On February 28, a new streaming platform landed in Spain —in case we didn’t have enough—. To the already more than well-known Netflix, HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Movistar +, Disney +, Apple TV +, Filmin and others, one more was added: SkyShowtime.
She could have gone unnoticed but she wanted to make a grand entrance. SkyShowtime was launched at a price of only 5.99 euros per month and, for a limited time, new customers who subscribed through the web would receive a 50% discount on that price forever. This means that those who take advantage of the offer pay a price of 2.99 euros per month.
Now, “for a limited time”. Specifically, the offer ends on April 25 at 11:59 p.m.. From that date the base price will be almost 6 euros.
Knowing this and with more than just time to make the decision, it seems that It is time to expose its pros and cons and assess whether this new platform is really worth it. It is true that it costs 2.99 euros with the discount, but per year you are investing 36 euros that you may not have too much.
Should I take advantage of the SkyShowtime offer and subscribe?
Arguments in favor of subscription to SkyShowtime
1. Account sharing, for the moment: despite the fact that in its policy it explains that it is prohibited “sharing your login details with others outside your household, accessing or attempting to access the accounts of other SkyShowtime users (other than members of your household)”, so far it looks like he’s looking the other way.
Of course, this change would become a point against the subscription. At the moment it is positive.
2. Content: SkyShowtime integrates two of the most famous film production companies in history, Paramount and Universal, with powerful television companies such as CBS, Showtime, Nickelodeon, etc. So in its catalog you will find a good balance between quality movies and series. There are quite a few things worth seeing.
You can find television classics like The Office, Parks and Recreation, House, Battlestar Galactica, Dexter, Downton Abbey or The Good Fight. All very American.
3. Your price: This is the key point for which everyone initially jumped to subscribe to the platform. It is true that with or without a discount it has a fairly competitive price, although it is quite fair considering that it does not offer 100% the same quality. than netflix either HBO Max.
Arguments Against SkyShowtime Subscription
1. Its catalog is still weak: it is true that it offers a large number of series and movies, but It is undeniable that it remains far from the big streaming platforms. You have to be honest and highlight this aspect even if your favorite series is on SkyShowtime.
Surely this will change over time and despite its timid entry into Spain, it is quite likely that it will include more and more content.
2. The competition is fierce: The reality is that you’re not going to miss much if you don’t subscribe to SkyShowtime, to say the least. To this we must add that a large sector of the population already has so many subscriptions that it does not want to give up that it prefers to leave SkyShowtime aside.
The truth is that if you are on that side, it is hardly worth paying an extra 2.99 euros per month for “few” movies and series.
3. Lacks 4K: At the moment SkyShowtime will only broadcast in Full HD (1080p). A disappointment, when for years only 4K televisions have been sold in Spain, and if you pay for a subscription service what you want is, at least, to see the premiere series and movies in 4K and HDR.
If this is compared to the rest of the platforms that do, things go from bad to worse. Yes indeed, They affirm that they are already working on their integration.
Taking all this into account, the decision is up to you. The reality is that it is a bargain price but you must assess the consumption time and if you are really making it profitable. In the end, the recommendation is that you first take a look at the SkyShowtime billboard and If it convinces you, take advantage of the discount before it runs out on April 25.
