The popular video platform YouTube is entering the world of TV. The company offered thousands of TV shows in addition to the movies from the library.
For many people, YouTube is still a free video platform with ad support. Now the company is taking another step in the field of TV. With this step, YouTube offers thousands of series episodes, as well as movie options that you can watch for free. Here are the details!
YouTube to offer free TV shows with ads
YouTube said in an announcement that it is offering free TV shows with ads to US users. However, many TV shows appeared in the library. Added shows include TV shows such as Hell’s Kitchen, Andromeda, Heartland and Unsolved Mysteries. The company says the viewing experience includes ‘brand new smooth navigation’.
The platform will offer about 4,000 free TV episodes, in addition to the 1,500 movies available. In addition, many sections in the library will have 5.1 audio support and the option to view 1080p.
The company will rival other platforms with its new service
YouTube’s service will put it in competition with ad-supported TV and streaming services such as Peacock, Disney+ and Tubi. The company hopes to keep US users connected to its platform with the free TV shows it has added. Having most episodes of multiple series will also prevent users from going to other platforms such as Netflix.
Until last year, YouTube was trying to fill in the content gaps through YouTube Originals. However, in early 2022, he announced that he was giving up on these goals. The platform has been particularly successful with shows such as Cobra Kai, but it has not posed a threat to services such as Amazon Prime and Netflix. Despite all this, expectations for YouTube’s latest move are high.
