Why I'm turning off Netflix and switching to Amazon Prime Video

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When it comes to thebest streaming services,Netflixhas for a long time been my number 1, but quietly Prime Video has emerged with some essential viewing that has changed my mind.

It may not have the sheer number of new titles each month as Netflix but Prime Video’s focus on quality (in two meanings of the word) over quantity has won me round. Of course, Netflix is still often the place to watch some of my favourite movies, but Prime Video’s hit rate is in my opinion, much higher. Here are 3 reasons why I think it’s now the better option.

1. Choice cuts

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I feel like I’ve pretty much exhausted many of the classics on Netflix, while many of the newer originals are fairly formulaic.

Perhaps that’s a bit harsh on the big N, it has produced some fantastic shows and even Oscar-winning movies likeAll Quiet On the Western FrontandMarriage Story,but I feel like a big proportion of releases now are either trashy reality TV (which has a place) or identikit teenage dramas.

In recent years Prime Video has had exclusive access to some of the best films released. Current best picture winnerEverything, Everywhere, All at Onceis only streaming on Prime Video for example, as isThe Whale -the movie that won Brendan Fraser an OscarandTriangle of Sadness(another Oscar nominee).Some movies are even making the switch from Netflix toAmazon, with the beautifulThe Peanut Butter Falconnow instead on Prime Video.

When it comes to series, I’d have to give the edge to Netflix still (providing they don’t cancel my favourites), but Amazon has been going big in this area recently. Spy thrillerCitadelis one of the biggest budget TV shows ever made while there are also blockbuster fantasy series likeLord of the Rings: The Rings of PowerandThe Wheel of Time. The Marvelous Mrs MaiselandThe Boysare fantastic but my favouritePrime Video exclusive is US Office creator Greg Daniels’Upload.

2. Pricing and Perks

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In simple terms, Prime Video is better value, whether you plump for it as part of anAmazon Prime deliverypackage or just as a standalone service.

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A standard Prime subscription (with Prime delivery) will set you back £8.99/$14.99 a month while Netflix’s standard (ad-free) package is £10.99/$15.49. If you’re looking for the basic options for both services, Netflix’s ad-supported plan costs £4.99/$6.99 a month while Prime Video on its own (without any ads) comes in at £5.99/ $8.99 a month. A pound/couple of dollars a month is a small price to pay to get rid of adverts.

Netflix did have a basic non-HD plan, coming in at $8.99/£6.99 monthly but has nowbeen cancelled(like so many Netflix shows).

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Also in Amazon’s favour is the fact that the standard Netflix plan will only offer up to 1080p streaming. If you have one of thebest TVsyou’ll have to upgrade to Netflix Premium (£15.99/ $19.99) to make the most of your setup. Prime Video offers 4K resolution at no extra price.

At the end of the day, if you’re after ad-free 4K streaming, you could be paying more than double on Netflix.

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As a younger service, I feel like Prime Video is still in its experimental phase. Netflix has gone too mainstream now. Prime Video has a massive selection of titles that have much quirkier, less commercial premises.

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