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In reply to the discussion: Netflix, Prime , Hulu or ?? [View all]nuxvomica
(12,445 posts)34. Netflix, Prime and HBO Max
The biggest problem with Netflix is finding an obscure show you might like. For example, I liked The Stranger but they never suggested The Five, even though it's a very similar type of story. I had to find it by searching for Stranger's author (Harlan Corbin) and discovered a bunch of stuff, some foreign-language, based on his works.
Prime Video is great for old series and movies and I started using it a while after getting Amazon Prime just for the shipping.
HBO Max was "free" because I already subscribe to HBO on cable. I was delighted to see they include the TCM library as well.
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I thought Netflix was better than Prime. I only have Prime now. I may go back to Netflix to catch
brewens
Mar 2021
#2
You cannot 'download' things from Netflix via streaming. I believe they're talking about rental DVDs
CurtEastPoint
Mar 2021
#26
You can use an app called Playon...you can save it to a memory stick or hard drive or to the
Demsrule86
Jun 2021
#38
Prime Video is a great bonus to having Amazon Prime ... I wouldn't pay for it just for the streaming
Hugh_Lebowski
Mar 2021
#3
Hulu is great if you like network shows...they don't do cable but the day after a show is on
Demsrule86
Mar 2021
#9
I do not really think about cost of Prime because I would have Amazon Prime just for the free
yellowdogintexas
Mar 2021
#16
Not that I know of and if they do, it's nothing like Amazon Prime for sure (nt)
Hugh_Lebowski
May 2021
#36
Yes to Netflix and Prime. I've always had Prime for so many other reasons-
tulipsandroses
Mar 2021
#11
I wish we had another season of Miss Fisher or a new season for the spin off set in the
Demsrule86
Jun 2021
#44
I barely have time for Netflix and Prime. Hulu would be overkill for me.
Binkie The Clown
Mar 2021
#31
For those who miss certain cable shows...like HGTV or Hallmark, TBS what have you,
Demsrule86
Jun 2021
#40