EPIX NOW Review
EPIX NOW was a movie and TV show streaming service app from the EPIX channel owner MGM Studios. The service is now called MGM+.
Review
We tested EPIX NOW and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. EPIX NOW is compatible with Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Google Chromecast, Roku, Android TV, iPhone/iPad, Android Phone/Tablet, Mac, Windows, LG Smart TV, Samsung Smart TV, Sony Smart TV, and VIZIO Smart TV.
Content
Originals
EPIX NOW has original series like “Get Shorty,” starring Chris O’Dowd and Ray Romano; “Berlin Station,” starring Richard Armitage, Ashley Judd, and Richard Jenkins; “Deep State,” starring Mark Strong and Joe Dempsie; “Pennyworth,” the origin story of Batman’s butler Alfred; “Godfather of Harlem,” starring Forest Whitaker; “Perpetual Grace,” “LTD,” starring Sir Ben Kingsley; and “Belgravia” from Julian Fellowes.
Original docu-series such as “PUNK,” from John Varvatos and Iggy Pop; “Elvis Goes There,” with Elvis Mitchell; “Slow Burn,” based on the hit podcast; late-night comedy “Unprotected Sets,” from EP Wanda Sykes; the return of Mark Burnett’s boxing competition “The Contender.”
Other original documentaries include “Alive,” “Serena,” “This is Home,” “Under the Gun,” “Danica,” “Forgotten Four: The Integration of Pro Football,” “Election Day: Lens Across America,” “Deep Web,” “Foreman,” “Underwater Dreams,” “Schooled: The Price of College Sports,” and “Straight/Curve.”
TV Shows
Watch series like “RuPaul’s Drag Race: Untucked,” “War of the Worlds,” “Domina,” “Punk,” “The Contender,” “NFL: The Grind,” “America Divided,” “The Eisen Hour,” and more.
Movies
EPIX taps a library of over 15,000 films including classic + iconic franchises such as “Arrival,” “Bill & Ted: Face the Music,” “Like a Boss,” “James Bond: Skyfall,” “Gemini Man,” “Terminator: Dark Fate,” “Rocketman,” “The Avengers,” “Judy,” “The Hustle,” “The Addams Family,” “Child’s Play,” “A Madea Family Funeral,” “Thor,” “Captain America: The First Avenger,” “Dora and the Lost City of Gold,” “Overboard,” “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,” “Creed II,” “Transformers: Dark of the Moon,” “Bumblebee,” “Fast Color,” “Pet Sematary,” “Nobody’s Fool,” “What Men Want,” “A Quiet Place,” “The Spy Who Dumped Me,” “A Simple Favor,” “Super 8,” and more.
Features
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for EPIX NOW.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Offline Downloads
EPIX NOW allows you to download certain content for offline viewing.
Compatible Devices
EPIX NOW is compatible with these devices:
- Amazon Fire TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- Roku
- Android TV
- iPhone/iPad
- Android Phone/Tablet
- Mac
- Windows
- LG Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Samsung Smart TV (AirPlay)
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV (AirPlay/Google Cast)
EPIX NOW is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
720p HD
(Up to 1080p HD)
Most video streams are in 720p HD. Some video streams are available in 1080p HD.
Stereo/Surround Sound
Most content has stereo audio, with some content available in surround sound.