Picture this-it’s a cold, late winter night and you’re bundled up by the TV with your family deciding what to watch. Your friend recommends Ben Affleck’s “Gone Girl” so you research where to watch it. Unbeknownst to you, in order to watch the film you need an Amazon Prime subscription and on top of that, an MGM+ subscription, wasting eight minutes of time looking that up. The appeal of streaming services grows as studios move more towards digital platforms to attract more viewers, but which ones are worth it?
Television streaming platforms reward diverse audiences
Through original productions and exclusive releases, each streaming service offers distinct viewing experiences.
Lucas Lim, Photo and graphics editor
January 31, 2026
Too much TV | Every night it becomes a challenge to choose between which streaming service to use to watch television.
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Lucas Lim, Photo and Graphics editor
Hi my name is Lucas Lim. I am in the 11th grade, and I’m the Photo and Graphics editor for The Hoofprint. Outside of The Hoofprint, I am on the boy’s varsity track and cross country team. In my free time, I enjoy drawing, listening to vinyl, hanging out with friends and watching TV.
