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Alternative Subscriptions: What You Can Get Instead of Netflix for €19.99

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nmil

6mo ago· 4 min readenOpinion

Summary

The author shares their experience of canceling their Netflix subscription (€19.99/month) and replacing it with three alternative subscriptions that provide more value and personal satisfaction. They describe Netflix content as feeling "moneyballed" - technically good but lacking character. The article focuses on personal finance decisions and finding more meaningful alternatives to mainstream streaming services.

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I simply was barely using it, and whenever I did it was more out of habit than it really being the thing I wanted to do with my time.
the vast majority of it feels absolutely moneyballed. Good, but somehow too good, and with no character.
What I wanted to share is how for approximately the price I was paying for my subscription (€19.99), I've snapped up three subscriptions that I'
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A couple of weeks ago, I decided to do away with my Netflix subscription. I simply was barely using it, and whenever I did it was more ou...

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