How to Watch ‘Days of Our Lives’ on Peacock
After 57 years on broadcast television, NBC‘s long-running daytime drama Days of Our Lives will be moving to streaming this fall, shifting locations over to the network’s streaming partner, Peacock.
For devoted fans, this could be a bit of an adjustment as streaming can be more complicated than merely changing a channel. So, we’re breaking down how you can watch the soap (for free!) when it begins streaming full-time on Monday, September 12, when NBC News Daily takes over its usual timeslot.
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Now, let’s talk cost — those who subscribe to Peacock Premium ($4.99/month with commercials), will be able to access the show’s robust library anytime. But Peacock’s standard plan — also with ad breaks — is free to all, it just won’t grant viewers access to as many episodes in the library. And for fans who don’t want to sit through commercials and want access to all episodes, check out Peacock Premium Plus ($9.99/month). Learn more about the plans here.
Currently, new episodes of the soap arrive the next day on standard Peacock, but this September, they’ll begin debuting each weekday. It’s unclear what time the episodes will become available, but stay tuned for more details as we approach Days‘ exclusive streaming debut. And when it comes to access, anyone with a smart TV or streaming stick (Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV) can immerse themselves with a download of the Peacock app.
Of the change, Mark Lazarus, Chairman of NBCUniversal Television and Streaming said, “This programming shift benefits both Peacock and NBC and is reflective of our broader strategy to utilize our portfolio to maximize reach and strengthen engagement with viewers. With a large percentage of the Days of Our Lives audience already watching digitally, this move enables us to build the show’s loyal fanbase on streaming while simultaneously bolstering the network daytime offering with an urgent, live programming opportunity for partners and consumers.”
So get those remotes ready and make sure your Peacock app is set in place for as much Days of Our Lives access as possible.
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I will not go pay another $4.99 or $9.99 as a senior and limited income, nbc has lost a longtime customer of 40 plus years watching DAYS. I will also stop watching anything on NBC period. What a horrible way to treat Longtime Loyal customers? Bye NBC, and goodbye to DAYS. Let’s see the rating it gets after this big shamed move to streaming.
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I feel bad for longtime viewers. The target demographic for DOOL is older people who don’t subscribe to streaming channels. I think this will kill the show.
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I don’t like it at all. What time is Days of Our Lives on free Peacock? I always looked forward to watching it. You spoiled it for senior citizens. You going to put something on that I’m not interested in instead. What a waste.
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I've watched for over 40 years and will be not be continuing to Peacock. Habits are hard to break but I can live without having to "stream" and pay additional money during these times.
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I don’t like it a all! You have taken away things we like and put on junk please think about us senior citizens,
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NBC is a business, not a charity. They're not making money off of Days of Our Lives, they're losing money on it. It's either this or outright cancellation.
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But isn't Peacock owned by NBC they are a sister station. So, if they will charge to watch they will be making money.
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IT IS FREAKING FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!
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It's terrible....I only have basic cable & regular channels. I don't plan on streaming ,so goodby to Days of our Lives, after 50 years!!!
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Same I don't plan on streaming or paying for another channel outside my cable . Heck i may cut the cable and get netflix .
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I don’t like it at all either. It’s a shame that so many have watched since day 1 and now moving it to another place peacock where we have to pay extra to see what we have paid for all these years on our regular service, I am on Dish and I don’t understand why NBC would move a show that literally thousands watch every day. Shame shame shame on you
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It's a shame, what we don't need is another news program! I don't mind watching on Peacock and I'm lucky it's included in my cable. I won't be watching NBC, I'll find something else.
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Days was the only show on NBC I watch. We DO NOT NEED ANOTHER NEWS PROGRAM! is true. I don't watch that much TV these days since my husband passed away last year.
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What are seniors supposed to do?Days of our lives has been on NBC for years
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I too cannot afford to buy Peacock to watch Days. I am on a fixed income, all I have is local channels. I have been watching Days since I was in High school, I am well over 70 years of age and I probably will not be able to watch Days when they stream. I was watching Days as a hit and miss, I know it's a soap but some of the things that were written were so unbelievable. I wish I could continue to watch Days but I financially can't.
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Current episodes of Days will be free.
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I agree. 47 years through babies, going back to work, VCR's, and finally DVR's. I will not pay to watch a show that should be free. I pay for HBO, Showtime, and Netflix. Paying just for Days of Our Lives is something I can live without.
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I've watched since day one when I was a little girl. I don't stream. I'm very disappointed.
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I think it is very sad that all the networks have become so greedy!
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Not happy about it at all. After all these years, not we have to pay to watch Dool. Not.
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IT IS FREE FREE FREE FREAKING FREE
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No it’s not, only a few episodes that Peacock chooses to unlock. A way to suck one into paying.
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This really stinks. Not happy about the move at all.
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Agreed, NBC streaming dool on peacock is an insult to log 5ime fans. No one wantsore news shows and that's all free TV will become so sad with everything costing too much that the network would do this. The demographic of dool is senior widows on fixed incomes. Shame on you NBC. Greedy greedy greedy, period.
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Will not be watchimg anymore after 38 years
My tv is not compatible with this move. You should make some type of provisions for longtime loyal viewers who cannot watch on peacock or we will have to start watching general hospital. No one is interested in a 1 p.m.news program.
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It stinks
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I agree! It stinks! I loved Days of our Lives!!! I too can’t afford to pay more then I’m already paying for TV NBC is giving us a raw deal!!!!!!
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I don’t think this fair, to devoted fans. I won’t be watching it either. Many people already pay a big price for cable, why add to their financial burdens?
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I have watched dools since it started. Now that NBC cancelled it I will not be able to see it on Peacock as I live in Canada and it is not available here. Really not impressed with NBC at all.
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Can this be accessed on an iPad?
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Yes
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Yes, anytime I miss the show during the day, I watch it on my iPad that evening after 7 pm on regular free Peacock.
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It won’t be streaming any more for free!!! Not even on your smart phone!!!!! You’ll have to Pay to watch it!!! Yes it stinks!!! Especially for older people who can’t afford to pay more for TV!!! NBC stinks!!!!! Don’t need more Freeken News!!! I’ll NEVER watch it!!!!!
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It’ll stream for free, just with commercials.
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Money, money, money.
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Won’t pay to watch Days of Our Lives. No longer a fan of WXII (NBC)
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It’s free
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My first baby. LISA Marie, died at age five in 1967. At that time., Susan (Denise Alexander) lost her baby, Dickinson, on Days of Our Lives. I bonded with that show and watched it ever since. I am VERY UPSET BY THIS LOSS AFTER 55 YEARS!!!
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such a terrible thing to do to loyal senior citizens who have followed this show for years, literally YEARS!!! What is wrong with you NBC???!!! A lot of people will be tuning out your network; Days not good enough for NBC, neither is any other program. Another news show>> REALLY???
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This is a terrible idea.. I won't switch to peacock and be inconvenienced.
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Shameful
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I have also watched DOOL since I was in school. The older generation which are the true, loyal fans don't always have the capability to watch it on Peacock. Whether they are electronically challenged as I am (so I probably won't be able to figure it out), can't afford it because they are on a limited income (like me), don't have a smart tv or can't afford to buy a stick, a box, or whatever. It breaks my heart....it was one of the only things I had to look forward to daily. The real Slap in the Face was that I didn't get to see the last 2 episodes because Thursday shortly after it started it was interrupted with the announcement that the Queen had passed away and they never returned to DOOL. Then on Fridays final episode the new King gave his first address since the Queens passing. When he was finished they did go back to what was left of the show. Figured it would go to NBC on demand to watch the last 2 episodes just to find out that on demand does not have any episodes since sometime in August. It is like losing a good friend that has been with you since childhood. NBC.
...HOW COULD YOU BE SO CALLOUS??
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Did not realize they were removing Day's from NBC, have been following since it began and I was barely a teen. Already pay $200+ just for basic and internet. Refuse to pay additional. Very disappointed
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Not happy. Not everyone can pay for extra channels. I pay enough as it is and I won’t pay anymore.
Why is it that we can’t watch shows that are on regular TV?
Just like Friends. Always on regular TV but the reunion was on a pay channel.
People who are devoted fans should not have to resort to cable channels.
So wrong.
No more news programs.
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It says Peacock's Standard plan is free. You won't pay to watch the current episodes.
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My Grandmother has been watching Days for over 50 years !! she's watched from the beginning. This is a show that brings her joy and helps with her daily routine- BUT.....this is disgusting that her and many other fans have to start paying to watch something they've enjoyed for many years for FREE. She is pissed, as she very well should be. Everyone's just out for the money, no one has any consideration for other human beings and their feelings. It's all just money, money, money...she wanted me to inform you that she will no longer be using Peacock, and neither will I and the rest of our very big Family that USED Peacock. Good luck, because I know we're not the only ones leaving negative feedback by this outrageous and unnecessary change. DO BETTER PEACOCK.
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It will be on the free side of Peacock!
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It’s free
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It sounds to me like as long as you have the Peacock app, you will be able to watch. (for free) I read that if you have premium Peacock you will be able to watch new & older episodes. I'm not sure how far back they are going. Right now, it's just two seasons. (Seasons 56 & 57) The article I previously read said they were making more seasons available. According to this article it sounds like you will still be able to watch it for free.
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WHY?????
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just what is needed, another news magazine, what is this the 6th hour of the today show?
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I’ve been watching Days for 50 years but, sadly, will no longer be watching because I refuse to pay for it. I guess I’ll get used to the extra hour I now will have to do something constructive. When you make it free again I’ll be happy to watch it again!
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After watching DOOL for 37 yrs, I WILL NOT stream a service just to watch it. I am heartbroken over saying goodbye to DOOL. It was a part of my life. Please NBC, bring it back to the regular tv network.
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They have some nerve. It’s bad enough that they raised the cable bill $10.00 a month. Now they expect us to pay an additional $4.99 or $9.99 a month in order to watch Days of our Lives. No, thank you, and shame on them for doing this. This is wishful thinking, of course, but perhaps if everybody didn’t pay the additional charges, they would leave it as it was, and we could still stream it for free. Yeah, right, as if that will ever happen. Yes, the storylines are getting extremely interesting, but still not interesting enough where I’m going to pay these ridiculous additional charges. Outrageous! 😡👎😡
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Speaking for my mother who has been a longtime faithful viewer on Days it is very disappointing that not only does she have to pay for streaming service but add internet as she is a cable subscriber on a limited income. So so long to Days of Our Lives thanks to this new idea! NBC aren't your viewers important?
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I certainly will miss watching but cannot afford to pay to watch a show. NBC is making a mistake.
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It’s free
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🙁 disappointed
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The show will be FREE on Peacock, never any breaking news interruptions, never any Wimbledon preemptions, never any 2 weeks off for Olympics....WOW! If you know any older folks not familiar with streaming, please offer to help them set it up.
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I am no longer convinced that anyone can watch for free. This article sounds like it but others say no.
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It is free
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I’m 64. I watched since I was 5. My mom had to put me in morning kindergarten because I cried because I was gonna miss watching it!
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Current episodes are free to watch
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I soooo agree with Everyone on here I can’t afford to pay extra on top of cable and other bills and I’m young I’ve been watching for the last 20 yrs this sucks!
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It will be on the free side of Peacock
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The show has never been technically ‘free’ as advertisers have paid for the viewers” attention. I saw that the free to viewers version of Peacock has ads- standard- with no access to past shows. The basic paid level still has ads but also allows access to past shows (possibly limited in seasons).
I agree- they will lose viewership. My guess is that advertisers don’t feel like viewers buy their products as much and wanted cheaper access to these viewers.
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Maybe you should go to hell. You're ridiculous, have you not read these responses people enjoy this show!
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Just another way to suck more money out of us consumers one way or another. Peacock might have a free access, but need to buy a stick, a box, or a smart TV. What a move!
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You can watch on laptop.
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It’s free
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Only on smart devices or Comcast.
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It depends who your cable company is. True for Comcast. Maybe for Spectrum also, but you have to have a smart TV. We have one so we have to watch it in just that room or on a smart phone or computer, which many seniors don’t have or use. I’m pretty aggravated. I have to use my phone/computer for enough other stuff so I prefer to watch a show on a nice big TV screen with neck and vision issues.
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True, but you need a smart TV to use Peacock unless you have Comcast. Really annoying.
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I am not happy that with Spectrum, we would need smart TVs in every room in order to watch Peacock wherever we want (unlike with the DVRs associated with Comcast/Xfinity). Spectrum should find a way of correcting this.
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you can search over internet, lot of website provide it free
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Why would I pay anywhere from five to $10 a month for one show… It’s not worth it. Nowadays $10 goes a long way at the gas pump and the grocery store. And I’m not even a senior
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I have peacock plus. Can't watch Days because you have to go to your play store and do something. I am a English speaking .can't understand the people on Peacock. Talked to 3 different guys still can't understand. I am 80 years old. Guess I will just pass on Peacock. And Love NBC But won't watch them either.
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Yes it will kill the show! Personally I think that is what NBC wants. If you’ll notice on the last few years NBC has become news and sports oriented! For the last 2 years they show repeats 3 nights a week. NBC used to be my favorite station. But with all their crap of late I am not going to watch NBC anymore. Who’s with me!
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I watched after first one came onim on fixed income but I think I'll pay the low price to watch I'm I'm into the show I want to watch so bad it's not that much more new peacock customers can pay $ 19.99 for a year and watch it that's not bad.
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It wouldn’t surprise me at all if they eventually did this with the other three soaps, as well. If this were to happen, I say goodbye, and good riddance. With the exception of Days of Our Lives, the other three soaps are not as good as they were years ago. To say they shouldn’t be doing this with Days of our Lives, after so many loyal fans have watched for many years on NBC, is a complete understatement. Absolutely ridiculous. 😡👎😡
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It’s free every day.
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I stopped watching months ago for my own reasons. That’s it
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Sadly my friends, streaming is the wave of the future and it's ALL about MONEY. Something you should all know, Comcast now owns NBC. "The acquisition of NBCUniversal by Comcast was announced on December 3, 2009, and was completed on March 19, 2013." It's all very complicated but not too difficult to understand that billionaire big businesses will be doing this type of manipulation every single day. Those deals will, as we're seeing now, alter what we watch, how we watch it and exactly how much we're going to pay for all of it. It's not pretty and it's going to get worse. My advice to all, especially older folks like myself, do your research. Believe nothing you read in any advertisements, but read everything anyway, online and off. If you have questions, pick up the phone and ask them questions. But never let you monthly streaming bills overshadow your cable bill. If that happens, cancel cable.
And when you call, be polite, but not a pushover. Don't ever expect any of these companies to take your best interest at heart. Frankly, they don't give a crap about you, only their bottom line. It's up to you/us to find the best deal. Good luck to all!! GAJ
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I just signed up for free on my TV and it wasn’t difficult at all.
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With the price of everything going up, cannot afford to pay to watch a show I have watched for free for 40 years. Really sad decision NBC made to move Days of our Lives to Peacock. See ya
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It’s free
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NBC has just lost about customer I have watched days of our lives got 46 years. Just another way for them to make money
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It’s free
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Days of our lives is no longer worth watching. It hasn’t been worth watching for a long time. You can find something better to watch on television. Marlena John Maggie and so many others are great testaments to plastic surgery but not much else.
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I've been watching Days of Our Lives for 50 plus years on nbc. I will not and I repeat will not pay $499 a month to watch it on anything I can't afford it... shame on anyone who thought this up.... just money-hungry executives!!!!
I'm done with NBC anything and Days of Our Lives.
bye-bye
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Wow, new episodes are free
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This will be heartbreaking for my 92 year old Mom who does not have internet. She has watched Days since the beginning. It has been the highlight of her day since she has become a shut in.
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I really feel sorry for viewers of Days of our Lives won’t be able to watch it anymore after so many years on Peacock. They are going to lose a-lot of viewers, I’m sure..
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I just plain am confused.......I currently watch on Peacock free. So I will or won't be able to continue? I have no interest in the other Peacock programming. Just Days. So now I will have to pay? What about the Youtubers that record the show, and do a horrible job I might add, but will they still be doing that? I wouldn't even mind a delay in being able to watch current episodes if it is FREE
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Current episodes will be free.
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I agree. It is a shame. It is nothing more than greed. I've been watcing since I was a teenager, and now I will no longer watch it. Nickle and diming all of the long time fans. I'm done with Days.
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It’s free
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I think the idea of taking Days Of Our Lives off the air on NBC and going to Peacock is the worse idea NBC can do. I have been watching days since the first day it started. I am a very loyal fan of this show and I am so sorry that NBC thinks this is a good idea. Putting another news program in its place is so stupid.. Is NBC becoming another CNN? They already have MSNBC why another news program. Also the fact you cannot see that days episode till the end of the day or the next day will present a big problem to many. I also tape the show everyday and when I play it back I skip the commercials.. you won’t be able to do this on Peacock unless you pay for it. That’s too bad for many ,many people. If you do not have Peacock then many people will not be willing to pay for it. This idea is crazy. It needs not to happen. Probably the next step is that after 57 years Days will no longer be. PERHAPS THIS WILL BE THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THIS SHOW. THAT WILL BE TOO BAD FOR ALL OF US.
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So free and watching commercials is too much?
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You can get it free. I go there when I miss it during the day
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But not after next week. I won’t pay either. I have watched on the free tier when it gets preempted
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I only mostly, watch Days of our lives on NBC Very sad now I’ll have to PAY to watch it!!!! Really stinks so sad 😞 and mad 😡 sorry for your loss
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It says Peacock's standard plan is free. So you won't pay for current episodes.
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You don't have to pay to watch days on peacock if you don't mind short commercials. And the peacock is so much better then most streaming out there. And very affordable. Cheaper then HBO Netflix ect....
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They changed it as of it being moved off of NBC. Peacock used to allow you to watch the current episodes on the free plan with commercials the day after the episode aired. Now all Days episodes are labeled as needing a $4.99 subscription. Not cool. No more free ones.
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nbc is idiot for this change, folks can not afford the price or have any type of media these days only for paid, that is totally wrong and should be gone, but many cases this okay nope, this daytime program will not have the fans or even ratings. must be nice to get rid of shows that people like and these fools say no.
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It’s free
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It’s a shame that Canadian viewers have no ability to even consider steaming. It’s simply not available to us. I wonder if NBC ever thought about that? I’m guessing not.
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Who cares? It's the most ridiculous soap opera on television.....writers need to come out of the clouds and down to earth with their writing.....o
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Days fans care big time. No way to treat their loyal viewers who kept the show runnng all these years
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so once it is put onto the paid app we lose the free daily show altogether right?
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The article above says you can still watch it for free after 9/12 on the regular Peacock app, you just won’t have the full library of their shows. I don’t need the full library, I just like watching the current episode so that will be great for me and others who just want to see their daily show.
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How do we watch it in Australia?
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Will any of the new episoides be shown on Regular Peacock at a later date?
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New episodes are free
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Get your kids to set up a computer for you.
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