Discovery + — Reality & Documentary

Discovery+ is a leading non-fiction streaming platform featuring true crime, documentaries, lifestyle, food, home renovation, adventure, science, and reality programming from Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, ID, and Magnolia Network. Most Discovery+ content is available on demand, while many network shows premiere on their original channels before arriving on streaming.

                                                Crunchyroll — Anime

Crunchyroll is the world's leading anime-focused streaming platform, featuring simulcasts from Japan, popular shonen anime, fantasy, action, romance, comedy, and anime movies. Most new episodes are released shortly after Japanese broadcast, usually on Saturday and Sunday mornings/afternoons ET, depending on the Japanese broadcast schedule.

                                                          Shudder — Horror

Shudder is a premium horror, thriller, and supernatural streaming platform specializing in horror movies, cult classics, original series, thrillers, documentaries, and international genre films. Unlike traditional TV networks, most Shudder content is available on demand, with Shudder Originals and exclusive premieres usually released on Thursdays at 3:00 AM ET. The popular “The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs” typically airs on Friday nights at 9:00 PM ET during new seasons.

Acorn TV — British Crime Drama

Acorn TV specializes in British, Australian, New Zealand, Irish, Canadian, and European television, with a strong focus on mystery, crime dramas, detective series, period dramas, comedies, and international programming. Most Acorn TV content is available on demand, with new exclusive episodes typically released on Mondays at 3:00 AM ET or weekly on Mondays.

                                                           BritBox — British TV

BritBox is a premium streaming platform specializing in British television, BBC and ITV classics, crime mysteries, detective dramas, comedies, documentaries, and period dramas. Most BritBox content is available on demand, while new BritBox Originals and exclusive premieres generally arrive on Thursdays at 3:00 AM ET or Fridays at midnight ET, depending on the release schedule.

                                          MGM+ — Premium Movies & Originals

MGM+ (formerly EPIX) is a premium entertainment platform featuring original dramas, crime thrillers, science fiction, horror, historical series, documentaries, and a large MGM movie library. Most MGM+ original series premiere weekly on Sundays at 9:00 PM ET, with streaming availability typically beginning at 12:00 AM ET on premiere day.

                                      Sundance Now — Indie & True Crime

Sundance Now is a premium streaming service focused on critically acclaimed dramas, British mysteries, international crime series, thrillers, documentaries, and independent films. Most Sundance Now programming is available on demand, with new exclusive series typically released on Thursdays at 3:00 AM ET. The platform is especially popular with viewers who enjoy BBC-style mysteries, European crime dramas, and prestige television.

                                                                      ESPN+

ESPN+ is a premium sports streaming platform featuring live sports, exclusive games, documentaries, original shows, UFC pay-per-view events, college sports, soccer, hockey, baseball, and basketball coverage. Unlike traditional streaming services, ESPN+ programming changes daily based on the sports calendar. Most live events are scheduled around evenings and weekends, while original shows and documentaries are available on demand.

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