I review streaming services all year round: these Black Friday deals are my top picks

In the last decade Video streaming services have grown into an entertainment giant, delivering everything from schlock to Oscar-winning films. In fact, I stream all of my favorite programs instead of paying for an expensive cable subscription. As PCMag’s video streaming expert, I know which services are worth your time and money. So use my recommendations to save money Black Friday Video streaming service offers.

Are you looking for more than just entertainment? Be sure to check out our editorially curated mega guide to the best early Black Friday deals.

Save at Sports Galore

Sports are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, but licensing agreements make streaming these sports a difficult proposition. Luckily one ESPN+ The subscription allows you to watch premium sports content, including live college basketball games and UFC fights. It normally costs $119.99 per year, but you can get 12 months of promotion for $99.99.

One of the best streaming bargains you’ll find this Black Friday

Hulu is an Editors’ Choice with excellent original shows and all the material that’s too adult for Disney+, even if you don’t opt ​​for the live TV add-on. And it’s even more worth it when you pay just $0.99 per month for a year instead of the usual $9.99. Find out more The Handmaid’s Tale for less than a dollar per month.

Maximum summer streaming savings

It no longer carries the HBO branding, however Max is still home to classic shows like game of Thrones, The sopranos, And The wire. Max also streams DC superhero content, Discovery reality shows, and animation from Cartoon Network and Studio Ghibli. Max’s monthly ad-supported subscription normally costs $9.99, but the price is reduced to $2.99 ​​per month (for six months).

A year full of peacocks with a 75% discount (!)

peacock covers all bases when it comes to mainstream entertainment. NBC’s iconic network comedies and dramas? Check. Universal’s hit films? Check. Crazy Bravo reality TV? Check. Peacock may no longer offer a free tier, but you can save a significant 75% by purchasing an annual subscription for $19.99 instead of $79.99. Or spend just $1.99 for six months.

Save on the Very Flexible Plex

Plex is not your typical video streaming service. With Plex, you put all your digital media files, from videos to music to pictures, on a personal online server and stream from there. With a Plex Pass, you’ll never have to worry about space again. Currently, a lifetime Plex Pass with code costs $89.99 FANSFIRST25compared to the regular price of $119.99.

For more top, expert-reviewed deals, check out our Black Friday Hub, which features current savings and more specific category-based deals.

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In 2013, I began my career at Ziff Davis as an intern on PCMag’s software team. Now I’m an analyst on the Apps and Gaming team, and I really just want to use my fancy journalism degree from Northwestern University to write about video games. I host The Pop-Off, PCMag’s video game show. Previously I was a senior editor for Geek.com. I also wrote for The AV Club, Kotaku, And Insert magazine. I am the author of a video game history book. Video Game of the Yearand the reason why everything you know Street sharks is a lie.

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