
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.
Halloween Streaming Guide (2026): The Best New Releases, 2025 Horror Hits & Classics
It is that time of the year again. With October now here, and Halloween just around the corner, it is that time when many of us will watch some very…
You Can Stream Yellowstone Season 5 On Peacock Later This Month
If you’ve been waiting for the final season of Yellowstone to arrive, we now know that Peacock is where you’ll be able to stream season 5.
AMC Networks Closed Q1 2023 With 11.5 Million Streaming Subscribers
11.5 million is a loss compared to the fourth quarter of 2022, but it is also an increase when compared to the first quarter of last year.
You Might Start Seeing Amazon Originals On Other Services Soon
Amazon has created a new division to handle the distribution of movies and shows that usually require a Prime Video subscription to watch.
Sling TV Ended Q1 2023 With 2.1 Million Subscribers
Sling TV closed the first quarter of the year with 2.1 million subscribers, which is less than the previous quarter and Q1 of last year.
This Week In Streaming: New Hulu Channels, Fox Local App, Fire TV Channels, And More
New channels coming to Hulu Live TV, a new Fox Local app to download, Fire TV Channels, and other streaming headlines from the past week.
Signing Up and Paying Quarterly For Fubo Pro Gets You Free Sports Channels
In an unusual move, Fubo is offering new subscribers extra sports channels for free when they agree to pay quarterly for their subscription.
Eight CBS Affiliates To Cut Ties With The CW Later This Year
The various CW stations owned by CBS are set to go independent later this year, marking a change for residents in a number of major markets.
Global HBO Max and Discovery+ Subscribers Climb to 97.6 Million
Warner Bros. Discovery closed the first quarter of 2023 with 97.6 million DTC subscribers, an increase on the previous quarter and year.
Fubo Closed Q1 2023 With More Than 1.6 Million Subscribers
Fubo finished Q1 2023 with more than 1.6 million subscribers, but remains some way behind the likes of Sling TV, Hulu Live TV, and YouTube TV.
Golden Knights And Scripps Sports Agree Broadcast Deal, DTC Streaming Option Coming
Scripps Sports has agreed a multi-year deal to broadcast Golden Knights games for free to those living within the team’s broadcast territory.
New Fox Local App Lets You Watch Live News and Weather for Free
While the new Fox Local app is only available to those based in Atlanta, Detroit and Washington DC, it will be rolling out more widely soon.
Sling’s Latest Free Channels Takes Freestream Up To 335 Channels
Sling has added a bunch of new channels to its Freestream service, and in doing so, increased the total number on offer to more than 335.
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