Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
As many of us dove back into the routine of a full work week, some streaming stories from the week’s news may have slipped by.
The end of December and the beginning of January is, for many of us, simultaneously the best and the worst time of year. It’s the best time of year because of all the fun that comes with the holidays — including at least a little time off for most. But it’s also the worst because heading back to work after that time off is…an adjustment, to say the least.
We at The Streamable can’t lay a word of blame on you if you missed the following streaming stories because you were nose-to-the-grindstone at work. Just catch yourself up with our list of streaming news pieces you may not have noticed over the course of the week!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
Hallmark+ sets March premiere for ‘Hope Valley 1874’
The Hallmark+ streaming service is a must-have for any fans of Hallmark’s ubiquitous, family-friendly programming. Not only can fans watch titles from the Hallmark Channel and its companion cable networks on demand with a subscription, they can also enjoy Hallmark+ original shows and movies that won’t be found anywhere else.
“When Calls the Heart” is one of the most beloved titles on Hallmark platforms, and now the show is getting a new prequel series called “Hope Valley 1874.” The original series will star Bethany Joy Lenz and Benjamin Ayres, and as announced on Monday, will debut on Hallmark+ in March. See the trailer for the show below!
Hallmark+
Hallmark+ is a cable-free subscription service that offers thousands of hours of Hallmark’s signature feel-good programming in the form of movies and ongoing series. Nearly all media found on the service is exclusive to the Hallmark brand, created either specifically for Hallmark+, or pulled from another source such as Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Mystery, or Hallmark Family. The service can be added as a channel to Prime Video.
First Los Angeles Lakers game on Apple Vision Pro announced
Back in October, the Los Angeles Lakers partnered with Apple on a deal that will see six Lakers games stream on the Apple Vision Pro headset. On Monday, Apple announced the schedule of those games, beginning on Friday, Jan. 9, when the Lakers take on the Milwaukee Bucks at 10:30 p.m. ET.
The games will be presented by Apple and Spectrum, the Lakers’ regional sports network partner. The games will be available live in Apple Immersive through either the Spectrum SportsNet app or the NBA app. Customers will be able to watch in the Lakers’ regional broadcast territory of Southern California, Hawaii, and parts of southern Nevada, including Las Vegas.
See the schedule of Lakers games to be presented on the Apple Vision Pro headset in the chart below.
| Date | Time (ET) | Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jan. 9 | 10:30 p.m. | Milwaukee Bucks |
| Thursday, Feb. 5 | 10 p.m. | Philadelphia 76ers |
| Friday, Feb. 20 | 10 p.m. | LA Clippers |
| Thursday, March 5 | 10 p.m. | Denver Nuggets |
| Tuesday, March 10 | 11 p.m. | Minnesota Timberwolves |
| Monday, March 30 | 10 p.m. | Washington Wizards |
YouTube to allow viewers to filter Shorts from search results
As reported by PC Mag on Friday, YouTube is adding a new filter to its search options to allow watchers to remove Shorts from their search results, allowing them to find long-form video results more quickly if that’s what they’re looking for. As the platform currently works, search queries return with a mix of Shorts and long-form options, which many viewers find tiresome to sort through. The Shorts filter option will likely roll out soon.
YouTube TV
YouTube TV is a live TV streaming service with more than 60 channels for $82.99/month. This plan includes local channels 32 of the top 35 cable channels, and regional sports networks (RSNs) in select markets. The base plan includes more than 100 live channels, including major broadcast networks like ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, as well as popular cable channels such as ESPN, CNN, FX, USA Network, and TNT. Local channels are included in most markets, making YouTube TV a full replacement for traditional cable for many viewers.
Renewal announcements for ‘Emily in Paris,’ ‘The Pitt,’ ‘Mayor of Kingstown’
Netflix greenlights ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 6
Although only released on Dec. 18, there’s a good chance that most “Emily in Paris” fans have already devoured the show’s fifth season. The show took its titular character to Rome in Season 5, but any anxiety that Emily wouldn’t be returning to her old stomping grounds for another season was put to rest on Monday, when Netflix announced that the show had been renewed for a sixth season. No timeline was revealed on how long it would take for the show to return, but past seasons of “Emily in Paris” have typically taken around a year to turn around.
Netflix
Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.”
‘Mayor of Kingstown’ Season 5 confirmed to be the show’s last
On Monday, Paramount revealed that Taylor Sheridan’s series “Mayor of Kingstown” would be back for one more season on Paramount+. It’s hardly a surprise that Season 5 of “Mayor of Kingstown” will be its last, considering Sheridan’s contract with Paramount is ending in the coming years. Season 4 of the show was released on Paramount+ on Dec. 28.
Paramount Plus
Paramount+ is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 40,000+ TV show episodes from BET, CBS, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr., and more. Get free access with a Walmart+ subscription.
Paramount+ includes “1883,” “Tulsa King,” “Star Trek: Discovery,” “SpongeBob SquarePants,” and “PAW Patrol.” Subscribers can watch the NFL, college football, The Masters, college basketball, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, Serie A, and NWSL. The service also offers the option to watch your live CBS affiliate. The upgraded ad-free package includes premium movies and shows from Showtime.
‘The Pitt’ gets Season 3 order ahead of Season 2 premiere
Season 2 of the pulse-pounding medical drama “The Pitt” made its premiere on HBO Max on Thursday, Jan. 8. But a day earlier, Warner Bros. Discovery removed any fears that the show wouldn’t come back for a third season. The company has officially renewed “The Pitt,” and fans can likely expect Season 3 of the show sometime in the early part of 2027.
HBO Max
HBO Max is a subscription video streaming service that gives access to the full HBO library and exclusive Max Originals. There are hubs for content from TLC, HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, TCM, Cartoon Network, Travel Channel, ID, and more. Watch hit series like “The Last of Us,” “House of the Dragon,” “Succession,” “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” and more. Within HBO Max, B/R Sports allows users to watch live NBA, MLB, NHL, March Madness, and NASCAR events.