Shortcut to find where a show or movie is streaming

A friend is raving about a new show you just have to watch. You’re in, you’re excited and then you realize, “Oh, it’s on a streaming service I don’t subscribe to.”

The problem used to be there wasn’t anything to watch. Now, there are too many places to watch shows and movies. Here’s a fast, easy way to find out what’s available where.

There’s a site for that

Actually, there are two: Reelgood and JustWatch.

If you’re looking to find a specific show or movie and where to watch it, either option has you covered. You can browse shows and movies from over 150 services, including heavy hitters like Netflix, Hulu, Max, Disney+ and Prime Video.

Simply search for a show or movie and get your results. You’ll see where you can watch, rent or buy the title you’re looking for.

It gets better

Reelgood will keep track of what you’ve already watched and episodes you still need to catch up on — and let you know when a new season is airing. Love that.

JustWatch recommends new shows and movies based on your previous search history. Create a watchlist of future movies or TV shows to consult when you have that moment of, “OK, what the heck do I watch now?”

You can use the website links or download the respective app versions. Here you go:

‘Kim, whatcha watching?’

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Ah, the summer lull. Your shows are done, actors are striking and it’s too hot to spend much time outside. I’ve got your back. Below are the most popular streaming shows for the week of July 10.

I’ve only seen two of these top shows. Go through the list and try to guess which ones they are.

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Looking for something to watch? FlixPatrol has a daily top 10 chart of what’s trending. If you’re in the mood for something specific, use JustWatch to find exactly where a movie or TV show is streaming. It’s so much easier than opening and searching Netflix, Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video … You get the idea.

Ad-ception: Next time you open Amazon Prime Video, brace yourself for ads when you hit pause — even when you’re already watching a commercial. These “shoppable carousels” show up as a sliding lineup of products. You can turn them off … for an extra $3 per month. Jeff Bezos needs the money.

Trivia

Which platform is winning the streaming wars, with the largest share of viewers? Is it … A.) Prime Video, B.) Netflix, C.) Hulu or D.) YouTube?

Find the answer here!

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If you have a newer smart TV, you can download and install most major streaming services right out of the box. Older TVs and those without smart technology can still bring you the latest content via streaming players. All you need is an HDMI port. Tap or click here to check out the differences between Roku, Apple TV, Fire TV and Chromecast.

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