Local channels can be had for free with a decent antenna usually. And you can get TV tuners that record to external HDDs for about $30. Live content for free!

Local channels can be had for free with a decent antenna usually. And you can get TV tuners that record to external HDDs for about $30. Live content for free! Netflix also now has a "play something" mode that's basically shuffle but takes into account what you've already been watching/watched.