WHICH STREAMING SERVICE IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

8 ENTERTAINMENT GIANTS FACE OFF

- BY RHETT INTRIAGO

Today, we have nearly unlimited access to every movie, TV show, song, or other piece of media ever been produced. The catch is that all your favorite movies and shows have been spread out across a variety of streaming services. But how are you supposed to know which ones are worth it? Here's a breakdown of each big name service to help you choose which ones might be right for you.

NETFLIX

Netflix is a great choice for variety, since this service often licenses movies and TV shows from different studios. Netflix also produces original content, like The Crown, Stranger Things, Bridgerton, The Queen's Gambit, Squid Game, Black Mirror, and much more.

Netflix starts at $7.99/month for its ad-supported plan, which allows for streaming at a max resolution of 1080p. There is also an ad-free plan that costs $17.99/month, though you'll still be limited to a resolution of 1080p. This is my main complaint about Netflix: if you want to stream in 4K Ultra HD, you'll need to shell out $24.99/month.

MAX (AKA HBO)

Max, which is transitioning back to HBO Max, is another streaming service that offers a good balance of licensed and original content. Max's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery at the time of this writing, also owns a number of studios like Warner Bros., DC Entertainment, Cartoon Network, and HBO. That means you'll have access to WB-produced movies and TV shows, nearly every film and TV adaptation of DC superheroes, hit HBO shows, all Studio Ghibli films, and a variety of family and children’s programming from Cartoon Network (though the service seems to be removing some of its animated series each month). You can also access live sporting events, depending on the plan you purchase.