

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.
Hulu-Only Student Plan Discontinued, Only Option Now Is to Bundle
Disney appears to have now fully discontinued its Hulu-Only student plan, which previously allowed eligible students to sign up for as little as $1.99 a month. While the standalone Hulu…
What to Watch This Weekend: Crystal Lake, The Diplomat, VisionQuest, and More Streaming (Oct 16, 2026)
Looking for a completely new movie or series to watch this weekend? Well, you have quite the section available with Crystal Lake, The Death of Robin Hood, Dracula, Masterplan, Sacrifice,…
Hallmark+ Monthly Price Quietly Increased Ahead of ‘Countdown to Christmas’
If you’re an existing Hallmark+ subscriber, or considering signing up to the streaming service, it is worth being aware that a price increase began rolling out last month, and just…
Get a Month of Great American Pure Flix for $1 or a Year for $40 (Ends Soon)
If you’re considering giving Great American Pure Flix a try, the streaming service is currently running some very good promotions on its monthly and annual plans, lowering the cost down…
BBC News Now Available to Stream Live on YouTube in the UK and US
BBC News is now available to stream live on YouTube in the UK and the US. While BBC News has offered a dedicated YouTube channel for some time now, the…
Plex Partners With Fandango to Make It Easy to Check Movie Showtimes and Purchase Tickets
Plex has partnered with Fandango to make it significantly easier for movie fans to check showtimes and purchase tickets. The new integration not only benefits users, but also studios, distributors…
Great American Media’s Spanish-Language ‘Pure Flix Familia’ Service Is Almost Here
Great American Media has now shared new details on the launch of its new Pure Flix Familia streaming service. Similar to Great American Pure Flix, the new Pure Flix Familia…
LA Clippers to Stream 2026-27 Games via ClipperVision Subscription Service
The LA Clippers have confirmed plans to stream games during the 2026-27 NBA season via the ClipperVision subscription service. In addition to the direct-to-consumer option, a ClipperVision channel will be…
Peacock Adds ‘Your Bravoverse’ Fandom Feed Featuring an AI Andy Cohen
If you’re a Bravo fan then you may want to check out Peacock‘s new Your Bravoverse feed that’s now live in the mobile app. The introduction of the feature marks…
Tubi Boosts Halloween Lineup With Spooky Content From Mackenzie Turner, Sofi Manassyan, and CelinaSpookyBoo
Tubi is once again expanding its creator-led library, this time with the launch of three new series to watch. Well, technically only one is new, as the other two are…
DirecTV Finally Offers a Real Multiview With Sports Fans Able to Build Their Own Custom Grid
DirecTV now offers a real Multiview experience that allows customers to build their own Multiview lineup and watch up to four different channels at the same time on the one…
Discovery+ Increases in Price — Apparently, Hike Is Unrelated to Skydance Merger
The Discovery+ streaming service has now increased in price in the U.S. The new pricing takes effect today and applies to all subscribers. The price increase also apparently has nothing…
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