I don't have cable, haven't for years. With everyone offering streaming now, or very soon, you can choose your channels now, and see almost anything (other than sports). Even Netflix is likely to lose my business soon, as Amazon and (soon) BBC America will have me covered. Netflix's one advantage at this point is its ability to recommend quirky comedies that I otherwise would never find. And that's a big advantage. btw, does HBO Now have the worst app ever? On the Roku, I saw no way to say "show me this series"....it never figured out I was watching GoT or Sonic Hiways, ever.