The new show on the Star Trek The franchise has landed. And for now, at least in the United States..., Star Trek:Discovery is available on just one streaming service:the new CBS All Access. This streaming service also throws live TV shows and other movies and shows into the mix.
So is it worth subscribing to CBS All Access just for Discovery? only? Is it a good deal overall? Or a waste of money.?
First, you should know that you can try CBS All Access for free, as a seven-day trial is available for those who want to see what it's all about. And if you don't like it, you get your money back.
Otherwise, CBS All Access offers two options:
Note: CBS All Access only works in the US and Canada. If you are in a different country, you will need to use a paid VPN service. The Best VPN Services The Best VPN Services We've compiled a list of what we consider to be the best virtual private network (VPN) service providers, grouped by premium, free, and torrent-friendly. Read More to subscribe and watch.
Both CBS All Access plans allow you to stream on up to two devices simultaneously. However, some live TV shows (such as NFL games) are not available on mobile devices.
CBS is compatible with just about every desktop and mobile platform you can think of, as well as Roku, the Amazon Fire TV / Fire TV Stick, Google Chromecast, and PS4 and Xbox One.
The new Star Trek:Discovery is the big exclusive that CBS All Access is betting on to attract people. But there is also other solid content available there.
Beating Netflix and others, CBS All Access can stream live events. The recently held Emmy Awards were shown live on the service. CBS also offers live broadcasts of NFL games on Thursdays. The upcoming Grammy Awards and Tony Awards will also air exclusively on CBS All Access. And you can also watch CBS News.
Important: Live streaming is not available everywhere. First check CBS's supported cities table.
Aside from Star Trek:Discovery , CBS All Access has a few other exclusive shows, the main ones being Big Brother and The good fight , a spin-off of The Good Wife .
Sad to say, this doesn't compare at all to the incredible variety of exclusives on Netflix. 15 New Netflix Originals You'll Watch In 2017 15 New Netflix Originals You'll Watch In 2017 Netflix is now producing its own original content. And some of the new Netflix originals coming in 2017 definitely look like they'll be worth a watch. Read More movies and TV shows. However, Amazon Prime does have some great TV shows that make it worth the asking price. Read more.
Of course, it would be unfair to compare only the exclusives. You can check out the full list of shows on CBS All Access to find out what else you get. Here are some of the highlights:
Again, although this list includes some big names, they are not exclusive. In fact, all the old Star Trek The shows are also available on Netflix, Amazon, and Hulu, in case you want to catch up on 50 years of Star Trek .
This begs the question, if you're a Trekkie, does the new Star Trek:Discovery Is only CBS All Access worth subscribing to? The first two episodes aired on regular TV, but in the US each subsequent episode will only be available to watch on CBS All Access.
Here's the thing:If you're outside of the US and Canada, Star Trek:Discovery will be available on Netflix at the same time as CBS All Access. This is bad news for North American trekkies.
So the question is do you want the rest of the CBS All Access catalog or do you prefer to get a VPN to watch Netflix from other countries? Which VPNs still work with Netflix? Which VPNs still work with Netflix? Netflix is cracking down on VPNs, but there are some that still work. Here are the best VPNs to use with Netflix. Read more.
Be careful, using a VPN violates Netflix's terms of service, so the company could shut it down at any time. Free VPNs don't work well with Netflix anyway, so you'll pay around $10 per month for a good Netflix-friendly VPN. That's the same cost as the ad-free version of CBS All Access, so what's the point of breaking Netflix's Terms of Service if you don't absolutely have to?
For American Trekkies, the new show shouldn't be a factor in the choice between Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime:Which one should you choose? Netflix vs. Hulu vs. Amazon Prime:Which one should you choose? It's been years since we've compared the big-hit streaming services Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. And with changes in pricing, content, quality, and interface, we thought it was time to take a fresh look. Read more . All three have all of the above. Star Trek shows, and none of them support the new show in the US.
You've probably bought that Hulu subscription thinking you'll get access to any show playing on TV. Unfortunately, CBS is the only network that doesn't support Hulu. Hulu users can watch old CBS series shows like Cheers , but not new episodes of current series like Discovery . Those might be available only after one season.
Things are even bleaker at Amazon. The catalog has some of the classic shows, but not all of the CBS vaults. As for the ongoing shows, don't hold your breath..
CBS All Access is worth it only if you're a diehard US or Canadian Trekkie, who wants to watch every new episode of Discovery how it's released If that doesn't describe you, you should save your money until CBS announces other exclusive shows you can't live without.
If you're on the fence about Star Trek:Discovery , or you've seen the show and think it's worth paying for, what do you think? Is CBS All Access worth it? Or is it too expensive for your current selection of shows?
