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How to get one month of Paramount+ for free
It's no secret that streaming services have been jumping in price these days, from Netflix to Apple TV+. That's what makes this Paramount+ deal so great -- you can save money on a one month free trial period instead of a week-long one, so you can binge-watch all your favorite shows and not have to worry about investing in another streaming service.
Paramount+ is home to a plethora of different channels, including Nickelodeon, MTV, CBS, and my personal favorite, the Smithsonian channel. This way, you can set up profiles for your family for everyone to enjoy something, from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to the Yellowstone prequel 1883 to Spongebob Squarepants.
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You'll also get access to some truly great original programming, from Christine Baranski's The Good Fight to Jordan Peele's rendition of the Twilight Zone. And, for gamer fans out there, you'll also get to watch the first season of Halo exclusively at Paramount+.
Right now, with code BRAVO, you'll swap the week-long free trial into a month-long free trial. After the trial is up, the price will be $5/month with ads and $10 per month without. You can pre-pay and save cash up-front with a $150-per-year subscription. Students who verify their email addresses can also save 25% on the ad-friendly version of Paramount+.
And, for those who are looking to give a great gift this holiday season, don't forget that Paramount+ offers gift card subscription packages that you can pick up ahead of the holidays. It's a great holiday gift card to give this holiday.