Knots Is Streaming in the US at Last!

[ChrisSumner]

I know there is already a thread about this, but now that it's official, I thought I would make a new post so people can easily see it is finally happening!

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Hopefully Plex is just the first step and it's also available to purchase on other platforms. I'm just glad our drought is finally over.

 

[tommie]

Finally! I like that they set up their own channels - hopefully this means they'll be on ad-supported platforms in Europe soon enough.

 

[Matthew Blaisdel]

But will this be the HD remastered version, or the old, blurry stuff?
Sadly, this primetime soaps channel is not available on PLEX Germany.
All possible crap there, english/amarican content as well, but not that specific soap channel

 

[tommie]

But will this be the HD remastered version, or the old, blurry stuff?

They will of course only utilise the old VHS rips that's been online for decades.

 

[FinalFlesh]

They will of course only utilise the old VHS rips that's been online for decades.

Are they allowed to use these recordings? Would be a shame if that's all it is.

 

[TaranofPrydain]

Are they allowed to use these recordings? Would be a shame if that's all it is.

I took a look at Falcon Crest on that channel right now, and it's not remastered. But, at the same time, Warners can't utilize any personal VHS rips, so this will be the prints they have on hand.

 

[FinalFlesh]

Interesting! Very curious to know what they do have on hand...

 

[Knots4ever]

Not quite “streamingas it won’t be available on demand but rather being “broadcast” on a FAST channel. It is however a start

Most of the WB FAST channels are available on numerous platforms including Tubi so keep an eye out if Plex isn’t your thing.

As for HD, we may be in for a surprise but on the other hand, they may not want to put the remastered version on a FAST channel which is free and only generates some affiliate advertising revenue for them. Although there are HD versions of other shows on the different WB channels. It depends on their plans and interest of other, paid for, streamers because they would pay actual licensing fees to WBD.

Rumours suggest that Knots is now officially on offer for third party services so hopefully a few will acquire the on-demand streaming rights.

 

[captainarcher]

On plex, i have watch the trailer ( they call it a trailer but it's a diner scene from the pilot) , the quality is bad, clearly not hd

 

[Karin]

Good that it's available somewhere. But I'd much rather have a proper DVD or Blu Ray release. I am not a fan of streaming. Especially not since there's a zillion different servers that you all have to subscribe and pay for. I'd rather pay once for the stuff I want and keep it.

 

[ChrisSumner]

Not quite “streamingas it won’t be available on demand but rather being “broadcast” on a FAST channel. It is however a start

Most of the WB FAST channels are available on numerous platforms including Tubi so keep an eye out if Plex isn’t your thing.

As for HD, we may be in for a surprise but on the other hand, they may not want to put the remastered version on a FAST channel which is free and only generates some affiliate advertising revenue for them. Although there are HD versions of other shows on the different WB channels. It depends on their plans and interest of other, paid for, streamers because they would pay actual licensing fees to WBD.

Rumours suggest that Knots is now officially on offer for third party services so hopefully a few will acquire the on-demand streaming rights.

My hope is that this is just the start and at the very least it'll become available for purchase via streaming. That is what typically happens in these cases.

Good that it's available somewhere. But I'd much rather have a proper DVD or Blu Ray release. I am not a fan of streaming. Especially not since there's a zillion different servers that you all have to subscribe and pay for. I'd rather pay once for the stuff I want and keep it.

I agree with you here. Not sure how realistic it is, but I would love a physical copy. For some shows streaming is fine, but Knots being my favorite show, I'd love to have a good quality physical copy that i know will always be there.

 

[Daniel Avery]

Until now I'd never heard of Plex, so I guess I should start exploring. Great news, of course, and I'm not picky about the picture quality considering I haven't laid eyes on the show (other than YT clips) in +/-20 yrs.

 

[Knots4ever]

On plex, i have watch the trailer ( they call it a trailer but it's a diner scene from the pilot) , the quality is bad, clearly not hd

The “trailer” is not made for the FAST channel. It’s from way back when linked to the DVD release of seasons 1 and 2.

 

[tommie]

Sitting and dotting the screen it's not appearing...

 

[Willie Oleson]

I'm not picky about the picture quality considering I haven't laid eyes on the show (other than YT clips) in +/-20 yrs.

And there are several (many?) forum members who never got the opportunity to watch it, therefore availability trumps UHD restored picture.

 

[Julia's Gun]

Ciji needs to be experienced in full focus HD, with that space vixen look revealed in all it's glory.

 

[Knots4ever]

The Prime Time Soaps by WB FAST channel has just been added to Freevee (US version). Currently showing the same Falcon Crest marathon as on Plex.

The channel will likely also make an appearance on Tubi and potentially Xumo (and any other services which offer FAST channels).

Different services might be easier to view outside the US with the relevant setup (I won’t give details here as there is a lot of information available on the internet).

 

[Daniel Avery]

Since reading this news earlier this AM, I've been watching Plex's reruns of Falcon Crest and enjoying the trip down memory lane, But it was a chore to find it. The menus and sluggish response from the remote...I hope this channel shows up on more "mainstream" FAST outlets. I guess I am spoiled by Pluto.

But in the meantime.....Julia's alive! Angela is the world's most disagreeable hostage ever. And that guy just found a barrel full of jewels under Falcon Crest!

 

[Knots4ever]

Since reading this news earlier this AM, I've been watching Plex's reruns of Falcon Crest and enjoying the trip down memory lane, But it was a chore to find it. The menus and sluggish response from the remote...I hope this channel shows up on more "mainstream" FAST outlets. I guess I am spoiled by Pluto.

But in the meantime.....Julia's alive! Angela is the world's most disagreeable hostage ever. And that guy just found a barrel full of jewels under Falcon Crest!

Switch to Freevee! Much better TV Guide and they’ve also just added the Hit Sitcoms by WB channel currently showing a Growing Pains marathon

 

[DallasFanForever]

Having seen very little of Knots over the years I’m extremely excited for the opportunity to see it now. I can deal with the picture quality if it means finally getting to see the show in its entirety.