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Over the past decade, video streaming services have become an entertainment juggernaut, delivering everything from schlock to Oscar-winning films. In fact, I stream all my favorite programs instead of paying for a pricey cable subscription. As PCMag’s video streaming expert, I know which services are worth your time and money. So leverage my recommendations to save cash with these Black Friday video streaming service deals.
Looking for more than just entertainment? Be sure to check out our editor-curated mega-guide to the Best Early Black Friday Deals.
Save on Sports Galore
Sports are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, but licensing deals make streaming them a tricky proposition. Fortunately, an ESPN+ subscription lets you view top-tier sports content, including live college basketball games and UFC bouts. It typically costs $119.99 per year, but you can get 12 months of action for $99.99.
One of the Best Streaming Bargains You'll Find This Black Friday
Hulu is an Editors' Choice pick with excellent original shows and all the material too adult for Disney+, even if you don't opt for the live TV add-on. And it’s even more worthwhile if you’re only paying $0.99 per month for a year, down from the usual $9.99. Catch up on The Handmaid's Tale for less than a buck per month.
Max Streaming Savings Through Summer
It no longer has the HBO branding, but Max is still the home to classic shows like Game of Thrones, The Sopranos, and The Wire. Max also streams DC superhero content, Discovery reality shows, and animation from Cartoon Network and Studio Ghibli. Max’s monthly, ad-supported subscription normally costs $9.99, but the price is slashed to $2.99 per month (for six months).
A Year of Peacock at 75% Off (!)
Peacock covers all bases when it comes to mainstream entertainment. Iconic network comedies and dramas from NBC? Check. Hit films from Universal? Check. Unhinged Bravo reality TV? Check. Peacock may not offer a free tier anymore, but you can save a considerable 75% by purchasing an annual subscription for $19.99 instead of $79.99. Or spend just $1.99 for six months.
Save on the Very Flexible Plex
Plex isn’t your typical video streaming service. With Plex, you place all your digital media files, from videos to music to pictures, onto a personal online server and stream from there. You’ll never have to worry about space again with a Plex Pass. Right now, a lifetime Plex Pass costs $89.99 with code FANSFIRST25, down from the normal $119.99.
For more top-notch expert-vetted deals, visit our Black Friday Hub, which includes up-to-the-minute savings and more specific category-based picks.