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11 free streaming services that can save film and TV buffs big money

If you’ re willing to put up with a commercial when you sign on to watch, you can save a bundle of money with these top free streaming platforms.

Many viewers cut more than just cords when they migrated to streaming services: They cut costs. Somewhere along the way, though, individual streaming bills began to add up to the high cost of a regular ol' cable bill. So it's time to cut a little deeper.

Well, as they say, "There's an app for that." And though a number of the most popular streaming services have free or inexpensive ad-supported options, they're just the tip of the iceberg. for the cost-conscious consumer.

If you're willing to put up with a commercial (or 10) when you sign on to watch, at least in most cases, you can save a bundle of money with the platforms below — no rabbit ears required. The only thing you'll have to pay is attention.

Here's our guide to some of the top free streaming services going. For now.

Amazon Freevee

Access: Amazon Prime Video app; amazon.com/video

What to watch: Original comedy docuseries "Jury Duty"

It's high time that Amazon gave back to which described as "something like watching '12 Angry Men' directed by Christopher Guest," is just one Freevee original worth watching; TV critic Robert Lloyd named "High School," inspired by real-life singing sisters Tegan and Sara, .

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