6 websites to bookmark for your binge-watch fests

Forget TV and free downloads on illegal sites. Viewers these days find it more convenient to binge-watch shows on streaming sites. They get on-demand accessibility, exclusively produced content, a wide choice of titles and the option of a marathon viewing session for episodes released in bulk.

Check out these 6 websites for your entertainment needs:

1. Netflix

Currently the number one streaming service in the country. For 2017, Netflix is coming out with 400 new shows that include drama series and documentaries. Premiering this month are Marvel’s “Iron Fist” and the adaptation of Jay Asher’s best-selling novel “13 Reasons Why.”

Monthly subscription plans start at P370.

2. iFlix

The first to offer entertainment streaming in the country, it has the cheapest subscription cost and the most diverse content. Carries titles from Hollywood, neighboring Asian countries, as well as Filipino TV shows and films, including independent titles.

Monthly subscriptions cost P129.

3. HOOQ

Call it the ultimate cinematic archive with its intensive collection of classic movie titles that give one that instant throwback feeling. Whether you’re a film student learning the ropes of movie-making, or a cinephile who’d like to revisit the classics from decades past, HOOQ indulges you with its offerings of remastered vintage black and whites, and scenes captured in 35-mm film. It’s also home to Hollywood and current local hits.

It’s easy to get HOOQ to this streaming channel, as it only costs P59 for per month.

4. IndieFlix

Are you a fan of independent films?  These well-crafted movies and documentaries are hard to come by, as it seems that they would have to win an international award to be shown on local cinemas or movie channel hubs. But whether the movie is just a nominee for the Sundance Festival or Cannes, or an actual winner, you’d find these movies on IndieFlix, whose archives count some 8,000 films.

It’s free for the first 14 days, and subscription costs P250 ($4.99) a month.

5. Viu

Consider this  every hallyu (Korean wave) diehard’s dream come true. With up-to-date content, free streaming services and the quickest subtitling, it has become the country’s favorite K-Entertainment platform.

Thanks to PCCW’s collaboration with  the Inquirer Group and Megamobile, you can bid goodbye to popular but illegal streaming websites Dramanice and Kissasian for your K-Drama (“Oppa”) needs. Watch its ongoing series  “Tomorrow With You” and “Three Color Fantasy,” which may be the next international hits after “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo.”

Is it free? Yes, it’s free forever! But if you want more downloaded episodes and flicks on your mobile, go for Viu’s premium plan.

6. Viki

Your ultimate go-to source for Asian content. Viki has most of the titles available on Viu, but takes a much longer time to get subbed. However, the platform does cover more Asian countries in their library and shows popular regional movies too. It is home to Southeast Asian entertainment and movies from Bollywood (which has an interesting entertainment and film culture you must absolutely take a look at).

The Viki Premium pass costs P250 ($4.99).