Why we’re all paying so much more for Netflix, and what we can do about it. Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjO When streaming first came onto the scene, it seemingly came with a promise: the movies and TV that you love, without ads, for a much cheaper price than cable. Less than 20 years down the line, it feels like that promise has been broken. Streaming is more expensive than ever, and prices just keep going up. Password sharing has been cracked down on, forcing more of us to pay to stream. And in the backdrop of all that, advertising is back with a vengeance, thanks to the rise of the cheaper ad-supported subscription tiers. As a consumer, this feels infuriating. But we’re not entirely at the whim of these companies. So why is all this happening? And what can we do to not go broke while still enjoying our favorite shows? Note: The title on this video has been changed. Previous title: Streaming got expensive. Now what? Vox's Even Better is here to offer deeply sourced, actionable advice for helping you live a better life. Read more here: https://www.vox.com/even-better Do you have a question on money and work; friends, family, and community; or personal growth and health? Send us your question by filling out this form, and we might turn it into a video for Even Better: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfiStGSlsWDBmglim7Dh1Y9Hy386rkeKGpfwF6BCjmgnZdqfQ/viewform Finally, if you're interested in learning more about the business of the entertainment landscape, check out Lucas' Screentime newsletter here: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/screentime Further reading: - https://www.theverge.com/23901586/streaming-service-prices-netflix-disney-hulu-peacock-max - https://variety.com/2023/digital/news/streaming-service-price-increase-1235784311/ - https://www.antenna.live/post/understanding-serial-churners - https://www.vox.com/recode/2023/1/5/23539590/streaming-losses-netflix-hbo-peter-kafka-media-column - https://www.businessinsider.com/netflix-wins-streaming-wars-this-chart-shows-why-2024-1 - https://www.bloomberg.com/screentime Vox.com is a news website that helps you cut through the noise and understand what's really driving the events in the headlines. Check out http://www.vox.com/. Watch our full video catalog: http://goo.gl/IZONyE Follow Vox on Facebook: http://goo.gl/U2g06o Or Twitter: http://goo.gl/XFrZ5H