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- Paramount+ There are plenty of reasons to subscribe to Paramount+. It's undoubtedly one of the best Prime Video channels. Not only do you gain access to original content unavailable elsewhere, like Star Trek: Strange New Worlds, The Offer, and Halo, but also sports, reality shows, and family favorites.
- AMC+ AMC+ is home to some incredible TV shows, including Better Call Saul, The Ipcress File, and Killing Eve. If you're a fan of The Walking Dead, AMC+ is a must-have—you'll not only find the main show, but also the spin-offs like Fear the Walking Dead and the talk show Talking Dead.
- Starz. Overlook Starz at your peril. Some of the original series like Gaslit, Outlander, and Black Sails are enthralling television that you'll be recommending to friends after binging.
- Showtime. Showtime is one of the biggest names on Prime Video. It offers gripping TV series, popular movies from past and present, horror movies from mainstream and indie creators, and plenty of comedy series and stand-up specials.
If you’re already subscribed to Amazon Prime, you might have heard of Amazon Prime Channels, a feature on the platform that allows you to add standalone services and channels to your existing subscription for a fee.
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- HBO
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- BritBox
- Sundance Now
- Shudder
- Boomerang
- Daily Burn
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By James White
published 5 May 2020
Expand your Amazon library with British classics, horrifying chillers, and vintage Saturday morning cartoons
(Image credit: HBO)
If you’re a member of Amazon Prime, you already know that you get a lot of video content as part of your subscription, including a wealth of movies and shows such as The Boys, Fleabag, Jack Ryan and Hunters, among others. But Amazon doesn’t just offer its own originals and back catalogue, it also gives you the opportunity to subscribe to Amazon Prime Video Channels such as HBO, BritBox and CBS All Access. These unlock many more options in terms of programming,
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You probably already know what you’ll be getting if you subscribe to the 800lb gorilla of the premium cable world. It’ll give you access to some of the most popular shows on the small screen (Game Of Thrones, Westworld, Big Little Lies and many more), a healthy selection of big movies and a whole host of other choices, from documentaries to kids’ stuff.
On the downside, it’s more expensive than some of the other choices on our list and has struggled to find something to quite match the level of Thrones since that series ended. It also costs the same as the upcoming HBO Max streaming service, which promises to have more content. But with the likes of Chernobyl and the more recent Watchmen, HBO is certainly still a big contender for your attention and money for the time being.
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Though Showtime is ostensibly similar to HBO, it does boast some differences in its film selection, and can be more eclectic. Plus there are the series that are unique to the network, which includes shows such as Homeland, Shameless and Billions. Most recently, it released Penny Dreadful: City of Angels starring Natalie Dormer).
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In a relatively short amount of time, CBS All Access has become one of the better services out there. Starting with the company’s extensive back catalogue of popular shows (and a load of random titles for you to discover), there’s also a selection of movies – though more limited and lower in hit ratio compared to the likes of HBO and Showtime – and the option to watch your local CBS station live. A big selling point is the original line-up the channel has developed, including the Star Trek shows like Picard and Discovery, as well as The Good Fight and The Twilight Zone.
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Whether you’re a British ex-pat living in the States or an American who just loves shows where eccentric detectives have pun-tastic names, BritBox fills that niche. A joint collaboration between the UK’s biggest channels, it offers an impressive line-up of soaps, sitcoms, dramas, natural history programming (something we all know the UK does really well) and, of course, classic Doctor Who.
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As if the name wasn’t a big clue, Sundance Now draws from the deep library of independent films established by the famous festival. It’s an indie movie library, with work from directors including Patty Jenkins, Gregg Araki and many more, it’ll give you the feeling of attending the fest without the long hours, the sleepless nights and the altitude sickness.
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Run by AMC, which also backs Sundance Now, Shudder is the horror-focused stepbrother that will appeal to fright fans. It’s more affordable, too, given that it’s focused on the scary niche. But if your tastes turn towards terror, you’ll find a healthy database of the genre, organized into different subgenres. There are a few genuinely amazing movies on here at the time of publication, including Mandy starring Nicolas Cage and Halloween.
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Have fond memories of Saturday morning cartoons? Looking to introduce a new generation to classic animated shows? Boomerang has you covered. It’s loaded with Looney Tunes offerings, full of Flintstones episodes and stuffed with Scooby-Doo. And beyond that, there are plenty of other shows and characters represented, including Jonny Quest. The price is lower than some of the other services, but it's clearly appealing to a more specific audience than some of these other channels.
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If you’re worried that all that time spent slumped on the sofa in front of the TV isn’t exactly doing your exercise levels any good, Daily Burn offers the chance to work out without the awkwardness of the gym. It’s a little pricey at nearly $15 a month, but that price does get you guided exercise routines that cater to all levels of experience, from a total beginner to a sculpted expert. Daily Burn is definitely one you’ll want to sample before committing, especially with the long free trial period.
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PBS Masterpiece used to be the prime source for – but not limited to – British contemporary and period dramas. Other services have since elbowed in on that model, but PBS remains one of the leaders in the field. Sure, it feels a little off to be paying for something that is usually offered for free, but there’s a big selection of titles to be found here, and the on-demand service is appealing. Those with children might want to try PBS Kids (for $4.99 per month after a similar 7-day trial), while PBS Living is the budget option for those looking for home renovation shows and such ($2.99 a month with a 14-day trial).
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