What you missed in streaming this week; Peacock NFL games in Dolby, new episode of ‘Adnan Syed,’ more
What you missed in streaming this week; Peacock NFL games in Dolby, new episode of ‘Adnan Syed,’ more
It’s entirely possible that the TVs in your house have been tuned to nothing but football content. The NFL got back to action on Thursday night ahead of a larger slate of games on Sunday, and college football is barreling toward its Week 2 matchups. With all the live game action and analysis available on top sports channels, viewers may not have had time to check in on any other streaming news.
We’ve kept track of the less-major stories of the week as we always do, and we’ve got our list of stories you may not have seen as the week passed. Check out the top streaming stories you might have missed below!
Which streaming stories did you miss this week?
More streaming done on Roku than on broadcast in July
Roku is one of the most popular streaming operating systems in the world. Viewers can watch free TV shows and movies with the ad-supported Roku Channel streaming service, or purchase premium streaming subscriptions like Netflix, Disney+, and many more through their Roku device.
On Wednesday, Roku touted Nielsen data that showed streaming on Roku-powered streaming devices and smart TVs accounted for 21.4% of all TV viewing time in July 2025, surpassing the 18.4% share claimed by broadcast TV. July was the third month in a row that viewing on Roku players outstripped viewership of broadcast TV channels. Broadcast is likely getting a big rebound in September with the return of college and pro football, but the data demonstrates the power and popularity of the Roku brand.
Roku Channel
The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.
HBO Max releasing new episode of ‘The Case Against Adnan Syed’
The 2019 HBO show “The Case Against Adnan Syed” is a documentary series that reviews the case of Adnan Syed, a man convicted of the killing of Hae Min Lee. The case took multiple twists and turns and captured the attention of the entire nation.
On Thursday, Sept. 19, HBO Max will release a new episode of the series. The show features exclusive access to Adnan, and the new episode will show the turns the case took after a suspect from the original investigation is caught assaulting a woman. The case is brought back to life in the aftermath, dragging in state prosecutors and creating a political tug-of-war.
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.
Season 4 of ‘Bel-Air’ to wrap series starting Nov. 24
The Peacock-original series “Bel-Air” has told the story of “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” in a fresh, new way for modern audiences. The dramatic series follows the life of Will, a young man who moves from the tough streets of Philadelphia to the swanky neighborhood of Bel-Air with his aunt and uncle.
Season 4 of the series will be its last, and will see Will try to balance the fun and excitement of his senior year of high school with the expectations that he has for himself. This week, Peacock announced that Season 4 will premiere on the streamer starting Monday, Nov. 24.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
Peacock to begin offering NFL games in Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos is the next evolution in surround sound. It adds extra layers of sound, ensuring the audio you’re listening to feels like it’s coming from all around you. It’s a more immersive listening experience, and it usually comes with premium streaming content.
On Thursday, Peacock announced that it was adding Dolby Atmos to its “Sunday Night Football” games, becoming the first streaming service to offer the audio format. All NFL games streaming on Peacock this year will offer Dolby Atmos on devices that support the format, at no extra cost to customers.
Peacock
Peacock is a subscription video streaming service from NBCUniversal that includes original shows, blockbuster movies, and classic television series. Peacock is home to “Yellowstone,” “The Office,” and original hits like “Poker Face” and “Bel-Air.” You can also watch live sports and NBC programming, including the NFL, MLB, WWE, the Olympics, the Premier League, NASCAR, the French Open, college football and basketball, and the PGA Tour. Premium Plus subscribers can stream their local NBC feed in all 210 markets.
EverPass Media locks up distribution rights for streaming-only NFL games
EverPass Media is a joint venture between RedBird Capital and the NFL, and offers commercial establishments like bars and restaurants a distributor for top digital events. EverPass helps distribute NFL games, UEFA Champions League soccer, and a lot more to these businesses.
On Thursday, EverPass announced partnership agreements with Prime Video, Netflix, and Peacock to distribute all streaming-only games to commercial establishments this year. That means you can watch any games appearing on these streamers at your local watering hole, as long as it has a subscription to stream EverPass products.
Prime Video
Prime Video is a subscription video streaming service that includes on-demand access to 10,000+ movies, TV shows, and Prime Originals like “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” “Jack Ryan,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The Boys,” and more. Subscribers can also add third-party services like Max, Showtime, STARZ, and dozens more with Prime Video Channels. Prime Video also offers exclusive live access to NFL Thursday Night Football.
FloSports announces launch of FloWrestling streamer
FloSports is continuing to expand its lineup of streaming platforms. The company rolled out its FloCollege streamer in 2024, and on Wednesday, it announced the launch of its new service, FloWrestling.
The FloWrestling platform will offer personalization, immersive tournament brackets, athlete rankings, live streaming, and AI-driven video technology. It will replace Trackwrestling and Arena as the go-to source for brackets, and will stream more than 1,000 events from United World Wrestling, USA Wrestling, NCAA Duals, High School duals, state tournaments, and more. An annual subscription to FloWrestling costs $150 per year.
FloSports
FloSports is a subscription video streaming service with unlimited access to live events across 25+ sports, plus over 300,000 hours of sports competitions live or on-demand, exclusive behind-the-scenes coverage and interviews, original programming, news, expert commentary, films, documentaries, weekly studio shows, podcasts, and more.