Review's annual State of Consumer Media Spending Report in 2024, Americans spent 23 per cent less on streaming subscriptions compared to 2023, driven by rising costs, streaming fatigue, and increased password-sharing restrictions.

Of those surveyed, 27.8 per cent said they are experiencing streaming fatigue - or the feeling of being overwhelmed by the growing number of streaming apps on the market. And with the cost of goods and services at an all-time high, it's hitting folks in the wallet as well.

The report additionally found that the average American has two streaming subscriptions and watches three hours and 49 minutes of content each day. More than a quarter of subscribers - 26.5 percent - share subscriptions with others to save on cost although with recent crackdowns on password sharing, that might not be an option for much longer.

Others are hacked off that they are paying for a serve only to be hit by intrusive advertising which became a thing recently.

Reviews recommends downsizing the number of subscriptions you pay for each month or spending more time using free services if you're looking to cut down on costs in the New Year.

It suggests that you sing up for a service temporarily to watch a specific show or movie and cancelling when you are finished.

The report has not looked into how torrent sites are undergoing a renaissance as users become annoyed by signing up for a subscription only to find that the content is unavailable.