Television is getting very confusing. First there was basic television, channels two through thirteen. Then basic cable came along which added several more channels. After that we got premium cable which added about eight hundred more channels (although I still can’t find anything to watch on cable) as well as pay per view movies and events.

Now we have subscription networks. First, I was told we had subscribed to NetFlix. I believe it was because the kids wanted it. Then we got Hulu for me so I could watch the “Handmaid’s Tale.” As Prime members we get Amazon Prime video on which we watch “The Incredible Mrs. Maisel.” And, apparently, as our cable provider is Verizon, we receive DisneyPlus for free for one year. I have been binge watching the Star Wars movies on that.

We just bought a new television for our sunroom and we are strongly considering not getting a cable box for it. My husband feels that, as it is a smart television, we could get all of the subscription services on it without paying for another cable box and we wouldn’t miss basic cable. He has also been considering getting Apple TV. I am very apprehensive to give up the cable box, as the process of watching subscription television seems complicated to me.

How do you watch television?

Happy holidays Gotham!!