TV shows, movies can be watched easily without a TV, when there are is any device such as smart phone, tab which is having an internet connection. Because those devices are more portable than TV, TV shows and movies can be watched even at travelling. Even though there are a lot of streaming sites, all most all streaming sites are not legal. And also some websites contrive to add suspicious extensions to watcher’s browser. These websites are considered as best free movie streaming websites. Amazon prime, MoviesJoy, Yesmovies, Vumoo are some of the best sites to watch TV shows online free with full episode.
Here are some best online free streaming sites (legal) and their advantages:
Tubi
Tubi is one of the best sites to watch TV shows online free with full episode (without signing up). Its home page shows TV shows that people want to watch. People can watch free online movies and TV series with or without registering. When registration is done, a track of watched content is kept.
Advantages:
- Having a good collection of TV shows for free.
- Having User-friendly interface.
- Availability of free Android and iOS apps.
Disadvantages:
- Displaying advertisements
Popcornflix
TV shows can be streamed without signing up. Several genres like drama, horror, action, comedy, scientific fictions can be viewed across multiple devices. These categories are available in the navigation section and user’s favorite genre can be selected from the navigation section. The site can be used to watch free online movies and TV series without subscription.
Advantages:
- Having well categorized sections and a clear interface.
- Ability of watching TV shows, movies without signing up.
- Availability of free Android and iOS apps.
- No signing up and not necessary to share personal details.
- Having the newest movies and latest movies.
- Suitable for kids.
Disadvantages:
- Displaying advertisements.
- The selection of TV series is weak.
Crackle
This website is owned by Sony and it is founded in 2006. Sony pictures produce and distribute movies and TV shows. Quality and reliability of the website is high. Well categorized content supports to explore more shows. The content is delivered in three languages; English, Portuguese, Spanish at the present. Crackle is recently available in 21 countries.
Advantages:
- More than 150 full length movies and 40-50 TV series are hosted. There are best films.
- Videos can be streamed across multiple devices such as Android TV, smart TV.
- Availability of free mobile apps such as Android, iOS.
- Effective for mobile phones.
- Resolution for movie streaming is improved and strong.
Disadvantages:
- Displaying advertisements.
- Only a small content is allocated for kids.
- Not having live streaming TV options.
- Lack of some major TV shows.
Retrovision
Classic TV shows can be watched for free and a great collection of classic movies and cartoons is provided. It is a free TV shows website and legal for streaming and downloading TV series.
Advantages:
- Free classic TV shows can be watched online.
- Having properly outlined categories and a neat interface.
- Availability of Android app for free
- No signing up
Internet archive
A good collection of government videos, event footage, vintage recorded TV shows is available in this website.
Advantages:
- Having public domain content
- Classic content is high
CW TV
This has a good collection of supernatural dramas and superhero flicks. CW seed is a subsite of CW TV.
Advantages:
- Signing up and subscribing are not required.
- The video quality is high.
- This streaming site is faster than other streaming websites.
Disadvantages:
- The content of free TV series streaming site is limited.
Pluto TV
Its function is similar to a regular television and there are TV channels such as Science TV, NASA TV. Separated sections are movie, music, curiosity, lifestyle, entertainment. This website supports all devices and a separate mobile application is available to stream the content. The Amazon store, Android play store, Roku and Apple store can be used to download the mobile app. Major operating systems are covered by this mobile app.
Advantages:
- There is an extensive collection of TV channels to cover all topics.
- Quick loading
- Having a neat interface
- Latest movies are available.
Disadvantages:
- Having few brand new episodes of popular content.
- Not having DVR functionally on live streams.
- Displaying some advertisements when the content is accessed
IMDb TV
This site can be used to watch TV online free streaming and it is owned by Amazon. A great collection of TV shows, movies, IMDb original shows are provided by this.
CW Seed
Even though CW Seed is a subsite of CW TV, any content from CW TV is not available in CW Seed.
Advantages:
- DC’s animated series can be watched.
- Signing up is not required.
- Subscription is not required.
Other free websites to watch TV shows online:
Yahoo! view
Yahoo! view was developed by Yahoo and Hulu (in partnership). The content what user want to search, can be typed in search bar. And also it can be selected from the list of genres in homepage. Action and adventure, drama, international, comedy, kids and family, documentaries, sports and fitness are some genres of this website.
Yidio
Yidio is a new streaming website. Both free as well as paid content on this website is available. It is an online video aggregator. Movies, TV shows of Hulu, Netflix, Amazon prime and many other sources can be watched. Free TV shows and free movies can be selected from a dropdown menu. It acts as a search engine to find free movies and TV shows. Any device can be used to watch TV shows, movies online for free. The content of Yidio website is different from other traditional websites.
Advantages:
- The finest search choice is offered.
Disadvantages:
- Having free access to watch a limited range of movies.
- Displaying advertisements.
HDO.to
The latest content is uploaded in both HD quality and camera print and the latest uploads of TV shows and movies are displayed in homepage. There are lot of genres and one can be selected or the choice can be typed in the search bar.
Advantages:
- Having latest uploads of TV shows and movies for free.
Disadvantages:
- Displaying advertisements.
Vumoo
It is a good online streaming site to watch TV shows online. The interface of Vumoo is slightly similar to the interface of Netflix website. Displaying advertisements is somewhat less.
Advantages:
- Having a huge database of movies and TV shows.
Disadvantages:
- Lack of recent movies
Netflix
Netfiix is subscription based website. Netflix app can be installed from a app store, if a smartphone is used to watch TV shows and Movies.
Advantages:
- Offline playback is supported.
Disadvantages:
- The new content is not available right away and it takes some period of time to be available.
- Selecting movies TV shows is great in the US. If not user has to become disappointed. Selection depends on the user’s location. (Regional selection is limited).
- Should be having high internet connection quality.
- When there is a capped internet connection, user’s data are consumed fast.
- Being a subscription based website.
Advantages of streaming sites.
Sound and picture is clear, due to video quality and audio quality of TV shows or movie are high. Access is easy and immediate. And also there is no a download time. Memory space is not required. Instant playback can be got. There are lot of streaming options. Streaming services are cheap or free. Required hard drive storage is less.
Disadvantages of streaming sites.
Streaming websites can’t be used by the people who is not present online. Stable internet connection should be there to enjoy TV shows, movies. The security of personal details and financial details is less. Sometimes user can be attacked by virus. User’s location, activity and IP address can be got to know by hackers and the security of free streaming sites can be considered as less.
Precautions that can be followed at accessing free streaming websites.
Having a VPN is better due to VPN can avoid the advertisements which are heavily displaying in free streaming sites. And also VPN protect the privacy of user and save personal data at risk. VPN services are usually cheap. User’s accessing content is sometimes prevented by his or her workplace, government or internet service provider and VPNs enables access to those geo-restricted streaming content. NordVPN, Surfshark, VyprVPN, IPVanish are good VPNs which has a powerful security technology from cyber threats. NordVPN works with Netflix, Amazon prime video, Hulu, Sling TV and many other websites. NordVPN is available with Android, iphone ios, Linux, BlackBerry, Chrome, Windows, routers and Mac. Surfshark VPN works with Hulu, Spotify, SkyTV, BBC iplayer and many other websites. Surfshark is available on Apple TV, Fire TV, Linux, Chrome and Firefox. VyprVPN works with Hulu, Prime video, You Tube, Apple TV, Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon fire TV, Playstation and many other websites. VyprVPN is available on Linux, Chrome, Windows, Firefox and Mac.
Conclusion:
Tubi, Crackle, Popcornflix, Retrovision, Internet archive, Yidio, CW seed, Pluto TV, CW TV are free and legal websites which can be used as Free movie download and music download websites. VPNs can be used to block advertisements, malware (virus), pop-ups and trackers at free streaming.
By: W.I.M.Withanage