

It’s easy to lose track, and it can get expensive, with subscription prices rising steadily. (Looking for another path to free content? Get a TV antenna.) And if you haven’t checked lately, you might be subscribing to more paid streaming services than you realize.

Still, in a world of $1,000 smartphones and $6 salted caramel mochas, it’s nice to know you can watch “Teen Wolf” or “Lethal Weapon” without having to pay.

And, of course, you won’t be able to watch newer original shows from paid services, such as Amazon Prime’s “The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power,” HBO’s "House of the Dragon," Hulu’s “The Bear,” or Netflix’s “Wednesday.” You’re also not likely to find recently released movies.
