Watching “Yellowstone” Might Be Tricky For Cord-Cutters, But It’s Not Impossible

Back in the cable industry’s heyday, it was easy to determine which channels you had and how to watch them. That’s become a lot more difficult in the era of streaming content.

The Paramount problem

For the sake of context, let’s rewind the Paramount Network story back a few years. It used to be called Spike TV — and before that, the National Network and Nashville Network — but it received a new name and direction in 2018.

Since then, the channel has released a few original shows to moderate acclaim … but “Yellowstone” proved to be a runaway success.

And for the first several seasons, it was pretty easy for cord-cutters to catch up on the action with the Peacock app. Season five, on the other hand, isn’t expected to hit that platform for some time.

So that means the only option for those who want to be among the first to see new episodes involves accessing the Paramount Network directly.

You’ve got a few options

No, you won’t have to sign another cable contract to watch “Yellowstone.” In fact, there are several streaming alternatives that include access to the network. The top options include:

• Philo: If you really want to cut costs, consider a subscription to this platform. For less than $1 a day, you’ll get more than 70 live cable channels — including, of course, the Paramount Network.
• Sling TV: This one’s a little pricier, tipping the scales at about $40 per month. And if you want the Paramount Network, you’ll need an added package that adds $11. It’s a popular option among cord-cutters, though.
• Fubo: Even more expensive is Fubo, but with access to up to 200 channels (including the Paramount Network) on the base plan it’s easy to see why people pay $80 per month or more.

Chris Agee November 25th, 2024

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