CNN+ Review
CNN+ was a subscription streaming service that included 12 hours of live news and on-demand access to shows like “Parental Guidance with Anderson Cooper,” “5 Things with Kate Bolduan,” “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” and “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” The service features journalists like Chris Wallace and Audie Cornish.
The service lasted less than a month. It debuted on March 29, 2022 and ended on April 28, 2022.
Some of the programs and personalities from the service went to HBO Max, some went to discovery+.
Review
We tested CNN+ and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. CNN+ is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
Originals
CNN+ had many original shows, including “The Newscast with Wolf Blitzer,” “Big Picture with Sara Sidner,” “The Source with Kasie Hunt,” “Boss Files with Poppy Harlow,” and “Parental Guidance with Anderson Cooper.”
There were also limited series like “The Murdochs: Empire of Influence.”
TV Shows
The service featured established hits like “Eva Longoria: Searching for Mexico,” “Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown,” “United Shades of America with W. Kamau Bell,” and “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy.” Pre-existing shows have since moved to discovery+.
Movies
A selection of documentaries appeared on CNN+, including “The Last Movie Stars,” Ethan Hawke and Martin Scorsese’s documentary about Hollywood power couple Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman.
Compatible Devices
CNN+ is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (Google Cast)
CNN+ is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, or onn devices.
