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muppetman11 16-01-2019 17:41

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979602)
As much as half? I don't really know if that's the case, even if it is, there's still a lot of quality originals from both Amazon and Netflix.

I don't disagree I subscribe to both , but let's face it both streaming and linear have great content they also both have their fair share of junk.

denphone 16-01-2019 17:44

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35979604)
I don't disagree I subscribe to both , but let's face it both streaming and linear have great content they also both have their fair share of junk.

+1

Mad Max 16-01-2019 18:07

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35979604)
I don't disagree I subscribe to both , but let's face it both streaming and linear have great content they also both have their fair share of junk.

I don't disagree with that, but imo Netflix and Amazon have more "great" content than what's on offer in linear.

Raider999 16-01-2019 19:32

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979597)
Well I think you'd probably find that there's a lot more better choice from the streaming services than there is from what's on offer from the pay TV providers, only my opinion of course, but I do use Amazon and Netflix a lot and find that the quality and choice is miles better.

As there is virtually no sport on streaming at present I wouldn't agree with that

muppetman11 16-01-2019 19:32

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979612)
I don't disagree with that, but imo Netflix and Amazon have more "great" content than what's on offer in linear.

I guess it's all personal preference , I watch Netflix and quite a few shows off Sky but rarely use Amazon.

Mad Max 16-01-2019 20:40

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35979628)
I guess it's all personal preference , I watch Netflix and quite a few shows off Sky but rarely use Amazon.

One of the best shows I have watched in a while, MM, is called "The Americans", it's on Amazon, and me and my wife have really enjoyed it, we are now on the third season, if you are into dramas you may want to give this one a try.

cheekyangus 16-01-2019 21:54

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979649)
One of the best shows I have watched in a while, MM, is called "The Americans", it's on Amazon, and me and my wife have really enjoyed it, we are now on the third season, if you are into dramas you may want to give this one a try.

Haven't seen that since it was on ITV/STV. And I didn't have ITV Encore so I missed what came next.

OLD BOY 17-01-2019 18:30

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Originally Posted by muppetman11 (Post 35979595)
Half of what's on Netflix and Amazon is content that's already been on linear TV.

But a lot of people want that, MM. There needs to be something for everyone.

I have had no difficulty at all picking out what we want to see from Netflix and Amazon and these are all originals. So I don't begrudge having stuff on those services that I don't want to see. However, with pay TV channels, it is a right old chore trying to pick out the very few good programmes from all the junk.

That's why I say Netflix and Amazon are much better value for money and at a cheaper price.

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979597)
Well I think you'd probably find that there's a lot more better choice from the streaming services than there is from what's on offer from the pay TV providers, only my opinion of course, but I do use Amazon and Netflix a lot and find that the quality and choice is miles better.

Most people do, Max. The only people I am aware of who disagree are the usual naysayers on this forum! I'm sure they are only denying what the rest of us know is true for the hell of it. :rolleyes:

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Originally Posted by Mad Max (Post 35979602)
As much as half? I don't really know if that's the case, even if it is, there's still a lot of quality originals from both Amazon and Netflix.

It's nowhere near a half, but I certainly won't be counting them!

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35979627)
As there is virtually no sport on streaming at present I wouldn't agree with that

We're not talking about sport, Raider, we are talking about general entertainment such as TV series, films and documentaries.

We all agree that sport is a completely different kettle of fish.

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Originally Posted by cheekyangus (Post 35979681)
Haven't seen that since it was on ITV/STV. And I didn't have ITV Encore so I missed what came next.

We've seen every series of The Americans and found the programme very enjoyable, but it's not to everyone's taste I guess.

telegramsam 17-01-2019 18:44

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As I have said before on here I personally find more than enough entertaining programs on terrestrial TV to keep me happy. In fact I sometimes can't find enough spare hours in the day to watch everything I've recorded. So I have no need to sub to Amazon or Netflix. I'm sure there's some good programs on there but what I don't see I don't miss. Also,I don't here any of my work colleagues talking about any programs on Netflix or Amazon.

Mad Max 17-01-2019 19:29

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Originally Posted by telegramsam (Post 35979821)
As I have said before on here I personally find more than enough entertaining programs on terrestrial TV to keep me happy. In fact I sometimes can't find enough spare hours in the day to watch everything I've recorded. So I have no need to sub to Amazon or Netflix. I'm sure there's some good programs on there but what I don't see I don't miss. Also,I don't here any of my work colleagues talking about any programs on Netflix or Amazon.

They probably don't have them?

muppetman11 17-01-2019 19:33

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35979812)
But a lot of people want that, MM. There needs to be something for everyone.

I have had no difficulty at all picking out what we want to see from Netflix and Amazon and these are all originals. So I don't begrudge having stuff on those services that I don't want to see. However, with pay TV channels, it is a right old chore trying to pick out the very few good programmes from all the junk.

That's why I say Netflix and Amazon are much better value for money and at a cheaper price.

I have no problems finding terrestrial linear and pay TV linear shows , my Q box either auto records returning series or makes it near damn impossible to miss all the key shows airing.
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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35979812)
t's nowhere near a half, but I certainly won't be counting them!

https://www.theverge.com/2017/10/16/...rs-anime-films

Raider999 17-01-2019 22:15

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Originally Posted by OLD BOY (Post 35979812)
But a lot of people want that, MM. There needs to be something for everyone.

I have had no difficulty at all picking out what we want to see from Netflix and Amazon and these are all originals. So I don't begrudge having stuff on those services that I don't want to see. However, with pay TV channels, it is a right old chore trying to pick out the very few good programmes from all the junk.

That's why I say Netflix and Amazon are much better value for money and at a cheaper price.

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Most people do, Max. The only people I am aware of who disagree are the usual naysayers on this forum! I'm sure they are only denying what the rest of us know is true for the hell of it. :rolleyes:

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It's nowhere near a half, but I certainly won't be counting them!

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We're not talking about sport, Raider, we are talking about general entertainment such as TV series, films and documentaries.

We all agree that sport is a completely different kettle of fish.

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We've seen every series of The Americans and found the programme very enjoyable, but it's not to everyone's taste I guess.

As this thread is entirely about sport why are people talking about general entertainment, films etc in this thread.

Keep that for all the other threads please!

OLD BOY 18-01-2019 08:53

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Originally Posted by Raider999 (Post 35979858)
As this thread is entirely about sport why are people talking about general entertainment, films etc in this thread.

Keep that for all the other threads please!

Yes, we do seem to have strayed away from concentrating on sport!

vincerooney 18-01-2019 21:26

Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
Any more news on eleven sports going out of business? I'm throwing a party if it happens.

denphone 18-01-2019 21:46

Re: ESPN, BT, Euro, Premier and Sky Sports news
 
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Originally Posted by vincerooney (Post 35979943)
Any more news on eleven sports going out of business? I'm throwing a party if it happens.

Watch this space Vince l would say.


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