99 annually for (equivalent to $8.33 per month), or $12.99 per month.

Mubi

This service has a unique approach. Like Sundance Now, its focus is on high-quality films. However, it doesn't maintain the same library long-term. Instead, it carries 30 titles in its library, and replaces one of those titles every day. This is a service you'll want to binge as much as possible so you don't miss anything!

. After the trial period, the service is just $5.99 per month.

This Week's Streaming Guide

1. 'Cooked With Cannabis' Available on Netflix

As marijuana gains legal status across the US, the pot brownie has moved out of the tapestried stoner den and and into Viking-equipped kitchens in the suburbs. Watch the new Netflix show

Cooked With Cannabis

if you're shopping for ideas. -

2. 'Frontline: Coronavirus Pandemic' Tonight on PBS

Get the latest on the Coronavirus Pandemic on PBS. Watch Frontline's Coronavirus Pandemic special tonight (Tuesday, April 21) on PBS. -

3. 'Extraction' Streaming on Netflix this Friday

Drug lords, a kidnapped girl, and tons of guns. Watch the Netflix action movie

Extraction

this Friday.-

4. 2020 NFL Draft Still On, Starting April 23-25

Not all sports-related content is gone! The 2020 NFL Draft is coming this Thursday at 8 PM on ABC. -

News and Industry Developments

1. Comcast May Lose Millions of Customers Due to Coronavirus

With new TV content and sports limited, Comcast and other cable TV networks may be set to lose millions of customers to cord-cutting. -

2. Netflix Puts Several Documentaries on YouTube for Free Streaming

In light of the on-going global pandemic, Netflix is now offering a selection of documentaries for free through its YouTube page. -

3. Disney Offering an 8-Part 'Mandalorian' Documentary Starting May 4

Mandalorian

fans can help fill the space before the next season starts this fall with an 8-part

Mandalorian

documentary coming this May. -

4. The NBA and Microsoft Are Working on a Streaming Service

Direct-to-consumer basketball is coming thanks to a multi-year partnership between the NBA and Microsoft. The price will reportedly be $99.99 per year. -

This Month's Featured Stream

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The best of Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic. From new releases, to your favorite classics, and exclusive Originals, there's always something new to discover for all ages at $6.99/mo.

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