Pop culture is something that unites us all. If you want something to talk about with your friends, family members and co-workers, pop culture is one of the most reliable topics to turn to. There are fantastic, content-packed streaming apps that are perfect for those who love pop culture, or for those who simply want to keep up with what’s hip and new. If you’re looking to keep your finger on the pulse of pop culture, here are the top streaming apps for pop culture lovers:
Netflix
Although Netflix is not the insanely massive monolith it once was in the world of streaming, it still regularly puts out amazing original content that gets the entire global population buzzing. The amount of content it’s built up over the years with its quality original films and series alone makes it worth the subscription price. Thankfully, it remains a fairly solid place for other content as well, even if it’s not quite as behemoth-like as it was in its heyday. If you’re a fan of foreign content, the amount of original content being made by Netflix in every corner of the globe is worth mentioning, and will help attract many people to give the service their money month-after-month for the foreseeable future.
Hulu
Hulu has remained the best place to catch up on shows, or jump in headfirst into a new series. Nearly every non-streaming service show makes its way onto Hulu at some point, so network and cable shows are commonly streamed on the platform. There’s a fantastic amount of network add-ons you can get on Hulu as well, making it a sort-of modern “cable” provider, where you can choose your channels individually. If you’re an anime fan, the sheer amount of quality anime content on Hulu will prove attractive as well. Some Hulu content is region-locked, however, so if you want to access the full catalog, you should jailbreak your device.
Shudder
Shudder started off fairly small, but has quickly become the go-to place for horror lovers. If you love horror, you’ve probably realized there is a severe lack of quality horror content on most modern streaming platforms. Shudder solves this issue by having an insanely large amount of classic horror films, new horror series, and cult classics that will keep you busy night after night. Many modern horror hits are finding themselves streaming exclusively on Shudder as well, so it’s the perfect platform for any horror superfan who wants to keep their finger on the pulse of the horror fandom.
Amazon Prime
Amazon Prime has easily positioned itself as a real rival to Netflix in the last five years. They are putting out pop culture hits at the same rate, and the fact that you can get the service alongside a budget-friendly shipping service has made the platform that much more popular. From hit series like The Boys, to a nearly endless catalog of quality feature films being financed by Amazon Studios, Amazon Prime is sure to present you with something worth watching every time you log on. The fact that the service also provides a stellar rental platform as well makes the amount of content you can access on Amazon Prime that much more attractive for many pop culture-obsessed customers.
Disney+
Disney+ has brought the infamous Disney brand into the streaming world with a massive bang. There’s an intensity to Disney’s catalog that’s hard to overstate, and nearly every Disney product is included on the app. Add to this the hyper-popular film and Marvel series’ releases that are constantly premiering on the service, and it’s not hard to see why the platform has been so massively successful. For those who want to stay on top of pop culture, having a Disney+ subscription has become an absolute must.
Crunchyroll
Anime has seen a huge surge in global popularity over the last few decades. While platforms like Hulu and Netflix have solid catalogs for anime content, no other streaming platform is as impressive as Crunchyroll when it comes to anime. Not only is nearly every anime you can think of (that’s not an exclusive on another platform) on Crunchyroll, but Crunchyroll has been acquiring most other anime-streaming competitors at an impressive rate. If you’re into anime, or have been looking for a place to jump into the genre and its endless variations, Crunchyroll is the perfect service to get you started.
Stay Tuned In
With these streaming platforms, you can stay fully tuned in to pop culture. It’s frustrating to feel as though you’re out of the loop, especially when you’re having a meet-up with your closest friends. Thankfully, all of these streaming apps will provide you with a solid space to stay up to date with what’s new and hot, and will help you find new favorites that will stick with you for the rest of your life.
