IndySwap · Monthly Articles
Every month we break down the best streaming moves — what to subscribe to, when to cancel, and how to never pay for two services at once.
HBO's award season finale slate is stacked this April — new seasons of The Last of Us and The White Lotus are dropping back-to-back. If you only subscribe to one service this month, Max is the clear winner. We map out every episode drop date so you can binge it all before your billing date.
Monthly Swap · March 2026
Netflix's March lineup is its strongest in two years. We ranked every original dropping this month, flagged the must-watches, and mapped out a 3-week viewing schedule so you can cancel before your billing renews.
Comparison
We compared every original series and film debuting on both platforms this quarter — scoring each on critic ratings, episode counts, and binge-ability. The winner might surprise you.
How-To Guide
Canceling a streaming service doesn't mean losing your watchlist. We walk through each platform's account settings step-by-step, including tricks to preserve your watch history when you resubscribe.
Monthly Swap · February 2026
Two Marvel series, a Pixar original, and the Star Wars anniversary special all hit Disney+ in February. We time-stamped the episode schedule so you know exactly when it's safe to cancel.
Deals & Free Trials
We track every active free trial across all major platforms so you don't have to. Some offers are limited-time, so we update this article every two weeks. Current standouts: Peacock's 30-day trial and Apple TV+'s student offer.
Comparison · Analysis
Is the Disney/Hulu/ESPN+ bundle actually worth it? We ran the numbers across four subscriber profiles — sports fan, family, solo binger, and cord-cutter — to find out when bundling wins and when swapping beats it.
Monthly Swap · January 2026
January is Apple TV+'s strongest month in years with three new original series and a buzzworthy documentary. At $9.99/month with no ads, it's the smartest first swap of 2026.
Monthly Swap · December 2025
Netflix loaded December with a stacked holiday lineup — a new Ryan Murphy limited series, two major film releases, and a docuseries that's already generating buzz. We built a two-week binge plan so you can watch everything and cancel right after the new year.
How-To Guide
Holiday streaming is expensive — unless you know how to stack free trials, gift card promotions, and seasonal discounts. We walk through the exact playbook for getting 6–8 weeks of premium streaming for free between Thanksgiving and New Year's.
Monthly Swap · November 2025
November is Peacock's month. Between an exclusive NFL playoff game, the return of a fan-favorite drama, and a new comedy series that reviewers are calling the best of the year, this is the one month where Peacock's $7.99 price tag is a total steal.
Comparison · Analysis
Both are priced under $10/month and both are releasing major originals this fall. We put Apple TV+ and Peacock head-to-head on content volume, quality, sports coverage, and cancellation ease to help you pick just one for the month.
Monthly Swap · October 2025
Max's October slate is loaded with prestige TV returning for new seasons, a highly anticipated HBO film, and a documentary everyone will be talking about. We mapped every episode drop date so you know exactly when you can cancel and still see everything.