Amazon's Freevee to Be Discontinued as Streaming Landscape Evolves

The recent development in the streaming landscape has caught the attention of many. It appears that Amazon's ad-supported streaming platform, Freevee, is set to be discontinued in the near future, despite earlier assurances concerning its continuation.

According to a report from Deadline, Freevee will be gradually phased out in the upcoming weeks. However, fans of Freevee can take comfort in knowing that some of its original shows, such as Bosch: Legacy, Jury Duty, and Judy Justice, are now accessible on Prime Video and will remain so. Additionally, in regions where Freevee was available, users without a Prime membership will still be able to view its content without a paywall.

Freevee initially emerged in 2019 under the name IMDb Freedive, receiving a name change to IMDb TV shortly after, and ultimately rebranding to Freevee in 2022. It gained traction as a platform offering several Prime Video shows at no cost, which included titles like The Wheel of Time, The season I blossomed into adulthood, along with A League of Their Own. Notably, it earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for its unique reality series, Jury Duty.

The earlier implementation of advertisements on Prime Video this year has contributed to a blurring of lines between the two streaming services. Prime Video users now face an additional charge of $2.99 per month to enjoy their content without interruptions from advertisements.

While the streaming market may experience a slight contraction, an abundance of alternative options remains available for viewers. For further insights, consider exploring our ranking of the leading streaming services currently offered.