Amazon and PBS have entered into a partnership that will bring content from the public media operation to Prime Video. More than 150 local PBS channels and the PBS Kids Channel will be available as a free ad-supported TV (or FAST) offering on Prime Video in the coming months. The PBS noted that this collection of programming will be available for free on a major streaming service for the first time.
PBS Distribution is also introducing two new FAST channels that will be available exclusively on Prime Video for a limited time beginning November 26. These channels are PBS Drama and PBS Documentary. It looks like Amazon wants to focus on the FAST lineup of channels within Prime Video to watch for free, as the company has announced. .
Having another place to watch public media content is a happy development for PBS fans. The broadcaster recently launched a FAST channel called Roku PBS Retroespecially for those looking to indulge in a bit of a nostalgic run with shows from the 1980s and 1990s.
