How is it possible that the most popular TV series of all time makes a comeback after 17 years but most of the people around the world end up missing it?
‘Friends Reunion’ or ‘The One Where They Get Back Together’ was released back in May but the majority of the people around the world were unable to watch it.
The reason? Two words.
‘Geo restriction’
The reunion episode was released exclusively on HBO Max, a streaming platform only available for people in the US (or the ones with VPN).
And it’s not just HBO Max, there are many other streaming platforms that are not available in Canada.
This means that there are tonnes of good content that people in Canada are deprived of.
Let’s go through a list of streaming services that are not available in Canada
Peacock TV
Price plan:
- Peacock Free: Limited library
- Peacock Premium: $4.99 per month (with ads)
- Peacock Premium Plus: $9.99 per month (without ads)
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
A fairly new streaming service, launched on 15th April 2020, Peacock TV is an OTT platform launched by NBCUniversal. And as of 29th July 2021 it has very rapidly gained around 54 million users. It is available in the US and is expected to be expanded in Canada and European countries in the coming year.
Read our guide: How Canadians can watch Peacock TV in Canada.
Hulu
Price plan:
- Hulu basic: $5.99 per month (includes ads)
- Hulu (No Ads): $11.99 per month with unlimited access to library
- Hulu + Live TV: $64.99 per month (complete library + access to live channels)
- Hulu (No Ads) + Live TV: $70.99 per month
Region Availability:
USA and Japan only
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
Launched back in October 2007, in it’s 13 years in service the platform has gathered 42.8 million users and has one of the widest and most customizable subscription plans
Read our guide: How you can watch Hulu in Canada.
HBO Max
Price plan:
- $9.99 per month (with ads)
- $14.99 per month
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
It was launched last year in May 2020 and in 14 months has gathered an astounding 67.5 million users. HBO Max houses all the HBO shows as well as all the latest Warner Media releases on the platform as well.
Read our guide: How to watch HBO Max in Canada
NBC
Price plan:
- $4.99 per month (with ads)
- $9.99 per month (with no ads)
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
National Broadcasting Company has launched 95 years ago, back in 1926 and undergoing various changes and merges still is operational today. It is the parent company of Peacock TV.
With NBC you get access to additional channels like:
- Bravo
- CNBC
- Oxygen
- Universo
- USA
- MSNBC
ABC
Price plan:
Free or comes mainly as an add-on with streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, etc.
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
American Broadcasting Company is an on-demand service that is home to some of the most acclaimed television shows e.g. Modern Family, American Idol, and Dancing with the Stars to name a few.
YouTube TV
Price plan:
$64.99 per month
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
YouTube TV is a US streaming television that was founded in 2017. Currently it houses more than 85 channels from all genres and networks and is owned by YouTube, a subsidiary of Google.
ESPN+
Price plan:
- $6.99 per month
- $69.99 per year
- $13.99 per month: Bundle with ESPN+, Disney+, Hulu
Region Availability:
Available only in the United States
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
A well-known name in the sports world, and now an OTT sports streaming platform for sports lovers. It has 14.9 million active users as of July 2021 and is the US’s leading sports streaming platform.
Voot
Price plan:
- Free
- INR 99 per month
- INR 999 per year
Region Availability:
Available only in India
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
- KaiOS
Voot is an Indian streaming platform that caters to a ton of local shows and movies from the region. It also has some original series that you can stream in Canada.
SonyLIV
Price plan:
- INR 299 per month
- INR 699 for 6 months
- INR 999 for 12 months
Region Availability:
Available in India, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Maldives, Bhutan, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand.
Device Availability
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
SonyLIV is an Indian streaming service that is available in Asia and Middle East, but is still unavailable in Canada. From live sports, to all the Indian local shows and SONY subsidiary channels, it has them all.
The CW
Price plan
Free
Region Availability
Available in the United States.
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- Chromecast
- Xbox
CBS and Warner Bros partnered to make a new streaming platform that was launched back in 2006. You can watch CW via its official website or download its app available on the mentioned above devices.
Sling TV
Price plan:
- Orange: $35 per month
- Blue: $35 per month
- Orange/Blue Bundle: $50 per month
Region Availability:
Available in the United States only.
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
Sling TV is one of the cheapest and most affordable when compared to other live streaming platforms. It caters to a ton of channels and has even two sets of packages suitable for all the people out there.
Philo TV
Price plan:
- $25 per month
Region Availability:
Available in the USA only.
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
Philo TV was founded in 2010 at Harvard University as an experimental streaming project for dorm rooms to become a full fledged company that provides services nationwide in the USA.
BBC iPlayer
Price plan:
- Free
Region Availability:
Available in the UK only.
Device Availability:
- Desktop/PC (Windows, Mac, Linux)
- iPhone/iPad
- Android
- Amazon Firestick/Fire TV
- Roku
- Apple TV
- Smart TV
- PlayStation
- Xbox
BBC iPlayer is one of the few streaming platforms that are not only free but also gives their users an ad-free experience. It caters to all the BBC shows, sports and even has access to live streams of all the latest sports and leagues.
Channel 4
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
- UK
- Ireland
- Switzerland
Device Availability:
All devices
Channel 4 is one of the top free-streaming services in the UK and the vicinity. It has access to a lot of new shows and movies that are sometimes exclusive to the streaming service as well.
9Now
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
Australia only
Device Availability:
All devices
One of Australia’s free streaming services, Channel 9 or 9Now has a ton of OG shows and movies that never get old. It provides everything from news to sports to entertainment 9Now has more than 9 million users
Redbox On Demand
Price plan:
- Live TV: Free
- $6 per month: limited library
- $8 per month: unlimited streaming + 4 kiosk rentals a month
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Redbox was initially a video rental company that rented out DVDs, Blu-Rays, 4K UHD rentals and even video games through it’s kiosks spread throughout the US.
Funimation
Price plan:
- Free: with ads
- Funimation Premium: $5.99 per month
- Funimation Premium Plus: $7.99 per month
- Funimation Premium Plus Ultra: $ 99.99 per year
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Funimation was founded in 1994 as a company that dubbed and distributed Japanese anime in the USA. Notably, Dragon Ball Z was brought to the US by Funimation.
Epix Now
Price plan:
$5.99 per month
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Epix is known for producing original content, documentaries and providing its users with a wide array of classic film franchises with 1000s of TV shows and movies.
Comedy Central
Price plan:
- Free (limited content)
- Free with Pluto, Sling TV, and Paramount+ subscriptions (Only in US)
- Free Live TV with YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV subscription (Only in US)
Region Availability:
- US
- Europe
- India
- Australia
Device Availability:
All devices
Comedy Central is known for airing stand-up specials and the famous satirical series “South Park.” If you are in for some daily dose of laughter, this one right here is your answer.
Showtime
Price plan:
- $10.99 per month
- $99 per year
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Showtime is a domestic TV network that can be found as an add-on service on various top streaming services like HBO Max, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video as well.
ITV Hub
Price plan:
- £3.99 per month
- £39.99 per year
Region Availability:
UK only
Device Availability:
All devices
ITV Hub is your go-to streaming service if you want to find out some family friendly quality shows and movies that you can stream. From all the award winning shoes, documentaries, and drama, there is something for everyone.
Screambox
Price plan:
- $4.99 per month
- $35.88 per year
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Screambox (evident from its name) is an on-demand platform that houses all the movies, films, series related to the genre of horror. Name any horror movie and it’s very much likely that you will find the titles here.
Fandango Now
Price plan:
- $19.99 to buy
- $5.99 to rent
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
FandangoNow is not a subscription-based streaming service, rather it offers the users the option to buy or rent movies whenever you feel like, which is like the DVD store, but in a digital form.
DC Universe
Price plan:
- $7.99 per month
- $74.99 per year
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
DC Universe started as a house for all the movies from the DC franchise, but it became dysfunctional in 2021 after the emergence of HBO Max. Now, the DC Universe has a plethora of past issues of DC comics that the users can read.
Stan
Price plan:
- $10 per month: 1 Screen
- $14 per month: 3 screens + HD
- $19 per month: 4K Ultra HD
Region Availability:
Australia only
Device Availability:
All devices
Stan is another Australian OTT streaming service that emerged in 2015. You can have unlimited movies and show that you can stream all with a 30-day free trial included. As of May 2021, Stan has around 2.3 million users
AMC Plus
Price plan:
- $8.99 per month
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
AMC+ was just recently launched back in 2020 and harbors a combination of award-winning movies and shows.
TVNZ
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
New Zealand only
Device Availability:
All devices
TVNZ is a free streaming service that is based out of New Zealand. It is a free-to-air broadcasting channel that also offers on-demand TV and movies. It is commercially funded and generates all the revenue through advertisements.
TNT
Price plan:
Available with YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo TV subscriptions (US Only)
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
TNT Drama is a Warner Media subsidiary that caters to a ton of classic titles along with sports like NBA and AEW. According to the latest figures, TNT is received by around 89.5 million household subscribers.
Foxtel
Price plan:
$25 per month
Region Availability:
Australia only
Device Availability:
All devices
Foxtel is an Australian native streaming service that operates various Aussi streaming services and broadcasting channels within the region. From sports to various entertainment channels, it has them all.
Channel 5
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
Available in the UK only.
Device Availability:
All devices
Channel 5 is a free English streaming service that offers every taste of content from classic, sci-fi to comedy, and much more. However, this video on demand channel is only available in the UK just like Channel 4 due to content licensing and content distribution policies.
DirecTV Now
Price plan:
- $69.99/month
- $84.99/month
- $94.99/month
- $139.99/month
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
DirecTV Now is an American TV streaming service similar to YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo TV, and Hulu + Live TV. This streaming service offers live TV and on-demand content from up to 140+ different channels, including ESPN, TNT, HBO Max, Starz, EPIX, and much more.
SBS on Demand
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
Australia only
Device Availability:
All devices
The best thing about SBS on Demand is that this Australian VOD service is entirely free. All you need to do is register your account and watch all the available content anywhere on your favorite device. From TV shows, movies to live TV and sports, everything is free to watch on SBS on Demand. However it is only available within the territory of Australia due streaming rights policies.
Disney+ Hotstar
Price plan:
- Super $12/Year
- Premium $20/Year
Region Availability:
India and Indonesia
Device Availability:
All devices
Disney+ Hotstar is totally different streaming service from Hotstar Canada. Disney+ Hotstar offers all the Disney+ content plus content from different channels such as HBO, Star Plus, Star Sports, Fox Life, ABC and etc.
SyFy
Price plan:
Available with Hulu + Live TV, NBC Universal, YouTube TV, Sling TV Blue, Fubo TV, or AT&T TV Now (US Only)
Region Availability:
US Only
Device Availability:
All devices
SyFy is a US streaming service owned by NBCUniversal that offers one of the best sci-fi movies and TV shows. You can access Syfy with Hulu + Live TV, NBC Universal, YouTube TV, Sling TV Blue, Fubo TV, or AT&T TV Now subscription in the USA.
Vudu
Price plan:
- Free
- Rental and Buying (prices varies based on the movie and tv show)
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Vudu is an American streaming and digital store owned by Fandango Media from where you can rent or buy the latest movies and TV shows online. It also offers free content to watch if you have a registered account.
SkySports
Price plan:
- £25/month
- £9.98/month mobile membership
Region Availability:
UK and Ireland
Device Availability:
All devices
SkySports is an online British sports streaming where you can watch almost every live sports event including Football, F1, Rugby, Cricket, Boxing, Golf, NFL, Tennis, Racing, Darts, NBA, Netball, GAA, MMA, and others.
Fox
Price plan:
- Free (Limited Content)
- Available with Sling TV, Hulu+ Live TV, YouTube TV subscriptions.
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
Fox is an American Broadcast Company owned Fox Corporation that offers both cable TV and online streaming service. Fox offers variety of content through its different channels such as Fox New, Fox Sports, Fox Business, and Fox TV.
VH1
Price plan:
Available with Philo, Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo TV, Pluto TV, and AT&T TV
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
VH1 is US based cable TV service owned by ViacomCBS. Initially this cable TV service was created by Warner Amex Sattelite Entertainment that is a part of Warner Communications who also the original owner of MTV.
TF1
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
France
Device Availability:
All devices
TF1 is a French online TV channel that is entirely free to watch. This free to air TV channel is owned by TF1 group and one of the most popular service in France.
6Play
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
France
Device Availability:
All devices
6Play is another popular French streaming service that offers TV shows and movies absolutely free to watch.
Eurosport Player
Price plan:
Region Availability:
Device Availability:
VRV
Price plan:
- Free with ads
- $9.99/month without ads
Region Availability:
US only
Device Availability:
All devices
VRV is an OTT American service that is popular for its anime, tech, sci-fi, cartoons, and much more. VRV is owned by Crunchyroll, which is a joint venture of Sony’s joint venture Funimation Group.
Rai TV
Price plan:
Free
Region Availability:
Italy
Device Availability:
All devices
Rai TV is a free-to-air Italian broadcasting channel owned by Minister of Economy and Finance.
Telemundo
Price plan:
Available with Fubo TV, DirecTV, YouTube TV, Sling TV and Hulu+ Live TV
Region Availability:
US
Device Availability:
All devices
Owned by NBCUniversal, Telemundo is a US-based Spanish language TV service that offers live TV, movies, and shows.
CNBC
Price plan:
Available with Sling TV Blue, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, and DirecTV Stream
Region Availability:
US
Device Availability:
All devices
CNBC is a US-based streaming service owned by NBCUniversal. You can watch CNBC online by subscribing to streaming TV services such as YouTube TV, Fubo TV, Sling TV Blue, Hulu + Live TV and DirecTV stream.
Oxygen TV
Price plan:
Available with Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, DirecTV Stream, or Youtube TV.
Region Availability:
US
Device Availability:
All devices
Oxygen is an American pay online TV service owned by NBCUniversal. This online TV service is a great treat for those who love to watch true crime movies and TV shows.
List of Streaming Services That Are Available in Canada with Limited Content
Netflix
Price plan:
- Basic: 9.99 CAD per month
- Standard: 14.99 CAD per month
- Premium: 18.99 CAD per month
Device Availability:
All devices
Paramount Plus
Price plan:
- 4.99 CAD per month (with ads)
- 9.99 CAD per month (without ads)
Device Availability:
All devices
Disney Plus
Price plan:
- 11.99 CAD per month
- 119.99 CAD per year
Device Availability:
All devices
Amazon Prime Video
Price plan:
- 7.99 CAD per month
- 79.00 CAD per year
Device Availability:
All devices
Discovery Plus
Price plan:
- $4.99 CAD per month (ads)
- $6.99 CAD per month (Ad free)
Device Availability:
All devices
Shudder
Price plan:
4.99 CAD per month
Device Availability:
All devices
Fandor
Price plan:
- 7.68 CAD per month
- 64.10 CAD per year
Device Availability:
All devices
Lifetime
Price plan:
- 5.12 CAD per month
- 51.28 CAD per year
Device Availability:
All devices
DAZN
Price plan:
- 20 CAD per month
- 150 CAD per year
Device Availability:
All devices
Hayu
Price plan:
5.99 CAD per month
Device Availability:
All devices
The Criterion Channel
Price plan:
10.99 CAD per month
Device Availability:
All devices
Acorn TV
Price plan:
7.49 CAD per month
Device Availability:
All devices
Pluto TV
Price plan:
Free
Device Availability:
All devices
FAQ
Why is Hulu not available in Canada?
Hulu is strictly an American streaming service that is geo-restricted for the rest of the world except for the USA and Japan. Since Hulu has been here for over 13 years, it’s unlikely that the service will make its way into Canada or any other region now.
What streaming services are available in Canada?
Canada may not be as great in having all the top streaming services like it’s next door neighbour, but it still is a good region to watch CBC, Netflix, DAZN, Lifetime and more.
What Netflix shows are not available in Canada?
There are a ton of shows and movies that Netflix Canada is deprived of, like Castle Rocks, Friends, Death Note, Rick and Morty, Twins Peak, Atlanta, Hannibal, and anime like Gin Tama, Your Name and many more.
Conclusion
That was a lot to digest, but this is the truth that in Canada, you are missing out on alot, but not anymore as the VPN technology has proved to unblock all your favourite services with a click of a button only. And in that regard, ExpressVPN is the only service that we truly trust to not only unblock, but stream in HD quality at lightning fast speed from anywhere, anytime.
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