PBS Masterpiece without Prime

[cyclonefence]

Is there any way I can subscribe to PBS Masterpiece (and get *all* Masterpiece shows) without going through Amazon Prime? I'm trying to free myself from Amazon, and this is the final hurdle.

[Bumbles]

1. I joined PBS with a yearly membership and can get all shows, no Amazon involved.

See link below for joining PBS and be able to watch shows, while supporting local affiliates. The horror is planning on cutting funds for PBS, so joining will also help keep it viable.

https://help.pbs.org/support/solutions/articles/12000056932-getting-started-with-pbs-passport

[S/V Loner]

2. I think if you subscribe...

to PBS you can.

[AltairIV]

10. yes you can subscibe...

...i believe you must donate $100-$120 ayear but this can be spread out over the 12 months and it includes all Masterpeace shows and several imported ones that are quite good.

[S/V Loner]

11. I subscribe and it is reasonable.

I just wan’t sure if you got all the Masterpiece shows.

[cilla4progress]

3. I subscribe to PBS directly -

don't know if you can only do Masterpiece

[1WorldHope]

4. Passport is what you could access it if you are a member.

I think to get it you only have to give them $60 a year. But you will need a streaming device to get it on your TV. At least I do as TV is a 2018 half smart model.

[rzemanfl]

5. I don't think subscribing to Passport gets "all" Masterpiece shows.

There was a Masterpiece series based on Winston Graham's Poldark novels from 1975-77, and another that started in 2014 and ran five seasons. I only found the more recent series on Passport. From the little I have seen of the 1975-77 series; it looks quite dated technically, but worth watching. The recent series has fabulous cinematography.

[cyclonefence]

6. I just talked to a lady at our local PBS station

and she was unclear. It seems like I'm going to have to subscribe to *some* kind of streaming service to get any Masterpiece shows. Made a donation anyway.

[rzemanfl]

7. If you donate $60 a year you get PBS Passport.

It is a huge bargain, even if you can't stream 50-year-old TV shows. I trust you have the equipment you need to stream. Most library cards will get you access to Hoopla and Kanopy.

[cyclonefence]

8. Ah--Hoopla and Kanopy

Thanks--yes, I made a contribution and got Passport. As soon as we finish Astrid, I'm going to quit Amazon totally. Thanks for the tip.

[rzemanfl]

9. We are watching Poldark now.

Also, Wolf Hall.