Prime Video might be joining the ads-based tier streaming race - but it doesn't need to
are three of the shows that have already debuted on the platform in recent weeks. Other big hitters, includingChris Pratt'sFreevee is only available in the US, UK and Germany, so Amazon could still roll out an ad-supported Prime Video subscription in other nations if it moves forward with its rumored plan.
Even so, the fact that Freevee is already available in two of Amazon's biggest markets – the US and UK – means that it's on a hiding to nothing if it introduces an ads-supported tier in these Western nations.
Thanks to Freevee, Amazon doesn't need to join the ad-based tier race. It's understandable why Amazon would want to do so – it's a business, after all. For me though, it can't justify the need for an ads-supported subscription when it already owns – and has tried to heavily promote for years, don't forget – a free streaming alternative.
If Freevee users enjoy the Prime Video Originals content on offer on this service, they might independently decide to sign up to Prime Video and check out movies and shows that aren't on Freevee, such as
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