Thursday 4 April 2019

Roku Blog Feed: “HBO is available today via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel” plus 2 more

Roku Blog Feed: “HBO is available today via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel” plus 2 more

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HBO is available today via Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel

Posted: 04 Apr 2019 06:01 AM PDT

HBO, your home for groundbreaking original series, movies, documentaries, and more arrives today on The Roku Channel! HBO joins The Roku Channel lineup along with 10,000+ free, ad-supported movies and TV episodes as well as Premium Subscriptions.

hbo on the roku channel

Stream current hit series like Game of Thrones (the final season premieres April 14), Silicon Valley and Westworld, and every episode of classic series like The Sopranos, Entourage, and Sex and the City, along with premium movies, cutting-edge documentaries and more via a live stream or on-demand.

To begin your 7-day free trial of HBO, simply open The Roku Channel, navigate to the Premium Subscriptions row, find the HBO tile and start your trial. After the trial expires, HBO is $14.99 per month and you can manage your subscription, along with all Premium Subscriptions, on one monthly bill through the "My account" section on Roku.com.

The Roku Channel brings you a single, easy-to-navigate destination with thousands of both free, ad-supported and premium movies and TV shows, where you can easily browse all content, even those from premium subscription services, without needing a subscription. The addition of HBO expands the choices of Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel, solidifying its position as your one-stop-shop for free and premium entertainment.

Happy Streaming!

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The 11 most popular TV shows and how you can watch them (April)

Posted: 03 Apr 2019 08:16 AM PDT

Our friends at Rotten Tomatoes have ranked the most popular shows on TV right now. If they’re not already on your watchlist, simply click the links below to add the channels to your Roku device and start streaming.

What's the best show you're currently streaming? Hit us up on Twitter to let us know!

Here are the 11 currently most popular TV shows:

1. SMILF (Season 2) | Via subscription to SHOWTIME on The Roku Channel

This season finds Bridgette trying to move forward and focus on her future, while attempting to exorcise old ghosts and atone for past misdeeds. She’s still toiling away in her day job working for narcissistic boss Ally.

2. The OA (Season 2) | Via subscription to Netflix

Having gone missing seven years ago, the previously blind Prairie returns home, now in her twenties with her sight restored. While many believe she is a miracle, others worry that she could be dangerous.

3. The Twilight Zone (Season 1) | Via subscription to CBS All Access

An updated version of the classic TV series featuring various tales of science fiction, horror and mystery.

4. The Walking Dead (Season 9) | AMC (login with a participating pay TV provider required)

Last season brought the culmination of “All Out War,” which pitted Rick Grimes and his group of survivors against the Saviors and their cunning leader, Negan. By making the unilateral decision to spare Negan, Rick upheld the values his late son, Carl, championed in order to build for the future, but created conflict within his group. Now, we see our survivors a year and a half after the end of the war, rebuilding civilization under Rick’s steadfast leadership.

5. Hanna (Season 1) | Via subscription to Prime Video

In equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, Hanna follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.

6. Mrs. Wilson (Miniseries) | PBS (free)

A grieving widow discovers that her seemingly ideal husband lived many secret lives.

7. Billions (Season 4) | Via subscription to SHOWTIME on The Roku Channel

Axe has to step in when a tip from Dollar Bill goes south quickly. Chuck faces a threat to his new career aspirations. Wendy and Axe develop a plan to derail Taylor’s business. Taylor receives an important guest.

8. Love, Death & Robots (Season 1) | Via subscription to Netflix

A collection of animated short stories that span various genres including science fiction, fantasy, horror and comedy.

9. The Act (Season 1) | Via subscription to Hulu

An anthology series that tells startling, stranger-than-fiction true crime stories, including a girl trying to escape her overprotective and abusive mother.

10. American Gods (Season 2) | Via subscription to STARZ on The Roku Channel

A recently released ex-convict named Shadow meets a mysterious man who calls himself “Wednesday” and who knows more than he first seems to about Shadow’s life and past.

11. Osmosis (Season 1) | Via subscription to Netflix

In near future Paris, a dating app matches singles with their soulmates by mining their brain data, but decoding true love comes at a price.

Looking for more entertainment? Learn how to watch free movies on The Roku Channel.

Happy Streaming!

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How to live stream the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Roku devices (2019)

Posted: 03 Apr 2019 06:05 AM PDT

It's the coolest time of the year – the Stanley Cup Playoffs are here! Check out our handy guide below to find out how to stream every NHL Playoff game on your Roku player or Roku TV.

Who's your pick to bring home Lord Stanley's Cup? Join the conversation over on Twitter!

stanley cup playoffs on roku

If you are looking for specific game times, here's a full schedule of NHL games.

What channels are the Stanley Cup Playoffs on?

  • Stanley Cup Playoff games are broadcast on NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, CNBC, and NHL Network.

How to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs with cable:

  • Games on NBC, NBCSN, USA Network, or CNBC can all be viewed on the NBC Sports channel with a participating pay TV provider login.

How to watch the Stanley Cup Playoffs without cable:

  • Stanley Cup Playoff games being broadcast on NBC (in select markets), NBCSN, CNBC, or USA Network can be viewed with a subscription to DIRECTV NOWfuboTVSling TVHulu with Live TVPlayStation Vue and YouTube TV. You can also use your subscription to these services to authenticate NBC Sports.
  • Stanley Cup Playoff games being broadcast on NHL Network can be viewed with a subscription to DIRECTV NOW and Sling TV.

There’s nothing like Playoff Hockey.

Happy Streaming!

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