Staring aimlessly at the homepage of Netflix is something everyone can relate to when the UK was in lockdown, giving us the opportunity to binge watch shows completely guilt-free.
After the Tiger King buzz died down though, we all felt a unanimous feeling of fatigue towards the popular streaming services. If you fancy a change and want to see what else is out there and what they can offer you, we’ve found some platforms you may not have heard of…
Britbox – britbox.co.uk
Created by BBC & ITV, BritBox has all your favourite british programmes from drama to comedy, also including films and documentaries from BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5. Here’s just a few we can list off…
- Peep Show
- Love Island
- The Office
- Downton Abbey
- Broadchurch
At just £5.99 a month with a free trial and completely ad-free!
Shudder – shudder.com
For all you horror fans out there! Shudder is described as the premium streaming service for both casual and super fans of thrillers, suspense and horror. Brought to you by AMC Networks (the network that brought us The Walking Dead), you can expect films ranging from old school classic horror to new indie, addictive TV shows and binge worthy documentaries!
They also host the Shudder TV feature which provides premium users with a “a contact stream of killer content” which is perfect for when you’re feeling indecisive!
Plans are starting at £3.99/month and you can cancel anytime.
MUBI – https://mubi.com/
This streaming platform is for all you cinematography nuts out there – MUBI offers you hand-picked cinema from all over the globe, from cult classics to modern masterpieces, from the greatest ever directors to the newest. If you love the art of film, MUBI is the platform for you, sign up today and join the world’s biggest community of film lovers.
