Why is Peacock charging for Yellowstone?

Peacock charges for Yellowstone because it holds the exclusive on-demand streaming rights, a result of a deal made before Paramount+ launched, meaning you need a paid subscription to Peacock Premium (or higher) to watch past seasons, while new episodes always air first on the Paramount Network channel and become available on Peacock later. You can watch new episodes live via cable/satellite or live TV streaming services like YouTube TV or Fubo, but Yellowstone is never included with a standard Paramount+ subscription.

Do I have to pay extra to watch Yellowstone on Peacock?

You can stream Seasons 1–4 of Yellowstone with a paid Peacock subscription.

Why do I have to pay for Yellowstone if I have Paramount Plus?

In a report from Puck News, the problem with Yellowstone, however, has to do with streaming rights. New episodes of Yellowstone air on cable television's Paramount Network, but not on its streaming service, Paramount+.

How much does it cost to stream Yellowstone on Peacock?

You can sign up for a Peacock Premium plan at $10.99 a month (+tax) or $109.99 per year (+tax). If you are looking for all of our content with no ads (limited exclusions)*, you can sign up for a Peacock Premium Plus plan for $16.99 a month (+tax) or $169.99 per year (+tax).

Why is Yellowstone on Peacock and not Paramount+?

Yellowstone is on Peacock and not Paramount+ because of a pre-existing, locked-in streaming deal from 2020 that gave NBCUniversal's Peacock exclusive streaming rights before Paramount+ even launched. While the show airs on the Paramount Network (cable), its on-demand streaming home for previous seasons and soon new ones (after airing) is Peacock, confusing fans but making Peacock a huge draw for the service. 

Why is Peacock charging for Yellowstone?

Is Peacock still free with Amazon Prime?

No, Peacock is not free with Amazon Prime; rather, Amazon now offers Peacock Premium Plus (the ad-free tier) as a paid add-on channel within Prime Video, costing around $16.99/month or $169.99/year, allowing you to subscribe and watch it all within the Prime Video interface, though you can still access Peacock directly via its own app or Fire TV. 

Can I get Yellowstone on Paramount Plus for free?

You can watch select episodes of Paramount Network series on Paramount+ and Pluto TV. 7 days free, then plans start at $7.99/month. *Yellowstone isn't available on Paramount+.

Does Peacock have a senior discount?

No, Peacock does not currently offer a specific, ongoing senior discount on its standard plans, but you might find deals through AARP, check their site for general promotions (like student, teacher, or military discounts), or look for bundled offers with services like Xfinity. While there's no direct senior discount, check Peacock's offers page for temporary sales or member benefits through organizations like AARP. 

What is the difference between Peacock and Peacock plus?

Peacock has a few tiers, but the main comparison is between Peacock Premium (with ads) and Peacock Premium Plus (mostly ad-free); both offer the full library of shows, movies, live sports, and Originals, but Plus adds offline downloads and removes most ads for a higher price, while the standard Premium is the ad-supported version of the full catalog, and there's also a cheaper "Select" plan with limited content. 

Why did Peacock increase its price?

Peacock increased its prices primarily to cover rising content costs (especially expensive live sports like the Olympics and originals) and to align with competitors, aiming to remain competitive while investing in its library and user experience. Parent company NBCUniversal believes Peacock was underpriced, so they've raised rates multiple times, increasing prices for both ad-supported and ad-free tiers to fund growth and balance the significant investment in exclusive programming.
 

Is Paramount+ still free with Amazon Prime?

No, Paramount Plus is not free with Amazon Prime; it's a paid add-on channel, though you can subscribe through Prime Video for convenience, with pricing usually similar to direct subscriptions, offering ad-supported or ad-free options for shows from CBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, and more, but it requires a separate monthly fee. 

Why am I not able to watch Yellowstone on Paramount Plus?

Yellowstone isn't on Paramount Plus in the U.S. because of a licensing deal Paramount made before Paramount+ launched, giving exclusive streaming rights to Peacock for its past seasons, while spinoffs like 1883 and 1923 are on Paramount+ to build its own library. This means you need a cable/live TV subscription for live episodes on the Paramount Network or a Peacock subscription for most past seasons, creating confusion for fans. 

Why is Yellowstone moving to CBS?

Right now, Sunday night on CBS is also the only place that you can experience Yellowstone content with the wider fanbase. Paramount made the shift to try and fill out their fall television slate during the continued SAG-AFTRA strike, but diehard fans know that the series would have been on hiatus anyway.

What is the cheapest way to watch Yellowstone?

Why Philo is the Best Place to Watch Yellowstone. Philo is not only the most affordable way to stream new episodes of Yellowstone live, but it also offers unbeatable perks. At just $28/month, Philo gives you access to 70+ live channels, including Paramount Network. Plus, Philo includes AMC+ at no additional cost.

Who is playing John Dutton in season 5 part 2?

Kevin Costner will reprise his iconic role as John Dutton in the second part of season 5 of Yellowstone, a return eagerly anticipated by fans.

Can I watch Peacock for free?

You can watch some content on Peacock for free with its limited free tier, but for most shows, movies, and live sports (like The Office, Yellowstone, or NFL games), you need a paid Peacock Premium subscription, though you can sometimes get it free through bundles with services like Xfinity/<<<A>><<A>> Spectrum internet or Instacart Plus, or through special promotions like student discounts or occasional promo codes. 

Is Peacock Plus free with Amazon Prime?

No, Peacock Premium Plus isn't free with Amazon Prime, but you can subscribe to it as an add-on channel within the Prime Video app for the same price as a standalone subscription, offering a more convenient, single-bill way to watch ad-free Peacock content and live local NBC channels directly through Prime Video's interface. 

Why do I have two different charges for Peacock?

Peacock likely charged you twice due to duplicate subscriptions (e.g., one direct, one through Apple/Roku/Amazon), a forgotten second account, an active free trial ending, or a payment glitch. To fix this, check your Peacock account and associated app store subscriptions (Apple, Roku) for active plans, cancel the extra one, and contact Peacock support with transaction IDs if the issue persists. 

Do Walmart+ members gain access to Peacock Premium?

Walmart+ members can enjoy either Paramount+ Essential or Peacock Premium with ads at no additional cost with an active Walmart+ membership. Members can only have one streaming benefit at a time. If after selecting one of the streaming benefits over the other, you will have the option to change or cancel after 90 days.

Who is giving Peacock for free?

You can get Peacock Premium for free through bundles with services like Instacart+ and Walmart+, or as a perk for certain Xfinity Internet customers (especially higher-tier rewards members or Gigabit+ users). Other partners, mobile carriers (like T-Mobile historically), and credit card rewards programs also offer deals, while some providers like Amazon Prime Video offer short Peacock trials. 

What is the 2.99 Peacock deal?

The "$2.99 deal" for Peacock streaming primarily refers to a special student discount, offering Peacock Premium for $2.99/month for 12 months (requires annual verification via SheerID), though similar discounts (around $3-$4/month) have also targeted teachers, military, first responders, and sometimes appeared as targeted offers or cancellation incentives for 6 months at that price point. These deals are temporary, usually for the first year, and switch to standard rates after the promotional period. 

Why is Peacock telling me to subscribe when I already have an account?

Peacock asks you to subscribe when you already have it usually because of a login error, wrong account, or billing issue, often resolved by logging out and back in, clearing the app's cache/data, checking subscription status on the official Peacock website (and ensuring you're on the correct email), or restarting your device; subscriptions through third parties (Apple, Roku, Xfinity) can add complexity, requiring you to check those accounts too. 

Why do you have to pay for Yellowstone?

Standard Entrance Pass. You are required to pay an entrance fee in order to access Yellowstone National Park. Under the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act, many national parks are allowed to keep 80% of all fees collected and use that money to fund critical projects that improve services and protect resources.

Is 6666 a Yellowstone spin-off?

Yellowstone already has several spinoffs in the works, including Kayce Dutton's (Luke Grimes) Y: Marshals,Beth and Rip's Yellowstone spinoff, Michelle Pfeiffer's The Madison, Four Sixes-based 6666, and a prequel called 1944. However, this show appears to be something entirely new.

Is Yellowstone on Netflix?

No, the popular series Yellowstone is generally not available on Netflix in the United States; it streams exclusively on Peacock and Paramount+ in the US, but it has rolled out to Netflix in many other countries like the UK, Canada, and parts of Europe and Latin America. US rights are held by NBCUniversal until after the series finale, so fans in the US must use Peacock or Paramount+.