Bang for the buck

With the entry of Disney+ into the Singapore market, Jan Lee compares the offerings of streaming services

The Mandalorian. PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
The Queen's Gambit. PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
I May Destroy You (2020). PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
British comedy Fleabag (2016 to 2019). PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
Ted Lasso (2020 to present). PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
Train To Busan: Peninsula (2020). PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
Vacation Of Love. PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
Keeping Up With The Kardashians (2007 to present) - starring (above from left) Kris Jenner and Kourtney, Khloe and Kim Kardashian. PHOTOS: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE, AMAZON STUDIOS, APPLE TV+, CLOVER FILMS, DISNEY, HBO, IQIYI, NETFLIX
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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on February 18, 2021, with the headline Bang for the buck. Subscribe