While it's fun to escape and immerse yourself in a fictional story, sometimes, it's just more entertaining to see real people do real things and live real lives. From seeing ordinary people transform into stars through their talent, or seeing them hone and making a living off their craft, or bringing them together to fall in love, you can be sure to feed that reality TV need through the streaming services listed below. We've included some of the platforms best known for its selection, but also some mainstream sites with a decent library of reality shows you would enjoy.
If you already have Hulu’s on-demand streaming service, Disney+ and/or ESPN+ and you’re thinking about cutting the cord to get live TV as well, consider going with Hulu’s Live TV option. The reason? You get Hulu’s on-demand option thrown in for the price, so you’ll actually save money if you’re already using a Hulu account. Hulu + Live TV provides 90+ live TV channels, including popular sports and entertainment networks. You also get a selection of local channels, although not as many as some competitors, like Sling TV. As noted, Hulu + Live TV is one of the most inclusive packages available in the live TV space thanks to including Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu on-demand in the package.
$75.99/month • ABC, ESPN, TNT, TBS, Lifetime, Fox Sports 1, TLC, Bravo, CNBC, NBC, and 94 other channels.
One of the newest and most interesting options on the market today, Discovery+ launched in January 2021 with a lot of fanfare and heavy marketing. The service offers on-demand content from the entire Discovery, Inc., library of channels. And later in 2021, Discovery+ will also feature 24/7 live channels for many of its most popular programs. Note that the Discovery Inc., line-up of channels includes some of the most popular cable TV networks, including Discovery Channel, History Channel, Science Channel, HGTV, and others.
$4.99/month • 7 days free trial
Paramount+ is above all else a broadcaster-specific service. The service offers a large amount of CBS content, including new originals such as Star Trek Picard and Star Trek Prodigy. You can also watch live TV and some sports through this option.
$11.99/month • 7 days free trial • CBS local channels, CBS Sports HQ, CBSN, ET Live
NBC is getting into the niche streaming market with its Peacock streaming service. Similar to Paramount+, subscribers will be able to watch local NBC broadcasts, as well as original NBC shows that will be exclusive to Peacock. As well, you'll be able to access NBC's library of content stretching back for decades.
$5.99/month
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