{"id":736969,"date":"2013-02-01T12:25:14","date_gmt":"2013-02-01T17:25:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paidcontent.org\/?p=223991"},"modified":"2013-02-01T12:25:14","modified_gmt":"2013-02-01T17:25:14","slug":"sorry-netflix-and-hulu-amazon-gets-exclusive-streaming-rights-to-downton-abbey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mereja.com\/index\/736969","title":{"rendered":"Sorry, Netflix and Hulu: Amazon gets exclusive streaming rights to Downton Abbey"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right now, cord-cutting Downton Abbey<\/em> fans have several options for streaming previous of the show: Netflix, Hulu Plus and Amazon, as well as PBS’s own website for current-season episodes. Later this year, though, options will be much more limited: Amazon said Friday that by the end of 2013, Prime Instant Video will be the exclusive paid streaming service to allow access to the show.<\/p>

Users of other services should watch the show while they can. Netflix only has Season 1, which a source familiar with the deal says it will lose on July 1, while Hulu Plus has Seasons 1 and 2.<\/p>

A press release lays out the timing<\/a>:<\/p>

Beginning\u00a0June 18, 2013, Prime Instant Video will be the exclusive subscription service for streaming the all-new Season 3 of Downton Abbey<\/em>, and later this year, no digital subscription service other than Prime Instant Video will offer any seasons of Downton Abbey<\/em>. Prime Instant Video will continue to be the exclusive subscription home through Season 4 and, if produced, Season 5 of Downton Abbey<\/em>.<\/p><\/blockquote>

It’s easy to see why Amazon wants this deal. Downton Abbey<\/em> is\u00a0”the most popular TV series with Prime Instant Video customers, ever,” the company said.<\/p>

Fans should still be able to watch new episodes on PBS.org and will continue to be able to buy individual episodes and seasons from iTunes and Amazon.<\/p>
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