If you want to see the best shows on Netflix, the best way to do so would be through a Netflix free trial. But do they have one, and if not are there other ways to get the streaming giant for free? We investigate.

Unlike some other streaming services, Netflix does not have a free trial. That’s a tough break for the “try before you buy” crowd, but the sad truth is that, like Disney+, Netflix has a pretty captive audience and doesn’t really need to do much to entice people to sign up. The good news is that there are no contracts or commitments to worry about if you decide the service isn’t for you, or just want to take a break for awhile. There are also ways to get Netflix for free through third party sign-ups.

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Some services may give you a free Netflix subscription as part of a bundle. For example, T-Mobile gives you Netflix for free if you sign up for the Magenta or Magenta Max unlimited plans .

Here are some other opportunities we’ve found around the web:

If you keep up with headlines, you’ll know that Netflix has been cracking down on account sharing. The good news is that the crackdown isn’t so bleak. If an account owner has an extra member slot, they can add you to their account, at no extra charge to you. You’ll even have your own password and profile, so it’ll be a relatively normal Netflix experience. It might take some social efforts to ask around and see if somebody has an empty or unused slot, but the reward of free Netflix can totally be worth it.

As of now, there are no noteworthy Netflix deals available through the streaming platform itself, and just as with a Netflix free trial, we’re not anticipating any. You don’t get a discount for paying yearly, either; there’s one flat monthly fee (which varies depending on what tier you sign up for) and that’s it. That’s more sad news for deal hunters such as ourselves, but Netflix’s simple and transparent pricing plan is hard to complain about, and the month-to-month payment structure doesn’t lock you into a contract, so it’s easy to cancel or change your plan any time you want. Still hesitating over whether to sign up? Check out our recommendations for the best movies on Netflix, the best shows on Netflix, and the best Netflix originals to get a bird’s-eye view of what you get with your Netflix subscription.

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