Caroline Petrow-Cohen and Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times (TNS)Two years after its launch, Amazon’s free ad-supported streaming service Freevee is shutting down, the company confirmed this week. Shows that play on the app will be available for free on Amazon’s Prime Video service even if a viewer does not pay for a subscription. The change comes about 10 months after Prime Video launched a lower-cost option for subscribers that included advertisements. Freevee originals, including the documentary-style comedy series “Jury Duty” and drama “Bosch: Legacy” are also available on Prime Video. While Amazon is doing away with Freevee, the model of free ad-supported streaming services remains promising as consumers look to limit discretionary spending, experts said.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 14, 2024 11:43 UTC