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How to Watch US Streaming Services in the UK

From Hulu to HBO Max: How to Watch US Streaming Channels in the UK

Aug 18 2022

US streaming platforms such as Hulu and HBO Max have revolutionised how we consume American television shows and new film releases. From Selena Gomez's "Only Murders In The Building" to Zendaya's "Euphoria" and Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio's flick "Don't Look Up", Hollywood has been churning out award-winning entertainment content, but it can seem like it's solely available to those across the pond. We're here to tell you that's not the case!

Luckily, these very US streaming platforms have established lucrative deals with UK broadcasters, primarily Sky, which means we can now watch our favourite comedies, dramas, and thrillers without waiting months until they reach British screens.

These US to UK streaming deals may not guarantee the exact same release date as their American counterparts, nor may they have the entire catalogue of shows and films available for UK viewers. Still, the cons are little compared to dodging spoilers online for months. Read on to find out how to watch US streaming services in the UK.

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How to Watch HBO Max in the UK?

"The White Lotus", "Succession", and Edgar Wright's "Last Night in Soho" — some of America's most critically acclaimed shows and films are readily available to watch in the UK due to an exclusivity deal between Sky and HBO. Many of HBO Max's original shows are broadcast on Sky Atlantic at the same time as the US airdate and are free if you are a Sky subscribing customer.

Many other HBO titles, including the upcoming "Game Of Thrones" prequel, "House of the Dragon", are available on Sky's leading streaming service, NOW TV. For £9.99 a month, you can purchase NOW TV's Entertainment Pass, while their Sky Cinema pass is £11.99. Both options come with a seven-day free trial for first-time subscribers.

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How to Watch Paramount Plus in the UK?

Paramount Plus is the latest US streaming service to launch in the UK and several other European countries. A year after Sky confirmed its partnership with ViacomCBS (which has since been rebranded to Paramount), Sky Cinema customers can access Paramount Plus free from their box. At the same time, those without the subscription can pay a £6.99 monthly or £69.90 yearly fee following a seven-day free trial.

With plenty of big-name content such as the Emmy-nominated "Yellowjackets", "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds", "South Park", and the newly released "Top Gun: Maverick", you'll be spoilt for choice with titles ranging from MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, SHOWTIME and Paramount Pictures.

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How to Watch Netflix in the UK?

Netflix is the most popular and transformative American streaming service, which paved the way for other entertainment platforms. Netflix has birthed massive content, such as the sci-fi series "Stranger Things", reality television hit "Selling Sunset", and Sandra Bullock's" Bird Box". To continue its success, Netflix recently increased their prices to £10.99 per month for a standard subscription. It's also important to note that Netflix's content library varies in each country. Many big classics such as "Shawshank Redemption", "Pulp Fiction", and "Forrest Gump" aren't available in the UK — yet! Netflix is available to watch on your laptop, television, and any internet-connected device such as smartphones, tablets, and game consoles.

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How to Watch Disney Plus in the UK?

As one of the only US streaming platforms where you can catch box-office film hits from Marvel, Pixar, and National Geographic, Disney Plus is available to view on your Sky Q box app as part of an overall deal with Sky. The add-on service is billed at £7.99 a month, and a key feature is that they release their new shows weekly rather than all in one go.

Shows that are available to subscribers include the Star Wars series "The Mandalorian", Marvel Studios's "Ms Marvel", and Star Originals such as the Lily James starring miniseries "Pam and Tommy" and the Elizabeth Holmes biopic, "The Dropout".

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How to Watch Apple TV + in the UK?

UK viewers have had the chance to watch Emmy-nominated series such as "The Morning Show", "Severance", and "Ted Lasso" at the same time as American viewers thanks to Apple TV +, which is free for three months when purchasing an Apple device. Thanks to a "long-term" agreement between Sky and Apple, Sky Glass and Sky Q customers can stream Apple TV+ Originals through the app store.

A bonus is that NOW TV members can sign up for and purchase memberships on Apple devices using their Apple in-app purchases. A monthly subscription is just £4.99 after a free seven-day trial, while a yearly subscription is £49.99. Sky customers can access Apple TV+ content through their TV app store, while the app is also supported on Samsung, LG, or Sony products.

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How to Watch Peacock in the UK?

Peacock's library of content is available to watch on Sky Glass, Sky Q, Sky+, and Sky Go, which viewers can access from their box at home. Content is also available on NOW TV. Customers must purchase the Entertainment Pass for £9.99 monthly after a free seven-day trial for all first-time subscribers.

Titles from the NBCUniversal content library include "The Office", "Parks and Recreation", and "The Mindy Project", as well as the "Saved By The Bell" reboot and Tiger King's adaption, "Joe vs Carole".

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How to Watch Prime Video in the UK?

Amazon Prime content can be viewed via the Sky Q box app for Sky viewers. Viewers will need to sign up for a stand-alone Amazon Prime video subscription, which costs £7.99 per month or an annual subscription at £79. New customers get a 30-day free trial, so check out shows such as "This Is Us" and "The Marvelous Mrs Maisel" and films such as "House of Gucci" and "No Time To Die" before committing to a fee.

A bonus by signing up to Amazon Prime is that you can get other services such as free delivery for products ordered on Amazon.

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How to Watch Discovery Plus in the UK?

Discovery+ is available for Sky+ customers for free with Sky Q for 12 months, while Vodaphone pay-monthly customers can get the service free for six months. Discovery+ also has a free tier where registered users can access live television and 30-day catch-up from all of America's favourite reality channels such as Quest, Really, Quest Red, HGTV, Food Network, and DMAX without paying.

For a complete catalogue of their shows, including "90-Day Fiancé", "Deadliest Catch", and "Gold Rush", sign up for the Entertainment Pass, which is £3.99 a month or £39.99 a year in the UK.

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How to Watch Hulu in the UK?

Hulu is a US-based subscription streaming service that has yet to establish an exclusive deal with UK broadcasters and is therefore unavailable for those outside the United States, US territories, and US military bases. Furthermore, Disney+ owns a part of Hulu, but once again, this is only available to US viewers.

This is a shame, as Hulu is home to some of television's most recognisable and award-winning content. But no need to worry, as much of their content is dispersed throughout other platforms. For example, "The Handmaid's Tale" is available on Channel 4, while shows such as "Pam and Tommy" and "The Kardashians" are available on Disney+ in the UK.

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How to Watch Bravo in the UK?

Bravo TV is also unavailable in the UK due to the same geo-restriction barriers as Hulu. To access its library of content, which includes "The Real Housewives of Orange County", "Million Dollar Listing", and "Married to Medicine", you will have to look elsewhere. For example, Bravo TV's show "Below Deck" is available on Amazon Fire TV devices, Apple TV, or the British streaming service, Hayu.

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