“Free is the right price,” or so the expression goes. Xfinity has taken that expression to heart, as the company has been offering free weekly access to premium cable channels or streaming services for its Xfinity TV and internet customers all year long.

This week, Xfinity users get free access to content from MGM+, the streaming platform owned by Amazon that was formerly known as EPIX NOW. From Monday, May 8 through Sunday, May 14, Xfinity TV and internet customers can watch MGM+ by saying “Free This Week” into their voice remote or through X1 or Flex devices, and via the Xfinity Stream app.

One of the highlights of MGM+’s library that Xfinity users will get free access to this week is the original sci-fi series “From.” The show invites viewers to unravel the mystery of a nightmarish town in middle America that traps all those who enter. As the unwilling residents fight to keep a sense of normalcy and search for a way out, they must also survive the threats of the surrounding forest – including the terrifying creatures that come out when the sun goes down.

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February 20, 2022

It’s been a busy few months for MGM+, and all the more so because up until January, the service did not exist. Before then, MGM+ lived as the premium cable channel EPIX and its streaming sibling EPIX NOW. Those two offerings were combined into one at the beginning of 2023, and rebranded as MGM+. This evolution was made possible by Amazon's purchase of MGM in 2022.

Xfinity users have enjoyed a wide variety of content thanks to the Free This Week program. Last week, the company offered free access to titles from Anime Network, as well as the free streaming platform Xumo Play. Other Free This Week partners have included the documentary streaming platform Curiosity Stream, UP Faith & Family, Acorn TV, and even top-end streamers like HBO Max.

If you’re an Xfinity user who decides to stick with MGM+ after your free viewing week is over, you can snag a monthly subscription for just $5.99. This will give you complete access to shows like “From,” as well as “Billy the Kid,” “A Spy Among Friends,” and a wealth of hit movies from the MGM vault.

7-Day Trial

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MGM+ App

MGM+ is a premium subscription streaming service from Amazon MGM Studios that features a curated library of theatrical films, original series, and classic entertainment. It focuses on high-quality, cinematic programming with an emphasis on Hollywood movies, prestige dramas, and action-oriented storytelling.

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The service includes MGM+ Originals such as “From,” “Godfather of Harlem,” and “Billy the Kid,” along with a rotating selection of recent films and an extensive catalog of legacy titles from the MGM film library. Its lineup is designed for viewers who prefer a more curated, movie-first streaming experience rather than a broad, everything-at-once catalog.

MGM+ operates as a standalone subscription service and is available through its own app as well as via add-on channels on platforms like Prime Video, Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and other major streaming devices. Subscribers can stream on-demand, with many titles available in HD and select content in 4K.

With its focus on cinematic storytelling, exclusive originals, and a streamlined catalog, MGM+ appeals to viewers looking for a premium, film-forward alternative to larger general-purpose streaming platforms.

7-Day Trial

$6.99+ / month

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