More than 1,500 series and movies for free on YouTube

Last week, YouTube announced that it would add more movies and TV series so that users of U.S. UU. watch them for free. Without a doubt, a very interesting alternative that can be quite useful for those who don't want to pay to access other streaming services.

The only “downside” is that the content contains ads, but that doesn't seem so bad. However, it is almost impossible to find new titles.

According to Mashable, there is no easy way to access the full catalog of free movies and series promoted by YouTube. Apparently, the Google-owned platform does not allow free browsing of all its titles, but only displays an algorithmically generated selection of products that it believes each user might like.

Without a doubt, a decision that unnecessarily complicates the experience of accessing content. The media said that the free episodes or feature films appear in a specific section, under the name 'Free Movies', but it still won't be possible to see the full list of available material.

And while you can use a search engine or browse through the 'Movies and TV Shows' section to find them, there is no way to filter the content at no additional cost to the user.

YouTube ensures that this method has a reason

“YouTube is personalized for users, so instead of viewing the entire library at once, users see selections for them. Once they start watching, or when new titles come in or out, the composition of the selection will change,” they explained from the platform.

At first glance it is certainly not a very complicated matter. After all, it is also understandable that YouTube wants to provide better visibility of products that can be purchased or rented.

However, this can cause headaches for users who are looking for a quick way to find free content. that is, without having to spend a few minutes browsing the platform almost blindly.

YouTube's own algorithm is the big problem in finding series and movies on the platform

When YouTube announced that it would add more free movies and TV shows to its catalog in the US. Department of Commerce, said it would be easier to find content. However, that doesn't seem to have happened yet.

“To enhance the viewing experience, we're introducing a new simplified navigation and immersive banner art. Rich images and new menus will help you more easily find your favorite TV shows from the comfort of the couch,” said the company.

All indications are that YouTube still needs to devote a little more attention to the visibility of its free content. And it also raises the question of whether the rest of the countries will one day be able to watch movies or series at no additional cost, with advertising, currently limited only to the United States.

Keep in mind that if you are not in North America, users have to settle for the options to purchase or rent materials available. And although the categories are good, user complaints are quite common in reviews; in some cases because of the price, but also because in some countries the service is not working in the best possible way.

Meanwhile, Google's platform continues to expand its horizons. It should be noted that the company has just closed its original content division and is refocusing its efforts.

YouTube's intention was to promote Shorts, a short video format inspired by TikTok and that allowed collaborative live streaming; but that's not all, because they're not immune to industry trends, such as interest in NFTs and the metaverse.

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