By Jacob Hall/Nov. 13, 2017 9:30 am EST
A free streaming serve would undoubtedly appeal to people who complain about having to pay a monthly fee for services like Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Now. However, an ad-supported service would probably annoy the same group of people. Welcome to 2017, where everyone wants everything to be free.
The big problem is that Netflix is the Kleenex or the Coca-Cola of streaming services – its name has defined the space. Could a free streaming service, even one with limited scope, be the necessary push to get people to convert? After all, come for the free cooking shows, stay to pay $99 a year to watch a Lord of the Rings TV show.
