Quarantainment

Holed up at home? Bored out of your mind?

Here are a few things you could watch online for free.

#1: Amazon Kids (for people without Prime Subscription) — Amazon Unlocks Batch of Kids’ Shows Free to Stream for All Customers

The content, previously available only to Prime Video customers, includes Amazon original series “Just Add Magic,” “Pete the Cat” and “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and select seasons of PBS Kids shows including “Arthur,” “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,” “Odd Squad” and “Wild Kratts.” In Europe, third-party content includes “Peppa Pig” and “Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom.”

To access the free kids’ titles, users must sign in with a valid Amazon account, which is free. The shows are available to the company’s customers worldwide, with availability of titles varying depending on location. Amazon set up a landing page for the free children’s programming at this link.

#2: Battlestar Galactica (all 4 seasons + mini-series)

Can be watched directly on Syfy.com. No sign-in/sign-up required.

#3: CBS All Access

One-month trial free for new subscribers. Includes show like Stra Trek: Picard, Start Trek: Discovery, Twilight Zone, Legend of Korra.

#4: Samurai Jack

The entirety of Samurai Jack can be streamed for free on Adult Swim. YAY!

#5: Shudder (for horror fans)

Shudder is giving a one-month free trial to all (code: SHUTIN). However, there are geographical restrictions. E.g. The service is not available in India as of now.

#6: Acorn TV and Sundance Now

Both offering 30-day access. But not available in India.

Acorn TV is available in 15 countries — Where is Acorn TV available?

Sundance Now in US, Canada, UK, Ireland — Where is Sundance Now available?

#7: Starz TV (US Only) — Starz Offers Free Streaming of Select Series Without a Subscription

Starz is allowing non-subscribers to stream the first full seasons of Black Sails and Vida, along with the pilots of a number of their original shows. At this time, the free deal will last until the end of March, though it could very well be extended and even add in more titles at the same time. As of this writing, America To Me, American Gods, Wrong Man, Magic City, Party Down, Ash vs Evil Dead, Da Vinci's Demons, Flesh and Bone, Dancing on the Edge, and The Girlfriend Experience are just a sampling of some of the shows available.

#8: SHOWTIME

30-day access. Show catalogue includes stuff like Vice and Homeland.

#9: Internet Archive

Surprisingly, Internet Archive does not only offer free books and papers, but public-domain movies too. Here’s their catalogue — Free Movies : Free Download, Borrow and Streaming : Internet Archive

Has an incredible collection of old B&W classics — His Girl Friday, Reefer Madness, Phantom of the Opera, Gulliver’s Travels, etc.

#10: Montreux Jazz Festival: Enters Quarantine Mode, Releases 50+ Full Performances for Free

On the live music steamer, Qello, the festival uploaded more than 50 sets from iconic musicians, including Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, James Brown, The Wu-Tang Clan, Isaac Hayes, Run DMC, Nile Rodgers & Chic, and more. All of the performances are available for free for 30 days with an access code. You can read up on how to dive in here.

#11: All of Pokemon

Amazon Japan letting people watch various Pokemon anime series' for free as part of a coronavirus quarantine effort

Only for Amazon Japan users.