
John Finn
John Finn is the Founder and Editor of Streaming Better, where he helps consumers make smarter decisions about streaming. Since launching the site in 2019, John has focused on breaking down live TV streaming, SVOD, AVOD, FAST, and TVOD services.
John has been covering technology since 2014, writing and editing for multiple online publications before shifting his attention to the streaming industry. His work includes hands‑on testing, industry research, and a consumer‑first perspective designed to highlight what actually matters.
Originally from England and now based in the United States, John holds a degree in Psychology. Before entering the streaming world, he worked as an airline reviewer — an experience that helped shape the detail‑oriented evaluation style he now applies to devices, services, and industry trends.
John subscribes to multiple streaming services to stay current with the market, but he continues to advocate for the cost‑effective strategy of rotating services based on what you want to watch, rather than paying for everything at once.
John’s Core Topics
- Live TV Streaming
- SVOD, AVOD & FAST Services
- Streaming Industry Analysis
- Device Reviews
- Consumer Streaming Strategy
Featured Articles
A selection of John’s most popular guides and explainers.

Want to Save on Streaming? Here Are 7 Tips I Use to Stream For Less
Seven things I do to help keep a lid on my monthly streaming costs.

Live TV Streaming Subscriber Tracker
See how many subscribers the most popular live TV services have, and had in the past.

Streaming 101: A Beginner’s Guide To Services, Devices, And More
Want to get started with TV and video streaming? You’re in the right place.
All Articles
John’s latest articles and guides.
Philo Begins Rolling Out Annual Plans With Up to $36 in Savings
Philo has now started offering annual plans as an additional way for subscribers to save on the cost of a live TV package. Depending on the plan, subscribers can save…
A New and Improved AMC+ App Is Coming Later This Month
AMC+ subscribers can expect access to a new and improved app experience later this month. While the app upgrade will offer new features and improvements, it will coincide with a…
AMC+ Subscribers Are About to Lose a Lot of Shudder and Sundance Now Content
AMC+ is in the process of making some changes to its user experience and one of the more notable from the subscriber perspective is a removal of content. Specifically, removal…
New Research Points to 275 SVOD Services in the U.S., and a Cloudy Streaming Market
According to new research, the streaming market in the United States now includes no fewer than 275 subscription video on-demand services. While this seems like a staggering number, the cloudy…
Roku Hits 39.9 Billion Streaming Hours in Q3 2026
In its latest quarterly report, Roku confirmed the platform generated a total of 39.9 billion streaming hours in the third quarter of 2026. The number represents an increase on the…
New to Stream This Week on Apple TV, HBO Max, Netflix, Peacock, Prime Video, and More (Nov 2–8)
This week is a big week for returning shows, with the likes of Stick on Apple TV, City of God: The Fight Rages On on HBO Max, Black Doves on…
Philo Tweaks Fast-Forwarding and Rewinding on Roku, Rolls Out Bug Fix
Philo has released an update which changes the way fast-forwarding and rewinding works on Roku players and smart TVs. The update appears to have already rolled out so users should…
Netflix in November 2026: The Mosquito Bowl, Black Doves, Bass X Machina, and Everything Else New to Stream
November is shaping up to be a busy month on Netflix. On the movie side of things, we have the epic WWII sports drama The Mosquito Bowl, gritty thriller Heartland,…
Apple TV in November 2026: Stick, 12 12 12, Being Heumann, and Everything Else New to Stream
November looks like an action-packed month on Apple TV. For starters, new heist drama 12 12 12 arrives on the streaming service and this is followed by Being Heumann and…
Prime Video in November 2026: LOTR: The Rings of Power, Blade Runner 2099, and Everything Else New to Watch
November is shaping up to be a busy month on Prime Video. For starters, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power returns for a third season, The Chosen…
What to Watch This Weekend: Nocturne, Dexter: Resurrection, Apocalypse Z: New World, and More Streaming (Oct 30, 2026)
One of this weekend’s big new releases is Nocturne. Just in time for Halloween, the first two episodes of the psychological crime drama and thriller series are now available to…
Save 25% on a Year of Curiosity Stream With This Spooky Limited-Time Deal
If you’ve been considering signing up to Curiosity Stream, now is a very good time to do so, as a new promo code knocks 25% off the usual cost. Word…
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