3. IsItBullshit: SelectTV

IsItBullshit: SelectTV

I snagged it a few weeks ago, when it was on sale through TheMarySue. It has its advantages and disadvantages. On one hand, it gets me easy access to a number of stuff that is already free online. It also either cuts the commercials, or allows my adblocker to run on videos that, when I use on the actual websites (i.e. CW, CBS), typically don't allow it. So, I get commercial free content easily without having to go the Hulu commercial free route. Further, I get access to content that I wouldn't have access through Hulu (i.e. CW, CBS).
However, there is no Playstation apps, so I'm stuck running it off my ChromeBook (Yes, I know, not the best personal computer, but my last one got damaged in a flood and I didn't exactly have the funds to buy I new Mac or PC). Some content doesn't load on my ChromeBook; even though I have SelectTV, which should give me access to videos from all the basic networks, some videos wont stream or work on the Chrome OS (Looking at you, ABC). In other words, be aware that it may not be the perfect Hulu replacement.
The big question is what do you actually get? You're not wrong in that you don't get much except broadcast channels and a few random stuff no one cares about. It is quite similar to what Hulu was when it got started, in that it is mostly just an organizer of various broadcast channels content. If you are looking for something to fill the growing gap of content Hulu has been loosing thanks to Prime & Netflix deals, CBS and CW are all you're going to end up with. No regular uploading of episodes from AMC, USA, Comedy Central, SyFy, or other channels are available on SelectTV.
Given all of this, I personally discontinued any automatic renewal of my account. It might be worth it if you can find a discount, have an OS that can handle all the videos, and you get the same commercial free experience as I do. Plus, it is much cheaper than HuluPlus. It doesn't have the variety of Sling, but you can at least watch at your on leisure. Then again, all the content is available in that fashion anyways (albeit, typically not commercial free).

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