

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.
Samsung TV Plus Has More Than 100 Million Monthly Active Users
Samsung’s free streaming service is starting 2026 strong with the company confirming Samsung TV Plus now has more than 100 million monthly active users globally. Key Takeaways Along with an…
Netflix Ended 2025 With More Than 325 Million Paid Subscribers
Netflix released its latest quarterly results this week. As part of that release, the streaming service confirmed it crossed the 325 million subscriber marker during the fourth quarter of 2025.…
Streaming Sets New TV Viewing Record In December 2025
Streaming accounted for a 47.5% total TV share in December 2025. This not only resulted in the Streaming category smashing its November share, but also every month that came before,…
New Disney+ and Hulu Bundle Subscribers Can Save On Their First Month
Disney is currently running a promotion which lowers the cost of the Disney bundle for the first month. After signing up through the promotion, subscribers will not only have access…
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery Amend Deal to Provide More Certainty for Shareholders
Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery have amended their previous agreement. The change to the deal is now expected to accelerate the time it takes for shareholders to vote, while providing…
What To Watch This Weekend: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Black Phone 2, Hijack, and More Now Streaming (Jan. 16, 2026)
There are plenty of new movies and series for you to stream at home this weekend, including the series premiere of HBO’s A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, horror sequel…
Netflix’s Deal With Sony Just Got A Global Upgrade
Thanks to a new deal with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Netflix will soon be the first place to stream new Sony movies after their theatrical and home entertainment windows, and regardless…
Philo Adds Another Two AMC FAST Channels To Free Lineup
Philo has now added another two AMC FAST channels to its free lineup. As these channels have been added to the free tier, they’re not only available to paid Core…
Hulu Live TV Now Offers An Español Live TV Package, And It Includes Disney+
Hulu Live TV has now taken the first step to expand its selection of live TV packages. Specifically, the Disney-owned live TV service now offers a ‘Hulu + Live TV…
Paramount+ No Longer Offers Free Trials To New Subscribers
Paramount+ has now become the latest streaming service to do away with the option of a free trial. With the change now in effect, new and eligible returning subscribers can…
Paramount+ Plans Increase In Price, Now Start At $9/mo
Paramount+ is the latest streaming service to increase the price of its plans. As Paramount had previously confirmed the price increase was coming, the increase shouldn’t come as too much…
You Can Now Watch More Than 100 Full Episodes Of ‘Sesame Street’ For Free On YouTube
Sesame Workshop and YouTube have teamed up to make it easier for families to watch Sesame Street. In fact, the partnership has now led to YouTube becoming ‘the largest digital…
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