Freevee was too innocent to die.
An Amazon spokesperson told Deadline the move will help deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers.
That includes select Originals from Amazon MGM Studios and more licensed movies and series.
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There will still be a broad library of Fast Channels available for non-Prime members on Prime Video.
Gizmodo reached out to Amazon for clarification on what content will still be available.
Freevee started live as IMDb Freedive in 2018, but Amazon eventually renamed the service to Freevee in 2022.
Freevee also stockedcult horror and sci-fi filmsyou would struggle to find streaming elsewhere.
Later, Amazon said it planned foreven more ad contentthrough pause ads, carousel ads, and trivia ads.
This year, Amazon rebranded some FAST channels as Amazon Prime Video Channels for Fire TV.
Freevees demise is indicative of where streaming is heading.
Netflix once eschewed ads entirely, but now its embraced them with gusto.
It doesnt take much imagination to see Amazon completely abolish any free content on its site.
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