If you recently bought a compatible Samsung Smart TV (2016 or later), then you didn’t just buy a television—you got yourself an entire streaming service.
No subscription needed. Pay absolutely nothing. Heck, you don’t even need to make an account. All you need is an internet connection to instantly access thousands of movies and shows through Samsung TV Plus, exclusive to Australian viewers.
The content, listed under Channels, covers a wide variety—scripted shows, sports, news, reality, lifestyle, kids & family, music—and can be viewed live or on demand. To complement a good ol’ bit of summer relaxation, here are a few Samsung TV Plus channels to chill out to.
Dawson’s Creek
Don’t wait for your life to be over—the iconic late-’90s teen romance soap is ready for nostalgic comfort binging right now. Featuring early performances from Michelle Williams, Katie Holmes, and the meme-able face of James Van Der Beek, you’ll find all episodes of the generation-defining show playing non-stop on this channel.
Mythbusters
Can you really knock someone’s socks off? Is it possible to melt an entire human body a la Breaking Bad? What would actually happen if an elephant ran into a mouse? These are but a few pop culture hypotheticals that get put through rigorous testing in this joyous science show.
30 Rock
Tina Fey’s Emmy-winning sitcom classic runs non-stop on this channel. Boosted by the comedy chops of Alec Baldwin, Jane Krakowski, Tracy Morgan, Jack McBrayer and a wealth of cameo appearances, the series centres on the behind-the-scenes chaos of running a successful sketch comedy show.
Wonder
For high-octane, real-life stories of survival, this channel provides. Covers a vast array of adrenaline-fuelled tales from wilderness feats to military operations, aircraft emergencies, and oceanic bravery.
Hot Ones
The most improbable interview format to go wildly successful, this talk show channel sees host Sean Evans chat to some of the world’s biggest celebrity while they all munch on chicken wings creeping up the Scoville scale.
Hell’s Kitchen
Speaking of spicy, Gordon Ramsay and his famously hot temper play 24/7 on this channel dedicated to the iconic foodie reality series. You could search for individual episodes, but we think it’s better to slap yourself right into the live stream like a steak on the grill.
The Bob Ross Channel
This channel’s technically listed under ‘Entertainment’ but we’d equally see it under ‘Ambiance’, an appropriate reflection of the zen-like experience of watching art master Bob Ross take you through the practice, patience, and—yes—joy of painting.
Red Bull TV
The home of extreme sports and even more extreme stunts boasts films, shows, and live events. Whether you’re into skateboarding, motocross, BMX, snowboarding, or seeing some dude jump from literal space, this is your home now.
Pokémon
Didn’t think you could catch every single episode of the iconic Nintendo cartoon series? Well, you could make a decent go of it with this channel in the kids & family section dedicated to the childhood phenomenon.
The Asylum
Quality entertainment is fine ‘n’ all, but sometimes you want some honest-to-goodness trash. Welcome to the bottom of the barrel, The Asylum Channel, from the studio that brought you unforgettably shameless rip-offs like Snakes on a Train, Transmorphers, and Sharknado.
