When I learned that we would be moving to LA for The Hunny's job, I knew it was time to cut cable. Our rent has gone up dramatically and I just don't NEED all the channels a cable providor makes you have. This blog has also become a larger priority in my life, and I have so many Netflix shows to catch up on, I have significantly downsized my DVR list. There are now only a handful of shows that I NEED to watch and even those I still DVR and watch later. That got me thinking as to which TV channels I NEED and what shows I could still cut out. Here's what I came up with:
PBS for Downton Abbey {2015} and Sherlock {2016} when they return.
AMC for The Walking Dead {Halloween 2014}.
BBCA for Doctor Who {August 2014} and everything David Tennant.
So that really brings me down to only three channels. If I went with the season pass iTunes route for Community, Downton Abbey, Sherlock, Being Human, The Walking Dead, Doctor Who and Psych it would run around a little over $160. Less than $15 a month.
We all know the networks would never let us pick and choose which channels we want to include in our cable bill, but Apple is giving us nice options. Add in Netflix {$7.99 per month}, Amazon Prime {$80} and Hulu Plus {$7.99} for alternative viewing. Add those to the shows I need and it comes in at a easy $37 a month compared to $160 I was paying before.
Many of you have told me you have let your cable go for good! What will the future hold for TV and movie viewing? Only time will tell. But the future is looking bright!
Many of you have told me you have let your cable go for good! What will the future hold for TV and movie viewing? Only time will tell. But the future is looking bright!
What shows do you NEED to keep? Have any of you done away with cable?
