MagellanTV Review
MagellanTV offers 3,000+ documentaries and series that span nearly every topic. Among the platforms titles is “Life Is One: Growing Up Sunbear,” along with curated documentary sections for 4K space films like “Hubble Eye in The Sky 4K,” true crime content such as “Customs,” and stay-at-home travel guide programs like “Germany From Above.” New programs arrive on the service every week.
The subscription costs $6.99 per month, but you can also pay on a quarterly ($17.97) or annual ($59.88 per year) basis. There is a free seven-day trial and you can also browse the site without subscribing and watch a five-minute preview of any documentary.
Review
We tested MagellanTV and other subscription streaming services for more than 100 hours. MagellanTV 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
TV Shows
There are thousands of docu-series that cover a variety of genres such as biography, space, science & tech, mind & body, earth, travel & adventure, nature, ancient history, early modern, current history, war & military, true crime, historical drama, and art & culture. For instance, the service offers titles like “Secrets of the Universe,” “Deadly Dates,” “Psychic Investigators,” “Urban Legends,” and lots more.
Movies
There are documentaries that recount historical events, explore the criminal mind, as well as the strange worlds of paranormal and alien obsessions. Titles include “Venus: Death of a Planet” 4K, “Murder in Paradise,” “Tracking Russian Hackers,” “The Norse: An Arctic Mystery,” and tons of other high-quality, 4K films that explore many niche topics.
Features
No Parental Controls
There are no parental controls for MagellanTV.
Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Disney+, Max, Hulu, Netflix, Paramount Plus, Peacock, Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, and STARZ have parental control features.
Up to 5 Devices
MagellanTV allows you to stream on up to 5 devices simultaneously.
Offline Downloads
Only on mobile platforms.
International Access
MagellanTV is available everywhere, however, because of restrictions on the rights to some programs, not all shows are available in every country.
Compatible Devices
MagellanTV 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
- Sony Smart TV
- VIZIO Smart TV
MagellanTV is not compatible with PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo, or onn devices.
Tech Specs
1080p HD
(Up to 4K UHD)
Most video streams are in 1080p HD. Some video streams are available in 4K UHD.
Some Surround
Stereo/Surround Sound
Most content has stereo audio, with some content available in surround sound.