Acorn TV
Acorn TV: A focused streaming subscription for British mysteries, dramas, comedies and miniseries. Ranked #33 of 63 in Video Streaming Services by our editors (6.1/10); pricing: From $9.99/mo · 7-day trial; best for fans of British mysteries, dramas, and miniseries.
At a glance
- Editor score6.1 / 10
- PricingFrom $9.99/mo · 7-day trial
- Best forFans of British mysteries, dramas, and miniseries
- Free planNo
- Paid from$9.99/mo
- Ad-supported tierNo
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Focused catalog of mysteries, dramas, comedies, miniseries and originals
- Offline downloads for selected titles on iOS and Android
- Supports Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, smart TVs and Chromecast
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access requires a paid subscription
- Offline viewing availability varies by title
- Narrower focus than general-purpose streaming services
Our verdict on Acorn TV
Acorn TV is a subscription video streaming service centered on mysteries, suspense-driven dramas, comedies, miniseries and Acorn TV Originals. Its programming emphasizes shows from Britain and beyond, with new shows and movies promoted weekly. The service suits viewers who want a dedicated home for British television and related international programming rather than a broad, general entertainment catalog. Subscribers can watch through the web, mobile apps and supported television devices using one account.
The published plans are straightforward. Monthly costs $9.99 per month and is billed monthly. Annual costs $99.99 per year and provides 12 months for the price of 10. New customers can receive a seven-day trial. Acorn TV supports web, iOS and Android viewing, plus Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, Vizio TV, Chromecast, Samsung Smart TV/Tizen and browser access on PC and Mac computers. Selected shows and movies can be downloaded for offline viewing on iOS and Android, although availability varies by title.
Its main strength is specialization: the catalog is organized around mysteries, dramas, comedies, miniseries and originals, making discovery more focused for fans of those categories. The trade-off is breadth. Viewers seeking a wide mix of unrelated blockbuster genres may prefer a general-purpose streaming service, while viewers specifically seeking British mysteries and dramas should find the narrower scope useful. Acorn TV is a good fit for solo and small-household subscribers who value a focused catalog, device flexibility and an annual plan with a lower effective monthly rate.
Acorn TV pricing
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Acorn TV fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.99/mo |
| Ad-supported tier | No |
| Offline downloads | Yes |
| Simultaneous streams | Not verified |
| Max video quality | Not verified |
| Supported devices | Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, iPhone and iPad, Android TV, Vizio TV, Android phones and tablets, Chromecast, PC and Mac computers via browser, Samsung Smart TV/Tizen |
| Included bundles | Not verified |
| Free trial | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | From $9.99/mo · 7-day trial (source) |
| Website | acorn.tv |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
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