Netflix is great. We can all agree on that. Sometimes there is actually too much choice and that can make it difficult to choose what to watch and - heaven forfend - cause arguments between friends, lovers, and family.
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That being said, despite the huge amount of choice on there, there are a few glaring omissions from the world's most popular streaming platform. One is definitely Game of Thrones.
- As a subscriber in the U.S., you can rent out the first four seasons of Game of Thrones DVDs for $8. It costs as much as Netflix’s monthly subscription but hey, we’re talking of GOT here, its definitely worth investing.
- HBO's Game of Thrones is returning for its eighth and final season on Sunday, April 14th, and fans can expect to see six movie-length episodes to bring the George RR Martin-based story to its end.
- Record and download every episode of Game of Thrones or any show from HBO. Download recordings to your device so you can watch on the go, offline. And videos from popular streaming websites like HBO GO, HBO NOW, Netflix, Hulu.
It's probably the biggest TV show on the planet right now, and they can pretty much get away with anything that they want, but shouldn't the two giants just come around the table and create something that works for everyone?
Well, enough people on the internet think so, for sure. Loads of folks have been online lamenting the fact that they can't get their fix of dragons, death, and incest.
As a subscriber in the U.S., you can rent out the first four seasons of Game of Thrones DVDs for $8. It costs as much as Netflix’s monthly subscription but hey, we’re talking of GOT here, its definitely worth investing.
Obviously, this is most likely down to the fact that HBO, who make Game of Thrones,has large and pretty lucrative contracts with Sky Atlantic in the UK, and others around the world. They also don't want to do a deal with Netflix, it is thought.
Basically, HBO see Netflix as a direct rival in the world of premium entertainment and have maintained that they won't share any shows with them from the early days.
Bad luck, GoT fans - it's probably never going to happen. For a bit, they did have some of their stuff on Amazon Prime, but that contract is now up and they are no longer available.
It's not just bad news for fans of medieval incest drama. HBO also make several of the best TV shows of all time, which will not be available on Netflix either. The Wire, The Sopranos, and Band of Brothers are all off the table too.
If you want to see Game of Thrones legally in the UK, your best bet is to get Sky Box Sets or set a reminder for the series. They'll surely be re-running everything to death in the lead up to the next - and final - season.
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The Final Season of Game of Thrones premieres on Sunday, April 14, 2019. So I thought it was time to go over the numerous ways HBO is available to you without a cable TV subscription. Just a few years ago cord cutters were devoid of ways to watch HBO. Now there are nearly as many places to watch HBO Online as there are dead Starks.
HBO’s streaming service is top notch. Aside from Game of Thrones, HBO’s biggest hit ever, you receive all the original content offered by HBO. Hit shows like True Detective, Silicon Valley, Veep, Westworld and more are all at your fingertips. Furthermore, it’s not just the current seasons that are available, but the entire HBO originals archive.
Missed out on The Wire? You can binge watch it. Didn’t catch the last episode of Sopranos?
Okay, I was really tempted to just end the post there. If you don’t know why that’s funny, then you really need to watch the last episode of Sopranos.
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Think of all the Original Series HBO has produced over the years. These HBO streaming services provide access to nearly all of it on demand. Furthermore, you have on-demand access to a movie catalog that rivals Netflix and Amazon Prime.
So let’s get into all the ways you can watch HBO
How to Watch HBO without Cable
HBO on Hulu TV
If you subscribe to Hulu, they also offer HBO for $14.99 per month. You can sign up for a 1-month free trial and test out their service and add HBO.
Hulu lets you watch HBO on a number of Smart tvs and streaming devices like Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast. You can also watch iOS, Android, and Windows Smartphones and Tablets, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and much more. As I wrote in my Hulu TV review, Hulu now offers live channels as well. Furthermore, HBO is available to all customers whether they are subscribed to the Live TV service or just Hulu’s on-demand library.
Watch HBO on PlayStation Vue
PlayStation Vue is a great way to watch HBO online and also get a ton of TV channels without needing a cable provider. Vue’s entry package costs $44.99 per month and delivers over 50 channels over the internet. Adding HBO will cost an additional $15 per month.
These are channels you would typically see as part of a cable package like Freeform, Discovery, and of course HBO. While you may assume that Vue is only available on PlayStation, that isn’t the case. Vue is also available on Amazon Fire TV and other streaming devices. See our review of PlayStation Vue for more details on what channels are available and device support.
HBO on Amazon Prime
If you subscribe to Amazon Prime then you have access to Amazon Channels. Amazon Channels allows you to add certain channels to your Prime subscription so you can watch them through your Amazon Prime Video App. HBO is available through Amazon Prime for $14.99 per month and you can even watch HBO for free through this 7-day free trial.
Watch the HBO Now App
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HBO Now has been available since April of 2015. It’s essentially HBO’s streaming service HBO Go without a cable TV subscription. It provides access to everything HBO has to offer on demand, and current seasons of shows are available the minute they air. That means you can watch Game of Thrones when everyone else in the world does and not have to wait until the next day.
HBO Now is available on Apple TV, Roku, Chromecast, iOS devices, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, and Android devices. Below are instructions for signing up for the series on each device. HBO Now provides a 1 Month free trial regardless of the device you own. After the first month, the price is $14.99 per month and you can cancel any time since you are not locked into a contract.
HBO Now on Apple TV, iPad, and iPhone
HBO Now is already loaded on Apple TV. Simply fire up the app and follow the onscreen instructions. If you are using your iPhone or iPad, simply download HBO Now from the iTunes store.
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Signing up was a breeze. Simply click the “download on the app store” button above to install HBO Now to your iPhone and iPad. You may have to log in to your iTunes account to continue. Once the app is downloaded, fill out the form pictured below and you are ready to enjoy everything available to traditional HBO subscribers.
HBO Now app requires iOS 7 or later and is compatible with iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. HBO Now can be viewed on your television through either the Apple TV HBO Now app or by simply using airplay to cast HBO Now to your Apple TV from an iOS device.
HBO Now on Chromecast and Android
HBO Now has updated their app to support Chromecast on Android and iOS devices. To sign up, simply download HBO now from Google Play store to your Android device (or iTunes using the link above for your iPad or iPhone). You can then cast HBO from your phone to your TV via Chromecast.
Watch HBO on Amazon Fire TV, Fire TV Stick, or Kindle Fire tablet
Download the HBO NOW app from the Amazon Appstore for Android. Then start the app and follow the onscreen instructions. Once you’ve downloaded the app to one Amazon device, you can download HBO NOW to the rest of your Amazon devices by navigating to Settings and selecting Sync Content on the devices you want to use.
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Watch HBO on Roku
Navigate to the Channel Store on your Roku player. You can search the channel store for HBO NOW. Once you locate the channel, select “Add Channel” and confirm the selection when prompted. If you have set up a PIN, you will be prompted to enter the PIN number. Press the Home button, HBO NOW should now be one your home screen. Start the app and follow the on-screen instructions.
Watch HBO on DirecTV NOW
AT&T’s DirectTV Now service provides subscribers with popular pay-TV networks over the internet. This will allow you to watch the Game of Thrones Online, along with many other HBO shows.
While DirecTV NOW’s entry-level package is a $50 per month, it includes HBO. The service is available on iOS, Roku, Android, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, most modern web browsers and more.
DIRECTV NOW currently offers a 7-day free trial.