FANS of a popular TV series are “up in arms” as the streaming app hosting the show has announced it is closing down.
Lionsgate recently announced that it will be exiting the UK market for good.
But now, the company has shared an end date and details on how affected customers can apply for a refund.
Despite being a smaller player compared to Netflix and Disney, Lionsgate is loved by Outlander fans.
The historical drama, starring Sam Heughan and Caitriona Balfe, is set to air the second part of season seven in 2024.
But viewers of the show are worried about not having anywhere to watch it.
Many are hoping someone else will step in and pick up Outlander, which has been renewed for a final eighth season.
Other well-known shows that appear on the service include Power Book III, The Great, and Station Eleven.
“Outlander enthusiasts in the UK are concerned about the closure of Lionsgate in the UK and the withdrawal of Starz in the UK in January 2024,” one user wrote.
“How will we watch Outlander!!! Best show on the screen and not able to see 2nd half of S7 let alone final S8?”
Another asked: “Lionsgate+ is closing down in the UK in early 2024.
“Can you advise where I will be able to watch Outlander when it shuts down?”
A third added: “Now that Lionsgate is closing, where will we be able to watch Outlander in the UK.”
The move comes after another streaming service, Peacock, announced it would be leaving Sky — most of the platform’s screens can be obtained elsewhere.
Lionsgate has begun notifying that Lionsgate will close on February 29, 2024.
Customers will get a prorated refund for any day of their subscription.
“We must inform you that we are going to discontinue the LIONSGATE streaming service in your country,” the company said.
“Your subscription will end on February 29, 2024.
“You will receive a prorated refund of your current subscription fee and you will not be charged anything else.
“You don’t need to take any action.
“You can continue with the LIONSGATE service until February 29, 2024. “
Fortunately there are loads of free streaming TV alternatives not everyone knows about.
And we’re not just talking about BBC iPlayer and ITVX.
Here are some free alternatives worth trying:
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