Celebrity scandals make for riveting television. There's just something about peeking into the glitzy lives of the rich and famous, especially when drama unfolds. When it comes to indulging in the juiciest celebrity gossip, few channels deliver quite like REELZ. Its motto is “stories about the famous and the infamous,” making the network the perfect home for true crime fans, too.
You probably already know that the real scandal is overpaying for a cable connection. Major streaming services offer skinny bundles that let you watch all your favorite TV channels, including REELZ, and only pay for what you want. With the options in this guide, you’ll be watching all the celebrity drama that REELZ has to offer — cord-free — in no time.
How to Watch REELZ Without Cable
Cord-cutters looking for the home of true crime and celebrity scandals can access REELZ on several major streaming platforms. “Skinny bundle” streaming services are the best way to get all your favorite cable shows at a lower price and pay for only what you need. These services allow you to customize which channels are included in your subscription, which you can then stream online or on your favorite devices. The best part is that these services won’t lock you into a cable contract, so you can continue experimenting until you find your favorite.
You can find REELZ’s most popular shows like “Most Shocking,” “Stalker Files,” “Alcatraz: The Greatest Escapes,” and “Branson Taxi” on skinny bundle streaming services including DIRECTV, Sling TV, Philo, and Peacock.
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Can I Watch REELZ on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, or Chromecast?
By connecting one of these streaming services to your favorite streaming device, you can stream REELZ using platforms like Roku, Fire TV, and Apple TV. Compatible platforms for the above skinny bundle services are Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Chromecast, iOS/Android, and your web browser.
More to Love for REELZ Fans
REELZ offers excellent content across the board, but it can’t hurt to give other channels a chance. Here are some similar networks to try:
Like REELZ, Lifetime is a channel that’s wild about true crime, among other things. Sure, some of its content is fictionalized, but most of it is at least based on true stories — and you know those are the best movies! “The Hillsdale Adoption Scam” and “Girl in the Basement” are among our favorites. For even more options, check out its channel and our guide on how to watch Lifetime without cable.
The History Channel is also a close option. Its programming on unexplainable mysteries mirrors the “How did they do it?” themes seen in REELZ. Shows like “The UnXplained” and “History’s Greatest Mysteries” are likely to interest you. And the best part is you can also watch The History Channel without cable.
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Are there any plans to add REELZ to HuLu live TV? Thank Bridget
I’ve subscribed to Reelz through Roku on Hulu but it does not have updated shows. It’s a waste of money! I’m ready to just use Amazon Fire Stick. Hulu keeps going up in charges, can only use it on one ISP address. At least Netflix you can take it with you. HULU is just ripping people off, increase charges with no notification at all. Time for a change.
Same on amazon it only has a library of old reelz shows
Well we have the firestick, roku, and the smart box. You only need the internet not cable. You get a better deal if you go with the company that you have for your mobile carrier. Ours is about 60.00 including tx.
I would think at this point Reelz would want to make their current shows more accessible to all those who choose not to have cable (there are a lot). I’m very disappointed that the seasons I can see are 1,2,3,4 of anything!
I wish the Reelz network would be connected to cox communication because my favorite show is back Live Patrol but it’s only on Reelz and I can’t get get to watch without changing my provider and I dont want to do that please put this show on Cox thank you
Seasons arent current. That seems to be happening with all the live TV services. Driving prices up soon we’ll paying as much as cable to get all the channels we want. Frustrating
We want to cut the cord but I don’t see reelz in the line up and that’s a huge sticking point. Why can’t you tube TV strike a deal with them so we can have it in our live line up.
Thank You,
Ken Schnur
I was on tubi for reelz only thing there show was documentarys
Now that they are carrying the new “live pd” will there be an easy way to get the channel a la carte?
I get reels on my apple tv and i see biographies etc but when COPS is on, I don’t get it like my friends. Why?
Reelz is NOT on youtube TV.
I have Philo and had it a while. I seen something on the the internet about the Reelz Channel being on Philo. Do I have to sign up for it becomes I can’t seem the channel in my line up??? If so was do I do so with Philo?
Philo does not carry the REELZ CHANNEL. I think ylthey use to have it, but currently it is not an option.
I HOPE YOU GET THE REELZ NOW ON ROKU . I LEFT CABLE AND SATELITE FOR THE HIGH COST AND I AM A SENIOR AND CANNOT GET ON PATROL THAT IS COMING AND WAS MY FAVORITE SHOW. I CAN GET REELZ BUT IT SEEMS TO BE DIFFERENT THAN REELZ NOW
I think you can watch the Reelz show on Roku. Just go to Roku channels option and look through the channels and OH there it is. The Reelz channel under “Live”.
I wish the Reelz network would be connected to cox communication because my favorite show is back Live Patrol but it’s only on Reelz and I can’t get get to watch without changing my provider and I dont want to do that please put this show on Cox thank you
REELZ is not on YouTube TV as stated above.
“YouTube TV is the tech giant’s bid in the skinny bundle game, and of course, it offers REELZ”
FYI — This article needs to be updated and YouTube TV removed.
Can I watch Reelz with YouTube TV? YouTube TV does not offer Reelz with the streaming service.