YouTube Now Lets You Stream Full Seasons Of TV Shows For Free
Looking to jump into the booming streaming industry, YouTube has announced it will be allowing users stateside to stream full seasons of ad-supported television shows, including Hell’s Kitchen, Heartland, and Unsolved Mysteries.
In total, the online video platform will offer 4,000 episodes at its initial launch, adding to the existing 1,500 movies available to stream for free. Many of the titles are available in 1080p, with 5.1 surround-sound audio on supported devices.
By offering full seasons of binge-worthy television, YouTube no doubt hopes to increase the amount of time users spend on its network. In fact, the platform said it has already reached over 135 million people via smart televisions in the country in the past year.
Furthermore, to make for a better viewing experience, the site said it would be unveiling a new streamlined navigation system and banner art, intended to make finding new shows—be it to rent, purchase, or watch with ads—a more intuitive task.
In the future, the platform says users can look forward to up to 100 new titles each week, all of which can be accessed via its website, mobile app, or smart televisions.
