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I already have it!

Edited August 25, 20223 yr by Soapsuds

3 hours ago, ironlion said:

I know change happens and all that stuff but it kind of sucks. Never did I imagine about 12-13 years ago that broadcast television would cave like this. it's amazing how cable was the next big thing and just fell to streaming so quickly.

It was bound to happen when the monthly subscription rates rose so sharply over the last two decades.

On 8/6/2022 at 2:29 AM, Chris B said:

I've been subscribed to Peacock from day one just because I wanted to watch Days commercial free. Then I noticed their original programming is really strong so I've stuck around. I actually haven't watched Days in a few months, but I'm hopeful they do add classic episodes

Thank you! I thought i was only one enjoying some of their content. 

Personally, I feel the title for the poll is incorrect. You're not paying $4.99 to watch Days on Peacock. That's the price for Peacock itself. It should have been "Will you pay a monthly subscription for Peacock?"? Similarly, I think polls should be created for the other streamers as well just to see if people are willing to pay for any of them.

Currently, I pay for Netflix + DVD (it's a legacy account), Prime Video (via annual Prime plan), Hulu+Live TV, Paramount+ (student discount rate), Disney+ and HBO Max (free via legacy AT&T wireless service). I have a free Peacock account which I've been unwilling to upgrade. Yes, it's five bucks but until now I've yet to be given a reason to subscribe.

I wouldn't pay $4.99 for Peacock. I could possibly switch to Xfinity if I wanted to and get Peacock for free with ads. I own my own routers and cable modem, so I would need to see if the modems I have are "accepted" or "doable" by Xfinity. However, I'm fine with my internet company, and I'm in no dire need to switch over because of a television show. No. 

No. No. No.

I'll download DAYS episodes if torrents are available and that's that. 

Yes, I do pay for streaming services (Paramount +; Prime Video). Paramount + fits me better if that makes any sense as a viewer. As for Peacock, the premium stuff they offer for movies, I already have. Their shows, for the most part, don't seem as appealing as compared to the television shows that Paramount + offers. But, that's just me. Call it $5 a month or whatever, but Peacock needs a lot of help trying to gain subscribers.

If Peacock can offer what Disney+ can offer (which frankly, no one else can), then it will continue to be a challenge as it currently is for Netflix, HBO Max and Discovery+, etc.

In other words, every streaming service needs to find their own version of the MCU and they’ll be sitting pretty. 😂 

On 8/5/2022 at 8:35 AM, teplin said:

I get it for free through Comcast, though I'm sure that won't last forever. I'm inclined to say I wouldn't pay for it because I find nothing else of value on Peacock. If the show moves to a less-than-daily schedule, which is probably likely, I suppose I'd buy a month every so often and binge. All bets are off if they actually uploaded '70s, '80s and '90s episodes, though -- that would definitely make me a subscriber. 

 

Same

 

And yeah, I would pay for it if I didn't. $4.99 is nothing.

On 8/12/2022 at 7:34 AM, Noel said:

I'll download DAYS episodes if torrents are available and that's that. 

‼️‼️‼️‼️Agreed!

No way are they going to upload every episode they ever made. But if they were to put up just one complete year from the 60s, 70s, or 80s, I'd sign up. Maybe 1984, or 1976, or 1965/66?

Edited August 15, 20223 yr by Jdee43

Never and even if it's free I can't stomach the scooby doo hour with Ron, Ken and Albert in charge. 

On 8/11/2022 at 6:39 PM, Errol said:

Personally, I feel the title for the poll is incorrect. You're not paying $4.99 to watch Days on Peacock. That's the price for Peacock itself. It should have been "Will you pay a monthly subscription for Peacock?"? Similarly, I think polls should be created for the other streamers as well just to see if people are willing to pay for any of them.

Currently, I pay for Netflix + DVD (it's a legacy account), Prime Video (via annual Prime plan), Hulu+Live TV, Paramount+ (student discount rate), Disney+ and HBO Max (free via legacy AT&T wireless service). I have a free Peacock account which I've been unwilling to upgrade. Yes, it's five bucks but until now I've yet to be given a reason to subscribe.

You can change the title. Wouldn't bother me. You are the boss.😂

Honestly, I don't know the DAYS viewer base to be honest. I keep thinkihng about the 18-34 year-old demographic as well as 35+. Does the baby boomer or traditionalist generation watch DAYS religiously? What about socioeconomic status? I can only imagine a traditionalist or a baby boomer who have watch DAYS for 25+ years to find out that "their show" is no longer on NBC. In order to watch it, they would have to pay for it by subscribing to Peacock for $4.99 plus tax a month. Sure, they don't fit the key demographic as 18-34 year-olds are considered to be especially valuable to advertisers, but I guess we'll have to wait and see how this turns out. However, if the majority of DAYS viewers pertain to a lower socioeconomic status, then I don't see a potential gain for Peacock. 

So now will you play $1.99?

28 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

So now will you play $1.99?

Or $19.99 for 12 months, which will cover DAYS *final* season (hopefully not).

Considering what other streaming services are charging, that's a great deal. 80% of homes subscribe to at least 1 streaming service. All these people complaining that they don't know how to use streaming - well, they sure know how to use the internet to post on boards. That's what makes the whole Doug & Julie showing how to stream a bit ridiculous. Millions of older Americans already use streaming regularly. And the ones that are 65+ have never mattered financially to the networks aka advertising so losing them is really losing nothing. However, gaining a few subscriptions from older folks is $$$.

Is this great? No. It's not much different than when the NCAA Football Championship is shown on ESPN.

I'm canceling mine and subscribing in September for the lower price.😊😁

6 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

That's what makes the whole Doug & Julie showing how to stream a bit ridiculous. Millions of older Americans already use streaming regularly. And the ones that are 65+ have never mattered financially to the networks aka advertising so losing them is really losing nothing. However, gaining a few subscriptions from older folks is $$$.

I don't think doing the thing with the Hayeses is a bad idea at all. It's a neat promotional opportunity, and the fact is there's a lot of older fans who are still slow to adapt if they don't have a service already, usually hooked in by younger relatives. I will never forget the days of Facebook women asking how to "log in to the Hula" for AMC and OLTL. 

The real problem is the way this is being done - at the last minute seemingly, with minimal PR rollout and promotion even now less than two weeks away, like they're shoving an unwanted relation off onto the equally struggling platform and telling them it's their job to keep Peacock alive or die.