Amazon’s Raising the Price of Its Ad-Free Streaming Service

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If you pay for an Amazon Prime Video subscription without ads, your monthly bill will soon be going up.

Starting soon, Amazon is increasing the price of its ad-free Prime Video plan from $2.99 to $4.99 per month. They’re also renaming it “Prime Video Ultra.”

Amazon Prime members can watch Prime Video, but the standard version includes ads. If you want to watch without interruptions, you’ll need to upgrade to an ad-free plan for $5 per month.

Prior to 2024, simply subscribing to Prime Video meant you could watch all its content ad-free.

Prime Video Ultra offers ad-free viewing, 4K streaming, and lets you watch on up to five devices at the same time. (Previously, the ad-free plan only allowed three streams.) You can also download up to 100 movies and shows to watch offline – that’s a huge library for your phone or laptop! Though, let’s be real, most people probably won’t download quite that many for a trip.

Amazon Prime members can now download up to 50 items and stream on four devices at the same time.

A typical Prime membership costs $139 per year. If you want to watch Prime Video without ads using that membership, it’ll bring your total cost to just under $200 annually. For those who only want Prime Video and don’t need the other Prime benefits—like free shipping—a standalone subscription costs $14.99 per month. This is a good option if you just want to watch shows like Bosch and its related series without buying anything else from Amazon.

The new Amazon Prime Ultra prices and specs go into effect on April 10.

TV Shows With Free 24/7 Channels

America’s Funniest Home Videos

You can find America’s Funniest Home Videos on Plex, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel. Before social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok, this show—a long-running ABC program since 1989—was the place to watch funny and often silly mishaps.

America’s Next Top Model

You can watch America’s Next Top Model on Pluto TV. This show was a big hit during the height of reality television, and while it hasn’t aged particularly well, that’s exactly what makes it fun to watch now – it’s perfect for a binge-watching session!

Bar Rescue

As a huge fan of reality TV, I already see Bar Rescue everywhere on Paramount Network, but I was excited to discover Pluto TV has a whole channel devoted to it! If you’re like me and can’t get enough of Jon Taffer yelling at bar owners, this is perfect – it’s basically Bar Rescue all day, every day.

Baywatch

You can watch Baywatch on Plex, Tubi, and The Roku Channel. If you’re feeling down, or just need some lighthearted escapism, the classic episodes of this iconic lifeguard drama are always available. (It’s hard to say why it was so popular, though!)

Beverly Hills, 90210

You can watch this channel on Pluto TV. It’s all about a popular teen drama from the 90s, featuring its memorable stars, fashion, and iconic looks.

Bob Ross

You can stream Bob Ross’s relaxing painting tutorials on Plex, Pluto TV, Tubi, and The Roku Channel. Get lost in the calm as he guides you through creating beautiful landscapes – perfect for unwinding and escaping the everyday!

CSI

You can watch the classic crime series and its spin-offs, like CSI: Miami and CSI: NY, anytime on Pluto TV and Roku. Get ready for non-stop investigations and crime scene drama!

Deal or No Deal

As a huge movie and TV fan, I always like to know where I can watch things, and it looks like you can find Deal or No Deal on Plex, Pluto TV, Roku, and Tubi. But here’s a fun fact: there are 605 episodes of the show! That adds up to over 302 and a half hours of content. If you really wanted to commit, you could theoretically watch it non-stop for more than 12 days without seeing a repeat! Now that’s a challenge…

Fear Factor

You can find classic episodes of this outrageous stunt show on streaming services like Plex, Roku, and Tubi. The show has recently been revived with a new host, Johnny Knoxville, but there’s always a ton of older content available to enjoy – perfect for a wild night in!

Gunsmoke

You can watch this show on Pluto TV and Roku.

Few shows are as perfect for a dedicated channel as Gunsmoke. This classic Western ran for 20 seasons and over 600 episodes on CBS, making it the longest-running scripted primetime series ever—until The Simpsons took the title.

I Love Lucy

You can watch I Love Lucy on Pluto TV. Even though the show first aired almost 70 years ago, people still enjoy watching Lucy, Ricky, Ethel, and Fred’s hilarious adventures today.

Judge Judy

You can watch Judge Judy on Pluto TV and Roku. If you enjoy seeing people sharply questioned by a no-nonsense judge (and there’s no shame in that!), then this channel is perfect for you. It’s hard to find a channel with more frequent outbursts!

Law & Order

As a huge fan of Law & Order, I’m so excited it’s available on Pluto TV and Roku! Seriously, with all the crimes, mysteries, and courtroom drama, it’s the perfect show to just have on all the time. It brings back such great memories of staying up late watching L&O on cable – now I can relive those days with the Law & Order channel!

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood

You can watch Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood on Pluto TV. If you loved Daniel Tiger, revisit the classic show that started it all! It’s full of the same warm, friendly feelings and cozy sweaters – perfect for a relaxing experience.

Murder, She Wrote

You can watch this channel on Pluto TV and Roku. To build an entire channel around one show – with only brief breaks for ads – you need a captivating main character. That’s why they chose Jessica Fletcher, the star of the classic mystery series Murder, She Wrote.

Mystery Science Theater 3000

Movie Sign, the classic show that makes fun of movies, is now easy to watch on several streaming services, including Plex, Pluto TV, Roku, Shout! TV, and Tubi. It’s widely available on most free ad-supported streaming platforms – and it didn’t take a futuristic year to make it happen!

Pokemon

I’m so excited this channel is available on Pluto TV and Roku! Honestly, trying to watch everything they offer might be a little crazy – it’s a non-stop stream of the classic card game, video game, and animated series we all love. It never stops, which is perfect for a fan like me!

The Price Is Right

As a classic game show fanatic, I was thrilled to see The Price Is Right getting the FAST treatment! And they’ve really thought of everything. There are actually two channels dedicated to the show. You can choose between the newer episodes hosted by Drew Carey, or go old-school with the legendary Bob Barker. It’s a fun little detail – you can even pick whether you want to watch in HD or stick with the vintage SD look, complete with all the 70s fashion! It’s a great way to revisit this iconic show whenever you want.

Star Trek

You can stream all kinds of classic Star Trek – the original series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager – on Pluto TV and Roku. There’s a dedicated 24/7 channel for each one! While binge-watching might not extend your lifespan, it’s a fun way to pass the time.

Survivor

You can watch this channel on Pluto TV and Roku. With 50 episodes, there’s plenty of strategic gameplay and competition. Plus, watching so much Survivor might actually come in handy if you ever need to rely on your survival skills!

The Tonight Show

You can find classic episodes of “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson” on Plex, Roku, and Tubi. If you’re looking for a nostalgic trip back to old Hollywood, this is a great choice! I recently started watching and saw a young Robin Williams being interviewed by Johnny Carson – it’s definitely worth checking out.

The Twilight Zone

You can now stream The Twilight Zone on Pluto TV! Remember those classic New Year’s Eve marathons? Now you can enjoy them any time. This FAST channel offers endlessly surprising and twist-filled episodes you won’t find anywhere else online.

Unsolved Mysteries

As a total cinema buff, I’m thrilled to see Unsolved Mysteries still going strong! You can find it on Plex, Pluto TV, Roku, and Tubi, which is fantastic. Honestly, you’d think after all this time, they’d have cracked every case, but nope – the mysteries endure! Prepare yourself for a constant stream of intriguing cases, dramatic reenactments, and, of course, the iconic Robert Stack. It’s a 24/7 channel dedicated to the unexplained, and I’m here for it!

The Walking Dead

You can find this content on Pluto TV, Plex, and Roku. Like many channels offering free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST), this content features older shows – some are decades old – that appeal to viewers accustomed to commercials. However, “The Walking Dead” premiered in 2010 and continues with new spinoffs. If you’re a fan of the original series, you can rewatch classic episodes on “The Walking Dead Universe” channel.

The X-Files

You can stream this content on Pluto TV. Revisit the classic series and try to solve the mystery of the black oil with Mulder, Scully, and Doggett. The truth is no longer out there – it’s right here on this free streaming channel!

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2026-03-13 20:59