8 Streaming Apps with Excellent Content You Might Be Missing

Peacock

NBCUniversal created Peacock and it offers thousands of hours of TV shows and movies for free, including fan favorites like The Office, Modern Family, Manifest, and Drive.

You can upgrade to Peacock Premium to get more options and access the brand new Peacock original series Dr. Death, which you definitely don’t want to miss. What’s unique about this platform is that it also includes sports, news, and pop culture. Premium costs just $4.99/month, and Premium Plus costs $9.99/month. 

Paramount+

Paramount+ is mainly known for offering television shows and live sports, but it also has a wide selection of movies. The platform features highly rated originals that are definitely worth a watch such as Evil, The Good Fight and Why Women Kill. Plans start at $4.99 a month after your free trial ends. Upgrade to premium to get more perks like no ads for just $9.99.

CuriosityStream

You’ll find a wide selection of thrilling documentaries at a low price on CuriosityStream. Choose whatever category suits your mood, whether it’s science, history, lifestyle, nature, etc. Various TV shows and short-form content are also available.

A Fantastical Journey: Stephen Hawking’s Favorite Places and Science Meets Science Fiction: Living Universe are just some of the top-rated documentaries CuriosityStream has to offer.

Get the HD plan for $19.99/year or $2.99/month. However, if you prefer the highest quality picture, a premium option is available for $9.99/month or $69.99/year.

Starz

Starz produces original content while also offering a vast selection of classics and new releases. Some movies and shows that are popular on Starz include Heels, Vida, and Seduced: Inside the NXIVM Cult.

You can subscribe to Starz as a standalone plan for a limited-time offer that costs only $20 for 6 months! It is also available as an add-on for varied prices through Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, Sling TV, and YouTubeTV.

fuboTV

Who needs cable when you have fuboTV? You get over 100 top channels, including CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC and ESPN. Plus, fuboTV users get live and on-demand access to top shows like This Is Us, The Walking Dead, House Hunters, and so much more. 

There are over six unique plans to choose from, including Latino Plus, but the most common starter plan costs $64.99/month. The easiest way to watch FuboTV is with Amazon Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV, or Chromecast. 

Disney+

Disney+ is counted on to have the childhood classics you know and love. It’s the ultimate streaming destination for all things Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and National Geographic. Plus, it’s where you’ll find the best new Disney Originals, including Cruella and Jungle Cruise. Other top-rated Disney+ shows and movies include What If…, Hamilton, and Free Solo.

Signing up for Disney+ only costs $7.99/month. The Disney+ Bundle costs $13.99/month and includes a subscription to Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu.

Hulu

Since The Walt Disney Company partially owns it, there's no wonder you can purchase a sweet bundle subscription that includes Hulu and Disney+. Hulu boasts exclusive top-notch entertainment, including Nine Perfect Strangers and Only Murders in the Building, which are new to the platform. Another great series people are loving is Manifest.

Hulu’s standard subscription costs $5.99/month, but if you want ad-free entertainment, it costs $11.99/month. For the addition of live TV, it costs $54.99/month for three months and then bumps up to $64.99.

Apple TV+

Apple TV+ is only three years old, but it sure has made its mark in the streaming wars. This streaming service is unique because it consists exclusively of Apple's original series and movies, including fan-favorite The Morning Show. Some other top-rated shows and movies are Ted Lasso, CODA, and Dickinson.

After a seven-day free trial, it costs $4.99/month. However, when you buy an eligible Apple device such as Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, or Fire TV, you’ll get three months free!