streamlikers.com

It truly is a beautiful time to be alive. Never do we have to worry about how we are going to keep ourselves entertained. If you are ever bored, no problem, just log into your favorite movie and TV streaming site and sit back for hours and hours of nonstop enjoyment. The 21st century is by far, the best century we could have asked to be born into. Bar none. Can you even imagine how people used to occupy their time back in the Victorian era? What were you supposed to do for fun back then? Make a candle? Today, there are so many streaming options that it can be overwhelming. In fact, there are many options for streaming movies and TV shows which can actually be a little time consuming to try and preview each one and figure out which streaming service(s) will be right for you. Sure, you do not have to pick just one. However, when it comes to big-name streaming platforms, having access to several can become pretty costly very quickly.

Each streaming site and app has its own individual monthly price tag. A cost that for each one separately does not seem like much, but once you subscribe to a few of them, well, you could find yourself paying upwards of $50, $60, or even over $100 a month to meet your streaming needs. But how is one to decide on an affordable number of streaming services? Each one, too, has its own inherent strengths and weaknesses.

Netflix is an invaluable source of original stand-up comedy specials. Maybe you have heard the joke about how soon enough Netflix is going to give an hourlong special to every single comic in the industry based on just how much stand-up material they put out. It's just a matter of time. Nevertheless, if you are a lover of stand-up comedy, Netflix is definitely a good option - that being said, it's not the greatest, in my opinion, when it comes to interface and user features. So, that's something you would have to reconcile before deciding if Netflix (the king of streaming) is right for you.

Then there is always Amazon Prime Video, which is the service you want if you enjoy critically acclaimed films and drama series such as The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel or The Man in the High Castle. Plus, Amazon is great for those of us who want to easily be able to add premium channels (for an added fee, of course) to the Amazon interface. In addition to Amazon's original and syndicated content, then, you will also be able to watch HBO or Showtime material. However, Amazon has the worst buffering speeds and video quality - so, another plus and another minus.

Finally, we have Hulu - the streaming service for those who don't want to completely cut the cord with traditional cable. Not only do they offer a live TV option (again, at a steep additional charge), but they are one of the few streaming services that offer plenty of current TV episodes – you just have to wait 24 hours after they've aired to access them. However, with Hulu you also have to put up with some annoying interface issues.

So, the main takeaway from all of this is that there is no one streaming service that is perfect for everyone. And, even among the mainstream ones, it can be very expensive to get access to enough of them so that you can switch between them when one isn't working for you. Plus, if you don't have a lot of money to spend on streaming services, you might find yourself totally lost (unless, of course, a friend or family member happens to share their login information with you)? but that's always a gamble.

Before you resign to the idea that streaming movies and TV shows may not be for you, consider the many free movie and TV streaming sites available. Actually, there are a lot of them. Some people enjoy these types of sites because they don?t have to spend money on things they can't afford, like movie tickets or cable packages.

Unfortunately, though, finding a dependable and safe free movie and TV streaming site can be more of a difficult endeavor than one might think. ?Quality? is not exactly the word that I would use to describe a great deal of free streaming sites on the web. Many of them, in fact, are not truly free nor do some of them actually let you stream anything at all. Finding a solid one usually requires a hefty amount of research and trial and error. Luckily for you, though, I have done all of the heavy liftings on this end so that you do not have to - and I am more than happy to only bring you the best of the best when it comes to free streaming sites.

The downside of free streaming movie and TV sites is that many of them are filled with ads, which can make them difficult to enjoy. Additionally, these sites can be home to viruses and Trojans, which can put your computer at risk. It is important to be aware when looking for a free streaming site that you are aware of the risks involved.

I highly recommend using a Virtual Private Network to protect your information from hackers. I also recommend grabbing a good ad blocker and antivirus software. The site we will be looking at today, though, is already fully vetted by me - so, no need to worry. Without further ado, let's take a look at Stream Likers, shall we?

Design

Upon landing on the StreamLikers website, I must say that I am impressed. The site is sleekly designed, minimalistic, and easy to use. I enjoy the vintage feel of the lime green logo against a white background. There is a great deal of negative space on this site, which I believe lends it a pretty professional look. Aside from a sparse site menu bar at the top of the page, which lets you browse by Movies, Most Viewed, Genres, or Series and TV Shows, all you will find is a search bar. Simply type in the movie or show you are looking for and, voila, let StreamLikers find it for you. Also, for those of you who might be interested in simply browsing through a pre-made list (rather than searching by keyword), you can click on ?use the old Stream Likers site? and watch it transform before your eyes.

Content

Although this site may have some useful information for those looking for older content, it is not always up to date and does not contain many popular films or television shows. I conducted a quick search for Schitt's Creek and was surprised to find that, even though this show is very well known and mainstream, the site did not have a single episode. I guess what I am trying to say is that the selection available on this site is not ideal. There are definitely scores of other free streaming sites out there that dwarf StreamLiker. That being said, I get the impression that this site is a newer one? So, perhaps it is just a matter of time before their library grows and evolves.

Mobile and Desktop Experience

Unfortunately, as is often the case with streaming sites, this one does not have an app. However, the mobile experience is decent. The site is completely optimized for mobile devices- so, if you prefer to watch your movies on the go, you have nothing to worry about.

Suggestions that I have for Stream Likers

First and foremost, I want this site to expand its library significantly. Again, I am hoping that eventually it will grow. However, as it stands currently there are not nearly enough titles for this site to become my go-to free streaming search engine.