Star Trek fans who live in the United States will now be able to watch Star Trek: Discovery, Short Treks, and Star Trek: Picard for FREE (Caution: spoilers in those links) thanks to Patrick Stewart.
Picard star Patrick Stewart made the announcement earlier today, just two days before the season finale debuts on the streaming service.
Steward noted that until April 23rd U.S. viewers (the series airs on other platforms outside the U.S.) can use the code GIFT to get a free month on the streaming service.
Our #StarTrekPicard season finale is Thursday, and starting today until 4/23, you can watch for free on @CBSAllAccess in the US with the code: GIFT. https://t.co/i2IfFQN3I8
It's felt good to bring Picard back. I can't wait to reunite with our cast and crew for Season 2. pic.twitter.com/lSmtMxgrN8
— Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) March 24, 2020
The freebie comes as much of the United States has been ordered to remain indoors amidst the COVID-19 outbreak, and right before the finale for the revival series hits on Thursday. According to Variety, the free version is applicable to both versions of CBS All Access: the limited commercial and commercial-free versions.
The announcement is good news for those of you who might have been holding off on watching the series, or simply couldn’t afford it. Viewers will be able to see the entirety of CBS All Access’ content for a month, including its reboot of The Twilight Zone and more.
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It appears you still need to create an account with CBS. Didn’t go far enough to see if they want you to enter payment information for the free access, but there seems to be an attempt to get contact information out of you at the least.
When I checked it looks like they still want you to enter all your contact info *and* payment info. So, not much different from past “free” trials that are actually signing up for the service, with it on you to remember to cancel before the month ends.
Yeah, no. Not free, just want to get your details to spam you. Too bad.
wanted some type of roku pin, I have no freaking idea what that is so no go for me either
Yes, you have to enter subscription information because it is a free month not a free forever. Yes, that does still make it free because you don’t pay anything. Yes, just remember to come in and cancel. There are all sorts of different things that will remind you to do this: apps, online calendars, olde timey calendars, talking devices, significant others. It is not that hard.
So you can’t just watch the star trek series for free as the promo implies
It’s a free month trial for CBS all access instead of 7 days- so its free…for 30 days
Too many apps and fees to remember- I am a fan but not adding another app- thanks but no thanks
if you gotta give something to get something, it ain’t free. cbs all access just doesn’t to be left out during the gold rush of streaming right now.
It’s not that hard to cancel a free trial and to opt out of emails. It’s a good deal if you want to binge watch these shows for free. You can always place a reminder on your phone or calendar to cancel a day before the free trial ends.
WORST streaming service. Green screens, lockups, always after commercials. CBS blows, only 3-4 shows worth watching.
I’ve had no problems at all using this app from my Firestick.
Watching Star Trek Picard first season in one month is totally worth the minor hassles.
We don’t have cable service. We cut the cord. So this is great for those who still have cable. And I’m not mad at it! That’s still good! just not for me. LOL
@12 Keith Dunn-Fernandez – this is a promo code for CBS All Access, which is a streaming service. No cable required.