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With access to hit NBC series as well as original programming, Universal Pictures movies straight from the theaters, trendy summer reality TV shows, and live sports like Sunday Night Football and the Tour de France, Peacock is β in my humble opinion β the streaming service to beat. Though, despite all its pros, it does have a couple major cons: it's expensive and does not offer a free trial.
(At least) one of those things just changed, though, thanks to Prime Video's just-announced partnership with NBC Universal. Peacock Premium Plus (the ad-free streaming tier) is now available as a Prime Video add-on subscription. That means Prime Video subscribers can now access Peacock directly through the app. Plus β and here's the real kicker β it comes with a free seven-day trial. Since Peacock no longer offers its own trial of any kind, this is a huge deal. With a full week of free access, you'll be able to watch a specific movie, series, or live game without having to pay for a full month. Finally.
Just be sure to cancel your subscription before you get charged the full amount.
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"At Amazon, we are always working to make customersβ lives better every day," Mike Hopkins, head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios, said in a statement. "These new agreements with Comcast NBCU are fantastic for millions of customers, who are looking for the fastest and easiest way to find all their entertainment and sports in one place."
Peacock joins the likes of Paramount+, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Starz, AMC+, and more as an official Prime Video add-on subscription. It gives you access to the full library of shows and movies alongside Prime Video's own movies and shows, making your streaming life a whole lot easier.
Peacock Premium Plus (as a standalone subscription and as a Prime Video add-on) costs $16.99 per month or $169.99 per year after a free seven-day trial. Considering Prime Video often offers some of the best streaming deals on its add-ons throughout the year, we are already waiting to see that price drop in the near future.
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